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ADAC online driving license translation and classification

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ADAC online driving license translation and classification

Do you have a driver's license or a driving permit from a country that is not part of the EU and would like to live in Germany for a longer period of time or permanently and drive a motor vehicle? 

Then you should always have your foreign driving license translated and classified.

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  • Ready within 5 - 7 working days
  • Recognized by offices & authorities
  • Translation & classification possible
  • Postal delivery or Click & Collect pick up

Click & Collect pick up:

  • Choose an ADAC office near you where you would like to pick up the translation
    without an appointment and long waiting times on site
  • Now upload some information and photos of the front and back of your driver's license and complete the order
  • After 5 - 7 working days, you can pick up the translation from your chosen ADAC office. You will receive a message as soon as it is available to be picked up.
Postal delivery:

As only some selected ADAC offices offer the Click & Collect method, you can now also receive the translation by mail in some parts of Germany.

  • For this, enter your address and choose the nearest ADAC office
  • There you can now choose postal delivery instead of the Click & Collect pick up 
  • Enter the necessary information and upload photos of the front and the back of your driving license 
  • After 5-7 working days, the translation is ready for dispatch and will be shipped to the address you have entered


FAQ regarding online driving license translation and classification

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How does the ADAC online driving license translation work?

Order online quickly and easily with Click & Collect Order online quickly and easily with Click & Collect For a driving license translation, you can simply upload a scan or a cell phone photo of your driving license, configure the language selection and select your participating ADAC branch for collection (Click & Collect). .

Driving license translation including classification

In addition to the translation, a classification of the driver's license is also necessary for the transfer so that the class of your driver's license is recognized in Germany. The ADAC driving license translation includes a classification as standard. For this we need a scan or a cell phone photo of the original document. Do you already have a certified translation? We are also happy to offer you just the classification of your driver's license.

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Why should you have a foreign driving license translated?

As the holder of a foreign driving license that does not originate from an EU country, you should always have your driving license translated. If you stay in Germany for more than six months, your foreign driver's license will no longer be recognized as a valid driver's license. You will therefore be driving without a license, which is a criminal offence in Germany and can be punished with expensive fines.

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Validity of foreign driving licenses in the Federal Republic of Germany

You can also quickly and easily read up on the most important regulations for holders of foreign driver's licenses at the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV).

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  • The translation is generally mandatory for all driving licences that were not issued by an EU state or a country belonging to the European Economic Area. However, this requirement only applies to persons who have been staying in Germany for longer than six months and have already registered a permanent residence.

  • To obtain a German driving licence, first, you will have to get your driving licence transferred. Depending on your driving licence, it may also be necessary for you to take an additional theoretical or practical driving test. Therefore, the complete transfer of your driving licence can take up to 2 months.

  • Yes! But not forever. Holders of foreign driving licences are allowed to use them in road traffic in Germany for the first six months of their stay. The validity of the driving licence expires six months after you register a permanent residence, after which it is mandatory to have the licence translated and classified.

  • Within the EU, standardised driving licence classes are used in road traffic. These classes allow you to drive certain vehicles on the road. The classification attributes driving licences that do not come from EU states to the equivalent corresponding European classes.

  • You will usually need a certified translation to present to public offices and authorities. ADAC always carries out driving licence translations and classifications including certification. Therefore, you will not have to apply for this separately.


  • ADAC translations are always certified and recognised by public offices and authorities. The ADAC translation service is quick, efficient, and cost-effective. This means you can always rely on certified ADAC quality.

  • You can configure your driving license translation including classification (alternatively only the classification) online from home or from a mobile device and order it in the ADAC Shop. After just a few days, you can pick up your finished document from one of the participating ADAC offices. You will be notified of the collection in advance by email. Payment is already made in the online shop, so you don't have to pay anything on site. With the Click & Collect service, you save yourself a trip to the office to place the order.

  • A third party can also collect your documents from the ADAC office. The power of attorney must be filled in completely and signed. Your original driving licence and, if applicable, the certified translation of the driving licence (only necessary if you have chosen the pure classification service) must be brought along and presented when collecting the documents. In addition, the original identity card or passport of the applicant and the authorised representative must be presented to the ADAC office for legitimation.