The workshop card is a tachograph card for
- approved manufacturers of tachographs,
- vehicle manufacturers,
- workshops, and
- their responsible specialists, such as installers or technicians.
As an entrepreneur or as an authorized representative or agent, you can apply for one at the relevant office.
Your responsible specialists use the workshop card to install, check, calibrate, and download data from digital tachographs.
The workshop card is PIN-protected. The responsible specialist will receive their personal PIN number at their home address. Specialists may only have one workshop card per employment relationship and may only use it there. The workshop card is the property of the company.
The workshop card is valid for one year from the date of personalization by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). You can apply to renew your card at the earliest one month before it expires.
You must immediately report the theft or loss of the workshop card to the responsible office that issued the workshop card.
You need a workshop card to install and calibrate digital tachographs.
- Validity: 1 year
- Renewal not possible
- New application and reissue required (follow-up card)
- You may reapply for the workshop card at the earliest 1 month before expiration.
- You should reapply for the workshop card at least 2 weeks before it expires.
The workshop cards are produced by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Application:
- The application must be signed by the owner or management.
- You can submit the application in person or authorize another person to do so.
