Driver card - replacement

These devices digitally record the driving and rest times of commercial drivers and are gradually replacing the previous tachograph. The recording devices are operated using special chip cards for drivers, known as "driver cards".

Prerequisite

You have your main place of residence in Jena.

Submitting an application

It is not possible to apply by proxy, as the driver card contains your signature, which must be provided at the time of application. You do not have to fill out an application form. It will be created by us and simply signed by you.

• The end of validity of the driver card to be replaced corresponds to the end of validity of the previous driver card if the remaining term is more than 185 days.
• The driver must make corresponding printouts from the digital recording equipment for the period in which he is without a driver card.
• The driver card to be replaced must be applied for within 7 calendar days, stating the reasons for the early application.
• The new driver card will be issued to the driver within 5 working days of receipt of the complete application documents.

• Passport or identity card
• Photograph: Please bring a printed photograph that is no more than three months old and complies with biometric regulations. The photo must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm in size. You can find out what the photo must look like on the Bundesdruckerei website (see links)
• EU card driver's license
• In the event of theft, a (formal) theft report from the police must be submitted to the office processing the application
• If the driver card is lost during the regular period of validity, a declaration in lieu of an oath must be made about the loss and the circumstances of the loss - you can submit the declaration in lieu of an oath to us or to a notary public

• Driving Personnel Ordinance (FPersV)