Driver's license in Germany?

2018-10-18T15:25:51-04:00

My wife took the test using my ID and her DOD number. The certificate still shows my name. Is this still valid?

Also our driver's license expire in 2020 and 2019 do we ned to renew them prior to us leaving in November?

Response by SrA John Monette made Oct 18 at 2018 3:30 PM

2018-10-18T15:30:05-04:00

you are leaving Germany next month? is this a German license? if so, I wouldn't waste the time

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2018 3:57 PM

2018-10-18T15:57:36-04:00

1st Concern: If she took the test with YOUR ID and YOUR DOD #, and the cert says your name....then no it's not valid for her.

2nd Concern: Check with your State of Issue for your US Driver's License. Many states have laws that dictate that as long as you are on Active Duty, your license will not expire. As such, since you are leaving back to the States next month, and y'all still have time to renew them....just wait til you get back to the States.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2018 7:10 PM

2018-10-18T19:10:24-04:00

I would renew ASAP. You don’t want to be enjoying a fun family trip in Austria and find out they don’t recognize your state’s convention that the license doesn’t expire if you’re on active duty. You may not be able to get an international driver license if yours expires. This is separate from a USAREUR license for which you took the test.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2018 6:03 AM

2018-10-19T06:03:17-04:00

The USAEUR drivers license is good for six years