Driving licence from Iowa (USA): exchange in Germany
Anlage 11 FeV lists Iowa (USA): a licence can be exchanged for a German one without a theory or practical exam, for the classes listed below. This results in German class B only. Source: gesetze-im-internet.de, retrieved 5 November 2026.
- Listed as
- Iowa (USA)
- Classes in the table
- C (Noncommercial Operator's License) [4], A (Commercial Driver's License) [3], B (Commercial Driver's License) [3], C (Commercial Driver's License) [3], D (Noncommercial Chauffeur Driver's License with Endorsement 1, 2 or 3) [3], Intermediate Driver's License
- Theory exam
- no
- Practical exam
- no
- Source
- Anlage 11 FeV, retrieved 5 November 2026
Notes in the table
The table attaches these official notes to this entry (our English translation; the German text is authoritative):
- Note 1: Where the classes column names specific classes and not "all", only German class B is issued on the basis of those classes.
- Note 4: Where class C carries restriction code 2 (learner licence), issuing a German licence under section 31 is not permitted.
- Note 3: Includes the passenger car class.
Numbers in square brackets in the class list refer to the notes above.
This is reference information, not legal advice. The licence authority responsible for you decides on your application.
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