Renew driver card

Source: BUS Rheinland-Pfalz

The driver card is used to record driving times and rest periods for the commercial transportation of goods and passengers.

The driver card is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. You can have the driver card renewed on application. You must do this at least 15 working days before the card expires. If your driver card has already expired, you must place a new initial order.

Your renewed driver card is valid immediately after the expiration date of the old card. You must carry the expired driver card for at least 28 days in addition to the new card.

Only you may use the driver card issued to you personally. It always remains your property, even if your employer has paid for the driver card. In principle, they are not obliged to cover the costs.

Application for renewal of the driver card
Proof of identity
Valid domestic driving license or driving license from a country of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)
- entitles the holder to drive vehicles for which regulations on driving times and rest periods must be observed
Proof of residence in Germany and address
Proof of birth and surname, first names, date and place of birth
35 mm x 45 mm photograph against a light background showing a frontal view of the applicant without headgear (biometric passport photo)
If you are applying for a new driver card due to damage or malfunction of the card, you must present it to the issuing authority or body

Renew driver card

Who should I contact?

Competent authority

Requirements

Which documents are required?

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Legal basis

What else should I know?

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