Note:
If you have surrendered your driver's license as part of a temporary driving ban (e.g., for speeding), you do not need to apply for a new license. Your driver's license will be returned to you "automatically" after the temporary ban has expired.

1. Revocation of driving license: You
   can apply for a new license at the earliest 6 months before the end of the suspension period.
2. Renunciation of driving license: You can
   apply for a new license at any time.

Application

• You must appear in person (for identification and signature)
• Please note the application deadlines

• Her primary residence is in Mainz.
• The mandatory suspension period following the revocation of your driver’s license has expired
• You will not automatically receive a new driver’s license. You must apply for a driver’s license.
• After you submit the application, the driver’s license authority will assess whether you are physically, mentally, and morally fit to drive motor vehicles again. The same regulations generally apply to the reissuance of a driver’s license as to the initial issuance.
• A new driver’s license examination is only required if it must be assumed that you no longer possess the knowledge and skills necessary to drive a motor vehicle.
• A medical-psychological evaluation is generally required in the event of a repeat revocation of the driver’s license. It is also required in the case of an initial revocation due to narcotics. We also require a medical-psychological assessment in cases of revocation due to driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 1.6                                                                                                         � To address any potential alcohol and/or drug-related issues, you should contact a preparation center as early as possible. In addition, many medical-psychological assessment centers offer free informational sessions. These sessions are designed to familiarize you with the procedure and process of a medical-psychological assessment (MPU).

• Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) (driver's license and driving license) (opens in a new tab)

• A recent biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, portrait orientation, full-face view); digital codes are not accepted!

Note:

As of May 1, 2025, the regulation requiring you to submit a digital passport photo to the registration office applies to passport photos for ID cards and passports. However, this requirement does not apply to the driver’s license office and therefore does not affect applications for driver’s license documents. The Driver’s License Authority has the technical equipment available for taking photos on-site. You may continue to submit passport photos in analog form, preferably along with the complete application documents, to the Driver’s License Authority. 

• If applicable, proof of basic qualification under the Professional Driver Qualification Act for commercial freight or passenger transport on public roads

• If applicable, a copy of the index card from the issuing authority (provided the lost/stolen driver’s license was not issued by the State Capital of Mainz)

To expedite the issuance of the replacement driver’s license, you can request the index card transcript in advance by phone from the driver’s license authority that originally issued the license.

Classes D1, D1E, D, and DE

• Psychological assessment report in accordance with Annex 5, No. 2 of the Driver’s License Regulation

Note:
Apply for a police clearance certificate for official purposes (document type 0) at the registration office. It will be sent directly to the driver’s license authority.

Pick up your driver’s license card at the driver’s license authority

• in person
  • Cover letter from the Driver’s License Authority
  • Identification document

• by an authorized representative
  • Letter to the Driver's License Authority
  • Identification documents for both individuals
  • Written power of attorney

When applying

• Reissuance of a driver's license: €78.40

Additional fees upon issuance

• Reissuance without further measures: from €51 (= €129.40)
• Reissue with further measures: from €91 (= €169.40)

Please note that these fees are only for administrative services. Costs for seminars, MPU, etc. are charged separately by the respective agency.