The report and time position are documented.
The report and time position are documented.
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Lost or stolen driving licence: how to record the report and confirmation
Lost or stolen driving licence in Austria? Review the report, confirmation and limited period under section 14 FSG.
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8 August 2026, Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt
When a driving licence is lost or stolen, the first step is an immediate report and proof of that report. The confirmation can have a specific significance for driving for a limited period.
Put the loss date, report, confirmation and replacement application in one chronology. Do not treat the confirmation as an unlimited entitlement.
Legal basis: section 14 FSG in RIS.
What section 14 FSG requires after loss
What section 14 FSG requires after loss
Section 14(3) FSG requires the holder of a missing document to report it without delay to the authority or nearest public security service. This covers loss and theft.
The report does not replace the application for a new document. It records the loss and its date.
The confirmation has a time limit
The confirmation has a time limit
The confirmation permits driving until the new document is issued, but no longer than four weeks from the date of loss under section 14(3) FSG.
The period runs from the actual loss date, not a later authority appointment.
Distinguish loss from withdrawal
Distinguish loss from withdrawal
A licence seized abroad because of a fact referred to in section 7(3) FSG is not treated as missing. A withdrawal or seizure must not be handled as simple loss.
Keep the report, provisional seizure and withdrawal decision separate.
Apply for the new document
Apply for the new document
Section 15 FSG governs the issue of a new licence. Keep the application, receipt and file reference with the loss report.
If the old card turns up, clarify the document status with the responsible office.
Secure the records immediately
Secure the records immediately
Secure the report, confirmation, identity record, copies and exact loss date.
The confirmation is not a permanent substitute and does not replace review of the current document status.
Document review
Which record answers which question?
Read status, legal basis and proof separately.
| Document position | Legal question | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Loss or theft | Was it reported without delay? | That the report replaces a new licence |
| Confirmation available | How long does its limited effect last? | That the period starts at the appointment |
| Seizure abroad | Is a withdrawal or seizure involved? | That every missing card is a loss |
The complete file and current authority position remain decisive.
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Secure the report, confirmation and loss date; do not infer an unlimited entitlement.
Secure the report, confirmation and loss date; do not infer an unlimited entitlement.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long may I drive with the confirmation? +
Section 14(3) FSG permits driving until the new document, but no longer than four weeks from the date of loss.
Does a loss report issue a new licence? +
No. The replacement under section 15 FSG and the actual application must be reviewed.
Is a licence seized abroad treated as lost? +
No. Seizure and withdrawal are separate from loss or theft.
Topics
FührerscheinrechtVerlustDiebstahl§ 14 FSG
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