Driver's License
What You Need to Know
If you are moving to Germany, staying long-term, or renting a car, you may need an official translation of your driver’s license.
This is especially important if you want to exchange your UK, US, Australian, or Canadian license for a German one. A certified translation ensures your documents are correctly understood and officially accepted. Licenses from English-speaking countries rarely match German standards directly. Without a clear translation, even small differences can cause delays.
In the United States, each state issues its own license with unique codes and restrictions. Even the American date format (MM/DD/YY) can create confusion. We make everything clear and consistent for German authorities.
In the United Kingdom, terms such as Provisional or Full Licence do not correspond exactly to German categories. We highlight these differences so your translation is accepted without issues.
In Australia and Canada, license codes such as C, RE, R and notes on automatic vs. manual are crucial. We map them precisely to German categories and provide explanations where necessary.
At Nachtigal Services, we provide certified driver’s license translations that are officially recognized by German authorities. With us, your driver’s license translation for Germany is always precise, reliable, and accepted by government offices, driving schools, and registration authorities across the country.
Words that count – accurate translation of your message.
