Sworn Driving Licence Translation into German

Practice varies from office to office, and it's genuinely worth asking first: if your Führerscheinstelle reads the UK licence as it is, you don't need us. If it asks for a translation, ask what kind it accepts. A sworn translation meets the strictest requirement, which is useful when an office's website is less clear than its counter staff.

The Führerscheinstelle is part of your local district or city administration, so the answer can differ between neighbouring towns. If you've already booked an appointment, the confirmation often lists the documents to bring, and that list is the one that counts.

The precise list depends on the office and the licence categories you hold, so use your Führerscheinstelle's own checklist. Common items include:

UK licences use harmonised European category letters and numbered codes, so the categories carry over cleanly and the restriction codes are translated with their meanings. Code 01, for example, means you need glasses or contact lenses, and German has a precise official phrase for that. The paper counterpart was abolished in 2015, so for most people the photocard is the whole job.

Make sure the small print on the reverse is legible, as that's where the categories and codes live. Every document includes 2 free revisions. Start on the online quote form, or read our sworn German translation overview.