Driving licence from Washington State (USA): exchange in Germany
Anlage 11 FeV lists Washington State (USA): a licence can be exchanged for a German one without a theory or practical exam, for the classes Driver License [8], Intermediate Driver License [9]. This results in German class B only. Source: gesetze-im-internet.de, retrieved 5 November 2026.
- Listed as
- Washington State (USA)
- Classes in the table
- Driver License [8], Intermediate Driver License [9]
- 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 8: Unless the Driver License refers to special vehicles, it is a passenger car licence.
- Note 9: Only for holders who have completed their 18th year. An Instruction Permit cannot be exchanged.
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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