About six weeks ago....I applied for my new German license. Today, I picked it up.
So....five things.
First, it's ALL online....if you paid attention....you could probably wrap up the application in 10 minutes.
Second, the photo business is crazy. I went to a pro-studio operation....which they sent me two photo in separate formats....different sizes....PDF and Jpg. I spent around 40 minutes trying to get the App to accept either one, which simply was NOT going to happen. I downsized the image enough to get it accepted.
Third, the license office is a new building...with only 16 parking spots (the old structure had 80 spots). So I had to park four blocks away.
Fourth, you need an appointment (figure a week ahead). It's complicated walking in....you have to scan a barcode...meaning that you need a cellphone (figure half of the over age 70 German crowd....don't have).
Fifth and final...the lady handed me the license with no issues. I paused over it. It's good for 15 years....to age 82. I'll admit....it's probably my last license. Nice card....chip and everything.
Didn't know we needed a new one. I got rid of the pink paper license years ago and upgraded to the new plastic one.
ReplyDeleteEU 'push'....I had my plastic card since 1999. New one has a chip in it. I think the chip-card started phasing in 3 years ago.
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