DL translation?

[Lena95 14]

Hey guys!

 

I had a quick question. We went to the DL office yesterday to get my driver's license. 

Unfortunately I was unable to get it since my german driver's license needs to be translated in english in order for me to be able to surrender it in the state of Texas.

I wanted to ask if any of you know how and where I can get my German driver's license translated? We live in South Texas.

 

Thank you!

[WandY 430]

This doesn't make any sense. Your German DL has no legal value in the U.S. No need to "surrender" a non-U.S. DL. You need to take the written and driving test in Texas. Don't mention your German DL. My wife was never asked about her foreign DL because it is basically useless in the U.S. But if you want to find translator, I suggest finding a university and asking the foreign language department about a translator.

[Lena95 14]

Just now, WandY said:

This doesn't make any sense. Your German DL has no legal value in the U.S. No need to "surrender" a non-U.S. DL. You need to take the written and driving test in Texas. Don't mention your German DL. My wife was never asked about her foreign DL because it is basically useless in the U.S. But if you want to find translator, I suggest finding a university and asking the foreign language department about a translator.

No Sir, I sure can surrender my German DL in Texas to avoid the tests. All I need is a translation. https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/movingtotexas.htm

Thanks! I'll give it a shot!

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

We just, today,  received a translation of my wife's Taiwanese DL, because she is going to surrender her license here in Texas, too.  We hired a company here in Plano to translate it.  We had it done online by a Florida company, but the Texas DPS rejected it.

 

I'll know tomorrow if this translation is accepted.

Edited October 11, 2017 by missileman

[Lena95 14]

Just now, missileman said:

We just, today,  received a translation of my wife's Taiwanese DL, because she is going to surrender her license here in Texas, too.  We hired a company here in Plano to translate it.  We had it done online by a Florida company, but the Texas DPS rejected it.

 

I'll know tomorrow if this translation is accepted.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know how it went! Thank you! 

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

17 minutes ago, WandY said:

This doesn't make any sense. Your German DL has no legal value in the U.S. No need to "surrender" a non-U.S. DL. You need to take the written and driving test in Texas. Don't mention your German DL. My wife was never asked about her foreign DL because it is basically useless in the U.S. But if you want to find translator, I suggest finding a university and asking the foreign language department about a translator.

DL holders of some specific countries can, indeed, surrender their DL in exchange for a Texas license.  No written or skills tests required.

 

" Texas also has license issuance reciprocity with France, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan only. Applicants who have a valid, unexpired driver license from one of these countries are not required to take the knowledge or skills exams if they surrender their out of country driver license."

Edited October 11, 2017 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

Just now, Lena95 said:

I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know how it went! Thank you! 

Will do. If they accept it (which this company guarantees), I'll message you with the guy to talk to.

[Lena95 14]

8 minutes ago, missileman said:

Will do. If they accept it (which this company guarantees), I'll message you with the guy to talk to.

Thank you very much!

 

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

My wife successfully surrendered her Taiwan drivers license in exchange for a Texas drivers license this morning.  The certified translation was accepted.  She received a 6 year Texas drivers license.  This is the translation company we used.

 

www.Americanlt.com  located in Plano, Texas.

www.Americanlt.com

Jacob Oliver

972-517-2700

972-517-2700

[Lena95 14]

11 minutes ago, missileman said:

My wife successfully surrendered her Taiwan drivers license in exchange for a Texas drivers license this morning.  The certified translation was accepted.  She received a 6 year Texas drivers license.  This is the translation company we used.

 

www.Americanlt.com  located in Plano, Texas.

www.Americanlt.com

Jacob Oliver

972-517-2700

972-517-2700

Thank you!!!!