Driver card - initial issue

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, the so-called "driver cards".

Prerequisites

You have your main place of residence in Jena. You are in possession of an EU card driver's license. If you do not yet have a card driver's license, you must first exchange your old driver's license. The driver card is only valid in conjunction with the EU card driver's license.

Making 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 need to fill out an application form. It is created by us and simply signed by you.

Apply online

If you have an EU driving license, you can also apply online to the driver licensing authority for the initial issue of the driver card. To ensure that your application is processed quickly and smoothly, it is advantageous to enter your e-mail address and telephone number on the application form when submitting your application. This will enable us to shorten the information process.

Please have your EU driving license ready, as you will need to enter the data accordingly.

• When the driver card is available after ordering, you will be notified by us and can collect the driver card on presentation of your identity card or passport.
• The validity of the driver card is limited to 5 years.

• 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 driving license (if this is not yet the EU card driving license, it must be exchanged at the same time)

• Driving Personnel Ordinance (FPersV)