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Driver licensing authority and cab service

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The Wiesbaden Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is responsible for all matters related to driver’s licenses and the issuance of taxi and rental car permits.
To access the services of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, you must be registered as a resident of Wiesbaden.

Many services can already be handled online.

In-person service:

We are happy to assist you in person! Please note that we operate exclusively by appointment. You can easily book an appointment (opens in a new tab) online.

If all appointments are already booked, please try again in the coming days, as appointments are typically released daily between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.

⚠️ Please note that applications can only be accepted if all required documents are complete.

Driving bans fall under the jurisdiction of the traffic fines authority. Driver’s licenses cannot be surrendered to the Driver’s License Authority for safekeeping.

Taxi/Rental Car

Due to staff training, the Taxi/Rental Car department will be unavailable on June 15 and 16, 2026.

⚠️ In the state capital of Wiesbaden, an observation period for taxi services will be in effect starting March 16, 2026, in accordance with Section 13(4) of the Passenger Transportation Act (PBefG). During this period, no permits may be issued for initial applications or extensions.

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