Sworn translation: Driving licence

Get a sworn translation of your driving licence to use it in Germany or get it rewritten.

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Certified translation of your driver’s license

The certified translation of your driver’s license must be carried together with your driver’s license if you want to drive a vehicle in Germany and your driver’s license is not in German.

You also need the translation if you want to have your driver’s license changed to a German driver’s license.

It should always be noted that you must have reached the German minimum age for the corresponding driving license class and that your driving license must still be valid.

Certified translation of your driver’s license

The certified translation of your driver’s license must be carried together with your driver’s license if you want to drive a vehicle in Germany and your driver’s license is not in German.

You also need the translation if you want to have your driver’s license changed to a German driver’s license.

It should always be noted that you must have reached the German minimum age for the corresponding driving license class and that your driving license must be valid.

Have a foreign driver’s license rewritten

After six months, your driver’s license from the USA, your Mexican or Argentinean driver’s license loses its validity in Germany.

At the latest then you need a driving license issued in Germany.

For this you have to pass a theoretical and a practical test. You have to register at a driving school, but you do not have to take driving lessons.

However, it does not hurt to take a few driving lessons. Especially if you have never attended a driving school or have not driven for a long time.

You can also take the theory test in English, Spanish and many other languages.

To prepare for the German driving test, you can use these test sheets to practice.

Transfer to a German driver’s license

You must apply for the transfer of your foreign driver’s license at the driver’s license office in your place of residence. Your driver’s license must still be valid at this time.

Who makes certified translations of the driver’s license?

Who is allowed to make driving license translations? Not only the ADAC is allowed to make translations of driving licenses. Publicly appointed and sworn translators are also authorized to do so, so we can translate and classify your driver’s license.

What does classification mean?

A driver’s license is generally issued for a specific class of vehicle, such as cars or motorcycles. Since the categorizations are not identical everywhere, we add a note to the certified translation of your driver’s license. We indicate which German driving license class your driver’s license corresponds to.

The processing time from order is max. 3 working days. You are in a hurry? Then book the express option and your certified driver’s license translation will be ready for shipment the very next business day.

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17:08 15 Jul 22
I am extremely satisfied with the translation.
Dirk Ballhausen
11:48 21 Jun 22
Wow .. my express translation including certification of a registration confirmation / order was delivered within 24 hours .. fantastic .. and helped me a lot . Thank you very much
Karsten Erdmann
10:11 22 Jun 21
I needed a certified translation for a sales contract relatively urgently. Everything went great. Contact was made quickly, I received a fair offer and, bang, I had my translation. Very friendly communication. I can only recommend.
Anna Wiederhold
08:25 18 Jun 21
Daniel H
11:28 03 Jul 23
Translated and arrived super fast. Thanks very much
DAZINAK D4
06:43 21 Sep 22
Adriana Vega
16:37 30 Jan 24
Excellent service and fulfillment… fast, without problems. 10/10
Jorge Rossi
14:21 16 Nov 23
Very friendly, quick response, and great service. A 10 out of 10.
H J
16:39 11 Jul 23
Ordered the certified translation of a birth certificate as a rush order on Sunday evening and it was already in the mail on Tuesday! Great quality and extremely fast!
Marta Tur
11:39 14 Jan 25
Julia made the process of apostilling a document very easy for me. He told me the price and it was as is, and I hired his services from Spain! When I need your services again, I won't hesitate!
Adrian Roth
14:40 04 Dec 24
I live in Mexico. Since I have an unlimited driver's license from Mexico, I wanted to have it translated so that I can use it to drive in Germany when I visit there temporarily. The advantage of a translation in contrast to an international driving license is that, like my driving license, it does not have an expiry date. This means that I will never have to apply for a new document again as long as I no longer have a place of residence or habitual residence in Germany. Ordering via the translator's website was very easy and was ready within 2 days and was of good quality. I had the translation sent to a friend's address. It would be desirable if shipping abroad were also possible via the web shop. All in all, I am very satisfied and will definitely order translations here again. Thank you for the good service.
TOP service!Very friendly, professional communication.Responds very quickly and very reliably to emails.I have never had mail in my mailbox faster than from Ms. Sämann.Shipping and processing time Unbeatable!5 stars is still not enough.
Georgina Peñalosa
08:36 22 Oct 24
Excellent translation service, easy to order, transparent fees, very efficient. And their prices are competitive. Would do it again.
Georgia Cassady
12:56 21 Oct 24
Quick and easy service! Julia was very communicative, and my certified translation came within two days. I would absolutely recommend!
YGA
10:55 10 Oct 24
Julia has been the professional in charge of translating my documents. Super happy with her work. He has shown professionalism and empathy, answering all my questions. Fast delivery of the translation. I highly recommend this place if you are interested in translating any document into German.
Inken Schwarz
18:27 24 Jul 24
Daniel Falk
13:17 18 Jun 24
Colin Bloxsom
08:20 17 Jun 24
Super service!
I am more than satisfied, I needed a translation urgently and I found uebersetzungen kaufen, as soon as I requested the translation Julia contacted me to confirm the payment and in a couple of hours I received it, the price was correct given the urgency and the service 10/10 . I recommend it 100%
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Even the best need to rest:

We are on vacation!

No orders can be placed via the shop until January 5rd 2025.

However, you can have a look around and order your certified translation directly online from 6th of January.

We wish you and your loved ones joyful holidays and a good start into the new year