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Name change on driving licence

Name change on driving licence

After a name change, we recommend exchanging the driving licence (especially when travelling abroad), but it is not mandatory.

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Description

Note on collection:

When you hand over your new driving licence, we will retain your previous licence.

You can only submit the application in writing or online.
In writing:

Please complete the application form in full, sign it and send it to us together with the required documents.

Prerequisites

  • Your main residence is registered in Munich.
  • The change of name has already been noted at the registration office.

Required documents

  • Fully completed and signed application form
  • Copy of identity card or passport
  • biometric passport photo
  • Copy of previous driving licence

Duration & Costs

Processing time

About eight weeks

Fees

Fee if you have a German driving licence 39.30 euros

Payment methods available

Legal basis

Driving Licence Ordinance
Road Traffic Act

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Internet

Phone

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Garmischer Straße 19-21
81373 München

Fax: +49 89 233-68757

Address

Garmischer Straße 19-21
81373 München

Contact us in writing or via our contact form

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access
  • Disabled parking

Directions

Public transport

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