Deposit for driver's license exchanges! Act now to avoid trouble!

Deposit for driver's license exchanges! Act now to avoid trouble!

Sonneberg, Deutschland - In Germany there is a major exchange project that affects all driver's license holders. The authorities have already published a comprehensive memory of the upcoming deadlines. In particular, all the check-up card tickets issued between 1999 and 2001 must be exchanged by January 19, 2026, such as the Landratsamt Sonneberg . It does not matter whether you have a paper or plastic card driver's license; It is important that you act quickly so as not to miss any deadlines.

But that's not all: there is also important information for older driver's license holders. Anyone who was born before 1953 should exchange their driver's license by 19 January 2033 at the latest. This affects regardless of the date of exhibition and applies to both old paper versions and the newer check cards.

Organizational and online appointment award

Do you want to exchange your driver's license? Then note that personal application to the responsible driving license authority of your current place of residence is required. The exchange can only be made in the Sonneberg district office after prior online appointment agreement. The dates can be booked conveniently online at this link .

The contact options for the driving license authority are also important: You can reach them under the numbers 03675/871-503, 03675/871-490, 03675/871-477 and 03675/871-280. Do not hesitate to call directly if you have any questions - there is something!

What do you have to bring?

Take everything necessary for the exchange! The required documents include a valid ID card or passport, a biometric passport photo and of course the current driver's license. There is also a fee of around 25 euros. Remember that this exchange campaign does not require a repetition of the driving test - you just have to replace your old driver's license for the new falsification -safe version.

If your driver's license has not been issued by the current authority, you need a cardboard card. It is also part of pointing out that the new EU leaders are valid for 15 years. Therefore, remember to have it renewed on time after the expiry.

Important deadlines at a glance

• Führer certificates that were issued between 1999 and 2001: Exchange until January 19, 2026.
• Führer certificates that were issued by December 31, 1998 must be exchanged up to different key days depending on the year of birth.
• After all, every driver's license that was issued before January 19, 2013 must be exchanged by January 19, 2033.

The goal of this extensive exchange campaign is a uniform and forgery -proof driving license system within the EU. Around 43 million driver's licenses have to be brought up to date at about the same time to avoid problems in traffic and distancing between the various driver's license systems. Hopefully, any problems abroad, like difficulties in renting vehicles, will also be a thing of the past. Further details show the Federal Government Auf.

So be quick and act in good time! Anyone who misses the deadlines could expect a warning allowance of 10 euros, which is not exactly the best idea to secure the driver's license. So: on the driving license authority! Remember, don't panic, but act early and have all documents ready.

For all the latest information and developments regarding the driver's license exchange, you can also visit the page of the ADAC