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Change of name on driving licence

Your name has changed, e.g. due to marriage, and you would like to have a new driver's license issued? Especially when driving abroad, it can be useful to be in possession of an EU card driver's license with current information.

  • Basic information

    In the event of a name change, a new card driver's license can be issued upon request.

    However, this is not mandatory.

    However, it may be useful to be in possession of an EU card driver's license with up-to-date information, especially when traveling abroad.

    Requirements

    • Holder or holder of a valid driving license
    • In addition, a record card transcript from the driver's license office that issued the current driver's license, if the driver's license was issued outside of Bremen prior to 1999.

  • Procedure

    Personal appearance under presentation of the current original driver's license and the changed personal documents.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Identity card or passport
    • Passport photo
      • According to the specifications on the photo sample board.
    • Important information about the photo booths in all offices of the Citizen's Office:
      • The machines are operated by outside companies and often do not work. It cannot be guaranteed that passport photos can be taken on site. We advise you to bring passport photos to the appointment.
    • Authenticated copy of the marriage certificate

      In case of change of name by marriage: additionally required if the name has not yet been changed in the identity card

    • certificate of registry office name change

      In the event of a change of name due to divorce, this is additionally required if the name has not yet been changed in the identity card.

    • In addition, an index card copy from the driving licence office that issued the current driving licence, if the driving licence was issued outside Bremen before 1999

  • Competent Department

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    43,10 EUR Standard procedure; incl. direct dispatch by Bundesdruckerei
    34,14 EUR plus for express order

  • Deadlines & processing time

    How long does it take to process

    4 weeks In standard procedure, few working days for express orders

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 05.06.2025

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