Passport photo required for driver's license application
In Landshut County, residents have several options when it comes to renewing their driver's license or applying for an International Driver's License. The Driver's License Office of Landshut County offers both online services and in-person appointments.
For those choosing to apply in person, it's important to note that paper or attached copies of biometric passport photos are required. Digital biometric passport photos are not accepted at the office. Applicants are responsible for providing these photos in physical form or attached to their application documents.
The Driver's License Office of Landshut County follows regulations from the Federal Printing Office for producing driver's license cards, which must be made from physical passport photos.
Online services are available for exchanging an EU card driver's license and for applying for International Driver's Licenses. The office also provides online services for exchanging a paper driver's license.
It's worth noting that the driver's license office does not handle the invalidation of the old license. If your old license is already invalidated, the new driver's license can be sent directly to your home by the office. In this case, a second trip to the office to pick up the new license is not necessary.
For those applying in person, it's important to inquire about the invalidation of the old license to avoid any confusion. If the old license is still valid, you will need to surrender it at the office.
The responsible authority for the requirement to use digital biometric photos on driver's license cards is typically the local issuing agency in charge of personal identification documents, such as the passport and foreigner's office (Ausländer- und Passamt, APA) in Liechtenstein, where biometric facial images are captured directly during the application process to ensure quality and security standards.
Digital photos are accepted for ID cards but not for services at driver's license offices. As of September 2025, digital biometric passport photos are not accepted at driver's license offices.
In summary, when applying for a driver's license in Landshut County, remember to bring a physical copy of your biometric passport photo, and be aware that the office does not handle the invalidation of the old license. Online services are available for various driver's license-related tasks, making the process more convenient for many residents.
