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CERTIFIED TRANSLATION

Translate driver's license

Driving license as a certified translation in paper form and also as a PDF by e-mail.

This product offers a digital express option for some languages in 24 hours!

3 steps to your certified translation:

1. select the languages

2. upload your document

3. check the number of pages

Free shipping and short delivery time

  • The PDF file will be delivered by e-mail within 3 - 4 days (Mon.-Fri.) . This product offers a digital express option for some languages* in 24 hours**!

  • The hard copy will be sent by post within 5 - 6 days (Mon.-Fri.) .

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* Language combinations: EN>DE, DE>EN, ES>DE, DE>ES, IT>DE, DE>IT

** Against surcharge. Valid for delivery on working days (Mon.-Fri.). Orders on weekends and public holidays will be delivered on the next working day.

Get a certified translation of a driving licence

  • Let’s hit the road!

    Do you have a driving license, but not one that is valid in the EU? Then you need either an international driving license or a certified translation of your driving license. We will be happy to do the latter for you. We will translate your German driving license into the desired target language or your foreign driving license into German so that you can drive anywhere. Or motorcycle, scooter, truck, motorboat, forklift ...

    *Note!
    In some cases, German authorities require a classification in addition to the certified translation for driving licenses from non-EU countries. We do not currently offer this service - but you will soon be able to order a driving license including classification from us. Your driving license office will decide whether you need a classification. Ask at your local authority.

  • Here’s what you get when you place an order with Beglaubigung24:

    ✔ a professional translation of your document

    ✔ carried out by sworn translators

    ✔ clean, easy-to-read formatting

    ✔ verified with an official stamp

    ✔ both as a PDF and as a hard copy by post (free shipping).

    ✔ digital express shipping for selected products

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    You can easily order online. Our store is open 24/7.
    We will send the certified translation of your document 3-4 business days (24 hours for express) after your upload as a PDF to your e-mail address and a short time later by mail as a hard copy (priority letter or registered mail) to your home.

Quick and easy steps for you to get your certified translation:

Step 1: Upload driver's license and select language

Simply upload your driving licence on this page – ideally as a high-resolution PDF or alternatively as a JPG or PNG. If you haven’t scanned in the original yet, we recommend our photo upload: simply open this page on your smartphone, take a photo of the driving licence in the order process and upload it (please ensure that the photo is legible). Then just select the source and desired target language – time for the next step.

2. Add your order to your shopping cart or use Quick Checkout to complete your order

Either use our quick checkout to submit your order in just a few clicks or place it in your shopping cart. You can also add more documents or certificates from our shop here. Once you have added all of your orders to your shopping cart, select a payment method (e.g. PayPal or credit card), provide us with your contact details, and submit your order.

3. Have your certified translation prepared

From here, we take the wheel and forward your order directly to our sworn translators. They translate your driver's license into the desired target language, format the translation and certify it. We then send the officially certified driving license translation on its way to you. Within a very short time, it will be in your e-mail inbox as a PDF and in your letterbox as a hard copy.

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Frequently asked questions about driving licence translations

Why do I need a certified translation for my driving licence?

When you’re in a different country, your driving licence from home may not be valid for use. Depending on the country of issue and purpose, a verified driving licence translation may be required in order to legally drive. A certified (or official) translation verifies the legitimacy of the original driving licence and permits you to drive abroad. Alternatively, international driving licences are also permitted.

When do I need to have my driving licence translated?

There are two factors at play determining whether it’s necessary to have your licence translated: the country in which it was issued and the country in which it is to be used. Licences issued by EU countries are generally valid throughout the EU as well. In most cases, a translation of a driving licence is only necessary if the original licence is not accepted as an official document in the country of use. In this case, a certified translation by a sworn translator is required.

How much does a certified translation of my driving licence cost?

Typically – and regardless of the type of document to be translated – the costs for a certified translation depend on the translation service, the certification of the translation and the language combination. At Beglaubigung24, you can get a certified translation of a driving licence at a starting price of €48.90. These translations are always prepared and officially verified by state-certified translators.

What languages can I have my driver's license translated into?

At Beglaubigung24 you can order certified translations in 19 language combinations. One of the two languages, i.e. the source or target language, should be German.

Our language combinations are:

German - English
English - German
French - German
Spanish - German
Russian - German
Italian - German
Polish - German
Portuguese - German
Turkish - German
German - French
German - Spanish
Greek - German
Dutch - German
Ukrainian - German
Bosnian - German
Serbian - German
Croatian - German
Arabic - German
Bulgarian - German

Who translates and certifies driving licences?

It is important that only a sworn translator carries out a translation of a driving licence – or any other official document. Sworn translators are state-certified and have taken an oath before a regional or higher regional court or an authority for domestic affairs, meaning they have been assessed and authorised to translate documents into other languages and certify them.

How do I set the number of pages?  

A single page means one side of one sheet of paper – irrespective of the number of words on that page. The front and back sides of a double-sided document are considered two separate pages. All relevant pages in the original document are counted for the translation. The ‘number of pages’ comprises the total number of individual pages. Learn more here.

Will my data and information contained in the documents be kept confidential?

Of course, we handle all data we receive from you or from your documents with the utmost confidentiality - you can be sure of that! Because: In addition to certifications for translation services (ISO 17100) and quality management (ISO 9001), our service has an excellent information security management system according to ISO/IEC 27001.

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Should I order a certified translation of my driving licence?

  • If you want to drive a car (or any other motor vehicle) abroad, you should always make sure that your own national driving licence is also valid beyond your home country’s borders. One option is to pay a fee to apply for an international driving licence from your local authority. Another option is a certified translation of the driving licence – and we happen to be experts in this area. If you’re planning a trip abroad soon, then take a look at our advice below.

  • Driving abroad with a German driving licence

    A German driving licence is more or less equivalent to an EU driving licence, because the German licence is generally recognised and valid in all countries of the European Union. But the situation may differ for non-EU countries. Under some circumstances, you’ll need a certified translation of your licence in order to drive. We’ll provide this to you promptly in just a few days, leaving no obstacles for your next trip to another country.

  • Driving in Germany on a foreign driving licence

    With a driving license from the EU states (and EEA states), it is generally possible to drive on German roads without a translation. However, this does not always apply to non-EU citizens with a driving license from their home country. If the driver's license is not accepted and the stay in Germany is temporary (usually less than half a year), a certified translation of the driver's license into German is required. If you need such a translation, you can order it quickly and easily at the top of this page.

    Regardless of whether you have a German or foreign driving license, we advise you to find out about the country-specific regulations before driving abroad.

  • Safety first – that’s why we’ve got three types of certification

    If you are asked to show your translated driving licence abroad (e.g. when renting a car or at a police checkpoint), a simple translation is not sufficient as an official document. In order to ensure that your licence would be accepted without issue at moments such as these, we work exclusively with a pool of sworn translators who are authorised to certify official documents. Our service also has triple ISO certification: for our translation services (ISO 17100:2015), our quality management (ISO-9001:2015) and our information security (ISO/IEC 27001:2013).

  • Where can I have my driving licence translated?

    The translation of a driving license can be prepared by sworn translators or issued by official automobile clubs. You can obtain a recognized translation at selected ADAC branches or - quickly and easily - in our online store. Simply upload your document, select the source and target languages and order. We will provide you with a certified translation of your driving license within a few days, which will also be accepted abroad.

  • In which countries is the German driver's license not recognized?

    The German driver's license is recognized both within the European Union (EU) and in the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). It is also valid in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey. Outside of these countries, the German driving license is not sufficient to drive a motor vehicle. In order to drive a car or other vehicle here, you must apply for an international driving license or have your driving license translated and certified.

  • Is a foreign driver's license also valid in Germany?

    If you come from a country in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) and are traveling to Germany, you generally do not need to have your driver's license translated. This also applies to people from Andorra, Hong Kong, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino or Senegal. If you come from another country and are temporarily staying in Germany, you may drive a vehicle if you A) have a valid national driving license or B) have an international driving license or a certified translation of the driving license with you.
    If you are staying in Germany for longer than 185 days and also register a residence here, you must have your foreign driving license transferred. The relevant authorities will require the original and a certified translation of the driving license.

  • How long is the translation of the driver's license valid?

    The certified translation of the driver's license is valid for just as long as the original. We only translate the content of the document, including the expiration date. You will only need a new translation when you receive a new driving license after the expiry date.

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