The problem is **not** from where you apply for an official document, but where it is printed. Since the [Bundesdruckerei][0] in Berlin prints all documents for the whole country, the 1,317 (2007) employees have a lot to do. Depending on the demand, certain documents are only printed at certain times. 6-8/10 weeks is normal. For passports you are often notified when it is ready to be picked up (for drivers license I don't know). --- >[Bundesdruckerei][0] ("Federal Printer") is a German manufacturer of banknotes, stamps, identity cards, passports, visas, **driving licences**, and vehicle registration certificates. --- **Sources**: - [Bundesdruckerei][0] [0]:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesdruckerei