Name change on driving licence

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

Course description

1. Please submit your application together with all the necessary documents.

  • You can submit the application by post or online
  • By post: Please complete the application in full, sign it and send it to us together with the required documents. You can find the application forms under Links and Downloads.

2. Once your application has been recorded, you will receive a notification with your processing number. This will also tell you how to check the processing status online.

3. As soon as your driving licence is ready for collection, you have two options:

  • You can make an appointment online to collect it, or
  • You send us your old driving licence together with a form. You can download the form in the processing status query as soon as the driving licence can be handed over. Once we have received your old driving licence, we will automatically send you your new driving licence by post.

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 and costs

Processing time

about 14 weeks. The processing time applies from submission of the complete documents.

Fees and charges

Fee if you have a German driving licence 39.30 euros

Available payment methods

Legal basis

Driving Licence Ordinance
Road Traffic Act

Führerscheinstelle

Internet address

Phone number

Postal address

Führerscheinstelle

Garmischer Straße 19-21
81373 München

Fax: +49 89 233-68757

Address

Garmischer Straße 19-21
81373 München

Lagehinweis: 21

Contact us in writing or via our contact form

Availability

  • Available:Barrier-free access
  • Available:Parking for disabled people

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