Offices for swapping and replacing driving licences

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.

About this serviceBrowse offices by city
4 offices in Saarbrücken

  • Saarbrücken

    Bürgeramt City

    Gerberstraße 4, 66111 Saarbrücken

    Bring your old licence, ID and an accepted photo, and ask the issuing authority for your record first if needed.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 681 9050

    Bring valid ID/passport and your old licence. Provide a current 35×45 mm biometric photograph: use a printed photographer/service-provider photo or the office’s photo terminal. External passport-photo cloud codes are not accepted. The city offers photo terminals in all Bürgerämter; allow 5–10 minutes before your appointment if using one. If a grey/pink licence was issued outside Saarbrücken, ask that authority to send a Karteikartenabschrift in advance; the city’s fax number is +49 681 905-4769 or -1779. The booking system distinguishes €29.80 for grey/pink paper licences from €35.50 for exchanging an unlimited German card licence for a limited-validity card; ask about additional photo or delivery costs and collection arrangements. Truck/bus class extensions and foreign licences need different procedures.

  • Saarbrücken

    Bürgeramt Dudweiler

    Am Markt 1, 66125 Saarbrücken

    You can walk in on Wednesday mornings, and on other weekdays you need an appointment.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 681 9050

    Bring valid ID/passport and your old licence. Provide a current 35×45 mm biometric photograph: use a printed photographer/service-provider photo or the office’s photo terminal. External passport-photo cloud codes are not accepted. The city offers photo terminals in all Bürgerämter; allow 5–10 minutes before your appointment if using one. If a grey/pink licence was issued outside Saarbrücken, ask that authority to send a Karteikartenabschrift in advance; the city’s fax number is +49 681 905-4769 or -1779. The booking system distinguishes €29.80 for grey/pink paper licences from €35.50 for exchanging an unlimited German card licence for a limited-validity card; ask about additional photo or delivery costs and collection arrangements. Truck/bus class extensions and foreign licences need different procedures.

  • Saarbrücken

    Bürgeramt Halberg

    Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 19, 66130 Saarbrücken

    If you want your photo taken on site, arrive five to ten minutes before your appointment.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 681 9050

    Bring valid ID/passport and your old licence. Provide a current 35×45 mm biometric photograph: use a printed photographer/service-provider photo or the office’s photo terminal. External passport-photo cloud codes are not accepted. The city offers photo terminals in all Bürgerämter; allow 5–10 minutes before your appointment if using one. If a grey/pink licence was issued outside Saarbrücken, ask that authority to send a Karteikartenabschrift in advance; the city’s fax number is +49 681 905-4769 or -1779. The booking system distinguishes €29.80 for grey/pink paper licences from €35.50 for exchanging an unlimited German card licence for a limited-validity card; ask about additional photo or delivery costs and collection arrangements. Truck/bus class extensions and foreign licences need different procedures.

  • Saarbrücken

    Bürgeramt West

    Burbacher Markt 20, 66115 Saarbrücken

    For people whose main home is in Saarbrücken, while foreign licences are exchanged at a different authority.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 681 9050

    Bring valid ID/passport and your old licence. Provide a current 35×45 mm biometric photograph: use a printed photographer/service-provider photo or the office’s photo terminal. External passport-photo cloud codes are not accepted. The city offers photo terminals in all Bürgerämter; allow 5–10 minutes before your appointment if using one. If a grey/pink licence was issued outside Saarbrücken, ask that authority to send a Karteikartenabschrift in advance; the city’s fax number is +49 681 905-4769 or -1779. The booking system distinguishes €29.80 for grey/pink paper licences from €35.50 for exchanging an unlimited German card licence for a limited-validity card; ask about additional photo or delivery costs and collection arrangements. Truck/bus class extensions and foreign licences need different procedures.

Related services

Other everyday services in Germany

Help with rent and living costs in Germany

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.

135 offices · 39 cities

Tax registration with the Finanzamt in Germany

For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.

108 offices · 37 cities

Report a change of address in Germany

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.

104 offices · 39 cities

Residence permit applications in Germany

For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.

103 offices · 38 cities

Register your address after arriving in Germany

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.

98 offices · 39 cities

Certificate of your registered address

For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.

95 offices · 39 cities
Browse services

Other countries

The same task in other countries

Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.

Where to next

Renew or replace your German licence

For drivers who already hold a German licence. See which situation applies to you and where to ask for the new card.

Renew a German driving licence

Explore more

Jump straight to another part of the manual.