Obtaining a Driver's License Calls for a Passport Picture Submission
In recent times, there have been significant changes in the process of obtaining and renewing driver's licenses in Germany. Here's a breakdown of the key points to help you navigate these changes.
As of now, the Driver's License Office does not produce driver's license cards. Instead, this task is handled by the Federal Printing Office. This means that a biometric passport photo in paper form is required for driver's license cards, as managed by the Federal Printing Office.
For those residing in the Landshut District, it's important to note that the Driver's License Office of Landshut District does not produce driver's license cards either. All services related to driver's licenses, such as applications for exchanging an EU card driver's license or a paper driver's license, must be applied for online.
As for the submission of photos, as of September 2025, digital photos are not accepted at the Driver's License Office of the District Administration Office. This means that a physical passport photo is still required. However, it's worth noting that digital biometric passport photos are sufficient for ID cards, but not for services at the driver's license office.
When applying for a driver's license in person, it is necessary to inquire about the invalidation of the old driver's license. If your driver's license is already invalidated, a second trip to the office to pick up the driver's license is not necessary. In such cases, the new driver's license can be sent directly to your home.
The digital driving license app is planned to be introduced in Germany, with the legal basis established in February 2025, and a test phase starting during 2022, allowing the digital storage and verification of the driving license. However, no specific date has been given for uploading a digital biometric driver’s license photo to the licensing authority.
Applications for an International Driver's License are also available online. It's important to note that the Driver's License Office of Landshut District does not provide information on the specific documents required for applications.
In conclusion, while there are changes in the process, the key takeaway is that most services related to driver's licenses must be applied for online, and a biometric passport photo in paper form or attached to application documents is required for services at the driver's license office.
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