Certifying your qualifications and specialised skills

In the interest of protecting the public and ensuring high quality standards, before engaging in certain professional activities you must show evidence that you hold the necessary skills and specialist knowledge. If your profession is one of those subject to such requirements, then you are in the right place.

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Application for a certificate of competence in plant protection for the dispensing of plant protection products
A person requires a certificate of competence if they wish to place plant protection products on the market commercially or via the Internet outside of commercial activities.
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Application for particularly competent auctioneers Public appointment and swearing-in
If you wish to conduct public auctions (forced lien sales or distress sales), you require a public appointment for this. The owner of the auctioned property has no influence on...
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Apply for a certificate of competence for the use of plant protection products
If you use plant protection products, advise on plant protection, or advise persons who use, instruct or supervise plant protection products as part of a training relationship or an auxiliary activity, you need a certificate of competence.
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Apply for a commercial permit for the handling and transportation of explosive substances
Do you want to handle or transport explosive substances commercially? Then you need a permit from the local explosives authority.
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Apply for a license as a real estate agent, loan broker, property developer, building supervisor or residential property manager
Would you like to broker real estate or loan agreements on a commercial basis? You need an official permit for this. This also applies if you want to manage residential properties or prepare and carry out construction projects on a commercial basis.
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Apply for a license to practice as a child and adolescent therapist
If you want to practice the profession of child and adolescent psychotherapist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.
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Apply for a license to practice as a psychological psychotherapist

If you want to practice the profession of psychological psychotherapist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.
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Apply for a specialist course for asbestos recognition
If you want to offer a course for professional activities with asbestos, you must have the course recognised by the competent authority.
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Apply for an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a health profession.
If you want to access the telematics infrastructure (TI) in healthcare, you need an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession.
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Apply for an electronic institution card (SMC-B) as an institution with employees in healthcare professions
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Apply for an exemption permit for persons from other EU/EEA countries and Switzerland for registration in the register of craftsmen
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Apply for an extension of the electronic institution card (SMC-B) as an institution with employees in healthcare professions
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Apply for authorization to practice a further craft requiring approval
Are you registered in the register of skilled crafts with a craft that requires authorization and would like to practice another craft? Then you can apply for a license to practice another craft under certain conditions.
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Apply for certificates of origin and other certifications required for foreign trade from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry issue certificates of origin and certifications of other trade documents.
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Apply for recognition as a farrier's apprentice farrier
If you would like to work as a farrier's apprentice, you will need state recognition.
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Apply for recognition of a course for the acquisition or updating of the required expertise in radiation protection
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Applying for a certificate of competence in accordance with the Explosives Act
If you want to handle or trade in explosive substances, you need a certificate of competence. You can find out more here.
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Applying for a license to practice for skilled workers with qualified professional experience
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Applying for a permit to trade in firearms or ammunition commercially or independently
If you want to trade in weapons or ammunition commercially, you need a weapons trading license. You can find out more here.
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Applying for admission as a lawyer from a member state of the World Trade Organization
Are you a lawyer from a member state of the World Trade Organization and live and work in Germany? Then you can apply for admission, i.e. admission to a German bar association, under certain conditions.
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Applying for an extension of the mining license
If you are active in mining with your company and would like to extend your permit to prospect for mineral resources, you can apply to the relevant Bauthority.
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Applying for certification course for biocidal products
If you want to offer a course for the professional use of biocidal products, you must have the course recognised by the competent authority.
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Applying for recognition of mining experts
If you would like to work as an expert in the mining sector, you will need official recognition under certain conditions. To do this, you must submit an application to the relevant mining authority.
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Applying for recognition of other persons for mine surveying activities in mining
If you are not a mine surveyor, you can still manage the mine workings of a mining operation under certain conditions. To do so, you need to be recognized as an "other person" by the competent authority.
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Applying for registration in the legal services register with professional qualifications from EU and EEA states and Switzerland
If you have a foreign professional qualification and would like to provide legal services in the areas of debt collection, pension advice or legal advice on foreign law, you can prove your practical expertise by completing an adaptation course.
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Certificate of competence exemption according to the Chemical Ozone Layer Ordinance
In individual cases, you can be exempted from the requirement of proof of competence according to the Chemicals Ozone Layer Ordinance.
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Electronic certificate of origin (EUZ)
Issuance of electronic certificate of origin and other certificates serving foreign trade purposes
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Expert bodies according to Indirect Discharger Ordinance Approval
This administrative service is not offered in Rhineland-Palatinate. You can find out whether you can claim these in other federal states by entering the place in which you would...
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Experts according to the State Building Code Public Appointment and Swearing-in
This administrative service is not offered in Rhineland-Palatinate. You can find out whether you can claim these in other federal states by entering the place in which you would...
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Experts according to the State Building Code Recognition
This administrative service is not offered in Rhineland-Palatinate. You can find out whether you can claim these in other federal states by entering the place in which you would...
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Getting a certificate of successful participation in instruction for security personnel
You must provide documented proof of completed instruction in the security industry if you are employed and perform security tasks in the security industry on your own authority.
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Have the acquisition of the necessary specialist knowledge in radiation protection certified
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Information for restaurateurs
You need a restaurant license (concession) if you want to serve alcohol in your establishment. A restaurant license will only be issued if you can present a certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) regarding the restaurant training.
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Permission to use the professional title disinfector / disinfector Grant
The profession of disinfector is not regulated by state law in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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Permission to use the professional title Medical Section and Preparation Assistant Granted
The profession of medical section and preparation assistant is not regulated by state law in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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Permission to use the professional title of health supervisor Granting
The profession of health supervisor is not regulated by state law in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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Proof of professional suitability to manage a road passenger transport company
To open a company that transports passengers by road, you must prove your professional suitability.
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Proof of professional suitability to run a road haulage company
To open a company that transports goods by road, you must prove your professional suitability
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Recognition as an auditor for surveying in the construction industry Granted
This administrative service is not offered in Rhineland-Palatinate. You can find out whether you can claim these in other federal states by entering the place in which you would...
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Recognition of the title of specialist veterinarian
In addition to your professional title as a veterinarian, you can use other titles on request.
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Recognition of training organizers for the implementation of dangerous goods driver training courses
If you would like to conduct training courses for dangerous goods drivers, you must be recognized as a training organizer by the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
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Request the issuance of an EU certificate n accordance with the Professional Qualifications Directive
If you wish to provide certain services in another EU country, some EU countries (e.g., Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg) require the EU qualifications certificate as proof of your professional experience.
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Show person responsible for explosives
The written appointment of a responsible person must be reported to the competent authority. The person must have a valid certificate of competence for handling explosives.
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Submit audit reports from financial investment brokers and financial investment advisors
As a fee-based financial investment advisor or financial investment broker, you must submit an annual audit report or alternatively a so-called negative declaration to your supervisory authority.
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Test Engineers for Civil Engineering Recognition
This administrative service is not offered in Rhineland-Palatinate. You can find out whether you can claim these in other federal states by entering the place in which you would...
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Apply for a change of entry in the list of air sports equipment
If you purchase a used ultralight aircraft that is subject to registration, you must report this.
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Apply for admission to the state examination for child and adolescent psychotherapists
If you wish to complete your training in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy, you must pass a state examination. Admission to the examination is by application. You can find out more here.
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Apply for admission to the state examination for psychological psychotherapists
If you wish to complete your training in the field of psychological psychotherapy, you must pass a state examination. Admission to the examination is by application. You can find out more here.
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Apply for approval as an expert for cross-checks
If you want to test counter samples and/or duplicate samples on behalf of a company, you need an authorization from the competent authority for this activity. You can find out more here.
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Apply for approval of a breeding program
If you as a breeding association or company wish to carry out a breeding program, you must apply for approval.
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Apply for Certificate of good standing for health professions.
If you are interested in working in an academic or non-academic health profession abroad, you will need a Certificate of good standing (Certificate of good standing).
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Apply for designation as an expert for long-term storage facilities in accordance with the Landfill Ordinance
If you wish to act as an expert or surveyor for long-term storage facilities in accordance with the Landfill Ordinance, you must be designated as such by the competent authority.
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Apply for license to practice dentistry
If you want to practice the dental profession in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.
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Apply for licensure as a pharmacist
If you want to practice the profession of pharmacist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.
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Apply for permission to practice medicine in the field of physiotherapy
If you wish to practise medicine in the field of physiotherapy, you must apply for a license to do so.
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Apply for permission to practice medicine in the field of psychotherapy
If you wish to practice medicine in the field of psychotherapy, you must apply for a permit.
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Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics
If you want to use the job title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics, you need a license. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical laboratory assistant
If you want to use the job title of medical-technical laboratory assistant, you need a permit. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical radiology assistant
If you have the job title medical-technical radiology assistant you need a permit. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of dietician
If you want to use the job title "dietician", you need a permit.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic
If you have the job title "emergency paramedic", you need a permit. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of healthcare and nursing assistant
If you use the job title "health and nursing professional" or "health and nursing professional" you need a license. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of healthcare and pediatric nurse
If you would like to use the job title "pediatric nurse", you need a permit. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of masseuse or masseur and medical bath attendant
If you have the job title "masseur and medical bath attendant", you need a license. You can find out more here.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist
If you want to use the job title "occupational therapist", you need a license.
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Apply for permission to use the professional title of physiotherapist
If you use the job title "physiotherapist or physiotherapist", you need a license. You can find out more here.
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Apply for recognition (or change of address) of an aeromedical examination center
As an aviation medical expert, you can apply for new examination centers or relocate existing ones. To do so, you must obtain approval from the Federal Aviation Office.
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Apply for recognition as a farrier or farrier's assistant
You want to work as a farrier work as a farrier? Then you need to be recognized. You can find out more here.
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Apply for recognition as a pharmaceutical consultant
If you wish to work as a pharmaceutical consultant, you must have the necessary expertise. In certain cases, recognition of this expertise may be required.
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Apply for recognition as an expert for high-pressure gas pipelines
If you wish to work as an expert or surveyor in the field of high-pressure gas pipelines, you must be recognized as an expert by the competent authority.
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Apply for recognition of conformity assessment bodies for measuring instruments
If your conformity assessment body for measuring instruments is recognized and accredited, it can start its work.
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Apply for seafarer's identity card
If you are or want to be professionally active in maritime shipping , you can apply for proof in the form of a seafarer's certificate under certain conditions.
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Apply for the change/extension of the subject area at the public appointment/swearing-in of experts for agriculture and forestry.
If you wish to change or extend your public appointment or swearing-in as an expert, you must apply for this. You can find out more here.
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Apply for the status of Authorized Economic Operator
As an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), you benefit from simplified customs clearance procedures. To obtain this status, you must submit an application to your main customs office.
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Applying for (new) approval for microlight aircraft
If you own an ultralight aircraft that is subject to registration, you must register it under certain circumstances.
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Applying for a driving instructor's license
If you want to train learner drivers as a driving instructor, you need a driving instructor license.
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Applying for a license to practice medicine
If you want to practise the medical profession in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.
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Applying for admission to a section of the dental examination
If you would like to take a section of the dental examination, you must submit a written application to the office responsible for you. You can find out more here.
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Applying for admission to a section of the medical examination
If you would like to take a section of the medical examination, you must submit a written application to the office responsible for you. You can find out more here.
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Applying for admission to a section of the pharmaceutical examination
If you would like to take a section of the pharmaceutical examination, you must submit a written application to the state examination office responsible for you. You can find out more here.
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Applying for entry in the register of tradespeople with a license to practice
Do you have a license to practice another craft requiring a license as a standing trade or for experienced journeymen or journeywomen? If so, you must have this entered in the Register of Craftsmen before taking up the activity.
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Applying for permission to temporarily exercise the veterinary profession
Acceptance of the notification of cross-border provision of services in Rhineland-Palatinate The temporary and occasional practice of the profession of veterinarian from EU...
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Applying for permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant
If you want to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant you need a license. You can find out more here.
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Applying for public appointment and swearing in as an expert or surveyor
You would like to be publicly appointed and sworn in as an expert? Then you can apply for this at the appointing body responsible for you.
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Applying for public appointment as an expert for agriculture and forestry
If you would like to be publicly appointed and sworn in as an expert for agriculture and forestry, you must apply to the competent authority. You can find out more here.
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Applying for registration of persons with an exemption permit in the Register of Craftsmen
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Applying for replacement of flight attendant certificates
As a flight attendant, do you need a new flight attendant certificate instead? You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) under certain conditions
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Applying for temporary flight permits
If you require the issue of a temporary traffic permit, a temporary permit to fly or the approval of flight conditions for an aircraft, you can apply for this under certain conditions.
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Applying for the granting of the candidate authorization
If you want to train learner drivers as a driving instructor, you first need a candidate license.
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Appoint an animal welfare officer
Owners of the following establishments must appoint one or more animal welfare officers and notify the competent authority of the appointment: Establishments in which animal...
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Appointing immission control officers
If you have newly appointed or dismissed an immission control officer or if there have been changes in their area of responsibility, you must report this to the responsible immission control authority.
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Authorisation for the (international) carriage of goods by road for hire or reward / Community licence issue
If you intend to transport goods commercially or for a fee using motor vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, you need a permit from the local licensing authority (place of business).
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Authorization for the establishment of a branch office of experts Issuance for test engineers for structural analysis
Would you like to set up a second branch as a structural engineer? Then you need a permit.
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Become a district chimney sweep
You would like to receive an authorization to become a district chimney sweep? To do so, you must be appointed by the competent authority. You can find out more here.
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Carry out passenger screening
The aim of aviation security checks is to prevent aviation security from being jeopardized by the carriage of prohibited items. A comparison between booking documents (boarding...
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Carry out the arms trade specialist examination
As part of the licensing procedure for the commercial arms trade, you must prove that you have the appropriate expertise. To do this, you will take a specialist examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).
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Certification of competence for the killing of vertebrates
The killing and related activities may only be carried out by persons who have the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise).
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Certify certificate of competence for pest control
If you want to control pests professionally with poisons, you are not allowed to simply do this, but must first inform the authorities responsible for this.
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Checking the reliability of traders in the case of industries requiring monitoring
Anyone who registers or re-registers a trade requiring monitoring is checked by the trade authority on the basis of a certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority and a central trade register information for submission to an authority.
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Chimney sweep
The owners of properties and rooms (condominiums) are obliged to arrange for the cleaning and inspection of their installations subject to sweeping and inspection as well as othe...
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Clarifying EU law abroad
If you are an EU citizen or a company in another country facing additional obstacles because an authority is not complying with EU law, SOLVIT can help you. SOLVIT is a network...
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Entry in the Register of Craftsmen as a displaced person or ethnic German resettler
Are you a recognized displaced person, a late repatriate, do you have a foreign professional qualification and would you like to work independently in a craft subject to registration in Germany? Then you must first be registered in the register of skilled crafts.
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Entry in the register of craftsmen with a university degree or technician qualification
Would you like to become self-employed after completing an engineering degree or training to become a state-certified technician in a trade requiring a license? If so, you must first register with the Register of Craftsmen.
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Eye test center Apply for recognition
Would you like to run an eye test center? Then you must apply for official recognition.
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Fisherman's Exam Acceptance
If you want to apply for a fishing license, you must first take and pass a fishing exam.
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Foundation of an auditing company
The profession of chartered accountant can also be practiced in a professional company. Such a company requires state recognition as an auditing company by the Chamber of Public...
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Foundation of an auditing company
The profession of auditor can also be practiced in a professional company. Such a company requires state recognition as an auditing company by the Chamber of Auditors. All...
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Identify persons authorised to carry out slaughter
Do you or your employees slaughter, stun or bleed animals commercially? Then, for animal welfare reasons, you must appoint a person responsible for instructions.
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Inspection bodies for waste wood treatment Apply for determination
If you want to work as an inspection body for waste wood in waste management, you must be appointed by the competent authority.
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Inspection experts for technical installations Show start of activity
Do you come from an EU country or a country with equivalent status under EU law and want to work as an inspection expert for technical systems in Rhineland-Palatinate? If so, you must notify us in advance of the commencement of your activities and provide the required evidence.
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Installations for the handling of substances hazardous to water: Recognising the expert organisation
If you want to set up an expert organisation that tests systems for handling water-polluting substances, prepares expert opinions and certifies or monitors specialist companies, you must apply for recognition from the competent authority.
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Interpreters and translators in the judiciary General swearing-in or authorization
Sworn interpreters are recorded in a database.
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IT security: Apply for certification of persons
If you would like to qualify in the field of IT security and prove your expertise, you can apply for certification under certain conditions.
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Lawyer - Admission
If you want to work as a lawyer, you need to be admitted to the bar Prerequisite: You are qualified to hold the office of judge in accordance with the German Judges Act or ...
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Legal advice - Registration
If you wish to provide extrajudicial legal services in the following areas, you must register with the competent authority: Debt collection services, Pension advice in the...
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Licensing as a veterinarian Granting
Would you like to work as a veterinarian in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.
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Officially approved measuring points for the determination of emissions and immissions of air pollutants, noise and vibrations in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act
As an approved measuring body for emissions and immissions in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act, you can offer your services throughout Germany after notification by a state authority or participate in corresponding tenders.
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Operations Officer for Water Protection Order
The authority may also order the appointment of a water protection officer in addition to those already obliged to appoint a water protection officer.
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Permission for external take-off and landing for aircraft
Examination of an exemption permit (exemption from the principle of the so-called airfield obligation) in individual cases or in general.
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Practice of medicine, license (Heilpraktikererlaubnis)
If you want to work as a non-medical practitioner, you need a license.
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Public appointment and swearing-in of samplers
With a public appointment as a sampler, you are available to courts, authorities, industry and the general public as a particularly reliable, credible and experienced person.
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Recognition and access procedure for the profession of "state-certified food chemist" regulated by state law
Would you like to work as a state-certified food chemist? Then you have to be recognised.
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Recognition as a counseling center for pregnancy conflict counseling
If you would like to set up a pregnancy conflict counseling center, you can do so under certain conditions.
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Recognition as a market surveyor
Do you want to work as a market surveyor? Then you need to be recognized.
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Recognition of teacher training examination
Would you like to work as a teacher in Rhineland-Palatinate without a teaching degree? In Rhineland-Palatinate, there is great interest in qualified university graduates even without teacher training.
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Recognition of training provider regarding the conducting of training courses for safety advisors for the transport of dangerous goods
If you would like to conduct training courses for dangerous goods officers, you must be recognized as a training organizer by the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
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Recognize experts for earthworks and foundation engineering
For recognition as a test expert for earthworks and foundation engineering, submit a written application to the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Engineers.
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Recognize inspection experts for stability
To be recognized as a test expert for stability, submit a written application to the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Engineers.
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Recognize inspection experts for technical systems
To be recognized as an inspection expert for technical installations, submit a written application to the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Finance.
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Recognize test engineers for structural analysis
Persons who are particularly competent and qualified in the stability of structural systems can apply for recognition as test engineers for structural analysis in order to be abl...
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Recognize test experts for fire protection
Particularly knowledgeable and qualified persons in fire protection can apply for recognition as fire protection test experts in order to be able to check fire protection concept...
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Renew company card
Is your company involved in the commercial transportation of goods or passengers and is your company card about to expire? Then you can apply for a follow-up card from the relevant office.
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Replace company card due to loss
Your company is engaged in the commercial transportation of goods or passengers and your company card has been lost? Then you can apply for a replacement card at the relevant office.
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Replace company card due to theft
Your company is engaged in the commercial transport of goods or passengers and your company card has been stolen? Then you can apply for a replacement card at the relevant office.
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Replace workshop card due to loss
If you have lost your workshop card, you can apply for a replacement card at the relevant office.
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Request inspection bodies for sewage sludge testing determination
If you want to act as an examination body for sewage sludge tests in waste management, you must be notified (determined) by the competent authority.
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Security screening of persons who are to carry out security-sensitive tasks in the non-public sector, for example in companies
Persons who are employed in security-sensitive positions in companies must undergo a security check as part of preventive personnel sabotage protection. As a company, you must apply for the check.
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Show advice on plant protection products and the use of plant protection products
If you use plant protection products for Aothers or Ander others about the use of plant protection products or about plant protection, you must notify the competent authority. You can find out more here.
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Social pedagogues and social workers Check requirements for the granting of state recognition
Would you like to have your degree in social work recognized? Then please note the requirements for degrees obtained in Rhineland-Palatinate or abroad.
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Soil protection / contaminated sites Experts and investigation bodies
Are you looking for experts or investigation bodies in the field of soil protection / contaminated sites? Then you can use ReSyMeSa to search for bodies approved or recognized nationwide or in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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Specialist - recognition of a qualification acquired abroad
You have acquired a foreign specialist title and now want to work as a specialist doctor in Germany? Then you need the recognition of your specialist qualification by the responsible medical association.
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Submit the auditor's report
If you as the examiner have conducted an examination, you can submit the examination report to the Federal Aviation Office.
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Take the dangerous goods officer exam
In order to be appointed and work as a dangerous goods officer, you must have a training certificate. The training certificate is issued to you by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce after you have attended a training course and passed an examination.
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Take the examination for financial investment brokers
In order to obtain a license as a fee-based financial investment advisor, you must provide proof of the required expertise.
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Take the examination for the sale of over-the-counter medicines
In order to be able to offer so-called over-the-counter medicines in the trade, you must prove the corresponding expertise by passing an examination.
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Teaching profession Recognize GDR qualifications and certificates of competence
If you would like to be employed in the preparatory service or teaching service for the corresponding teaching profession, in exceptional cases an examination of the equivalence of your teaching examination or teaching qualification acquired in the GDR is required.
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Trade register with equivalent master craftsman examination Apply for registration
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Trade roll registration with master craftsman examination certificate
You have successfully passed the examination for the master craftsman's diploma and would like to work independently in a trade that is subject to registration? Then you must first register your business in the register of skilled crafts.
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Veterinarian: temporary exercise of the profession without license to practice medicine - permit
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Waste management: testing bodies (testing laboratories and measuring points) - determination/notification
If you want to make a query for the notified inspection bodies in Rhineland-Palatinate, then use the "Search System measuring points and experts" (ReSyMeSa) .
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If you use the job title "geriatric nurse" or "geriatric nurse", you need a permit. You can find out more here.
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If you use the job title "midwife" or "maternity nurse", you need a license. You can find out more here.
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If you want to use the professional title "speech therapist", you need a license to do so. You can find out more here.
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If you have the job title "Orthoptist" or "orthoptist", you need a license. You can find out more here.
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If you wish to use the professional title "podiatrist" or "podiatrist", you need a license. You can find out more here.