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Request information from the Central Driver's License Register Mobilität und Fahrzeuge

You can apply to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) online or by post for information about yourself from the Central Driver's License Register.

  • Basic information

    The Central Driver's License Register (ZFER) records all driving licenses issued in Germany since January 1, 1999 with the uniform European driving license classes A to E and the national driving license classes.

    The Central Driver's License Register stores

    • driving licenses issued in Germany according to the uniform European categories A to E and the national German categories M, L, S and T (until January 19, 2013) and L and T (from January 19, 2013)
    • for novice drivers, additionally the probationary period
    • Driving licenses for passenger transport
    • Police, Federal Police and Federal Armed Forces service driver's licenses
    • Driving instructor licenses and service driving instructor licenses for driving instructors
    • Civilian and official authorizations of motor vehicle experts, examiners and test engineers

    The driving license authority reports the data to the Federal Motor Transport Authority after the driving license has been issued. The data relevant to the driving license is stored in the central driving license register, but not the address. Data relevant to driving licenses are, for example

    • Personal data
    • Driving license and driving license number
    • Competent authority
    • Driving license classes
    • conditions
    • Restrictions

    You can obtain information from the Central Driver's License Register using the online register information. Alternatively, you can receive the information by post.

    Online register information can only be generated if the data in the central driving license register and the available personal data are identical. Alternatively, the information will be processed manually and you will receive the information via the communication channel you have selected.

    Requirements

    You can obtain the information without any further requirements.

  • Procedure

    You can obtain information from the Central Driver's License Register via the online register information on the website of the Federal Motor Transport Authority:

    • Select the information from the Central Driver's License Register.
    • You will need the online ID function of your ID card or electronic residence permit for authentication for the online register information.
    • Complete the data stored in the ID document.
    • Enter your title, if this is not already listed, and the desired language (German or English) for the information.
    • You can now download the information directly as a PDF document.
    • In some cases, clear identification is not possible
    • these must be processed manually.
      • In this case, you will receive your information by post.

    Alternatively, you can receive the information by post:

    • Download the form "Application for information from the Central Driver's License Register (ZFER)" from the KBA website.
    • Complete the form and add the required documents.
    • Then send the form to the KBA.
    • After the KBA has processed it, you will receive the result by post.

  • Necessary Documents
    • If you would like to request information about your personal details in the ZFER by post:
      • Application for information from the ZFER
      • Copy of the front and back of your valid identity card, passport or residence permit
      • Alternatively: officially notarized signature

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  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

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  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline.

    How long does it take to process

    You will usually receive the online register information immediately. The processing time for information by post is 3 to 4 working days after receipt at the KBA.

    The processing time for information by post is 3 to 4 days after receipt at the KBA.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 25.07.2025

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