Online, by appointment or both: it depends on your city
Many cities take licence swaps at a citizens’ office, while others use a separate driving licence authority. Whether you can apply online with a digital ID, and whether the new card must be collected in person, depends on the city. The right counter may also depend on your situation, such as an old paper licence or a lorry or bus category.
Bonn
Berliner Platz 2, 53111 Bonn
Apply online with a BundID verified at high level and post your documents, or book an appointment instead.
Bring your ID or passport, existing licence and a recent biometric photo. City photo capture costs €6. If your paper licence was issued elsewhere, ask the issuing authority to send a Karteikartenabschrift directly to Bonn. Additional evidence depends on licence classes; confirm the checklist before applying.
Related services
For people who cannot cover rent, food or other basic costs. See whether the Sozialamt or the Jobcenter is your starting point and how to reach them.
For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.
For people who already live in Germany and move to a new home. See how to update your registered address and which office takes it.
For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.
For anyone moving into a home in Germany from another country. See what the registration involves and which office in your city deals with it.
For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.
Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Amsterdam, Tilburg, and Deventer
Most offices in Warsaw, Kraków, and Rzeszów
Most offices in Bruges, Liège, and Tournai
Most offices in A Coruña, Alicante, and Almería
Most offices in Akranes, Akureyri, and Borgarnes
Where to next
For drivers who already hold a German licence. See which situation applies to you and where to ask for the new card.
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