Transport permits

Whether goods are moved by tram, heavy-duty transport or inland waterway vessel, making sure than people and goods arrive safely at their destination requires special licences and authorisations for certain vehicles and forms of transport. You can get an overview here.

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Apply for a replacement following notification of loss of the exemption permit for vehicles and vehicle combinations
If you have lost your exemption permit or it has gone missing, you can apply for a new one from the competent authority.
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Apply for a transfer of the rental car permit
Do you want to transfer the permit for your rental car business from another entrepreneur to yourself? To do this, you need to submit an application.
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Apply for an extension of the rental car permit
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Apply for an operating permit for drone flights with a risk ("special" category)
You may fly a drone without prior permission if you meet the relevant requirements. However, if the operation poses an increased risk to bystanders, you must apply for an operating permit in advance.
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Apply for permission to use airspace
If you want to fly flying objects, you must apply for permission to use the airspace under certain conditions. A permit may be required for fireworks, balloons, kites, searchlights and lasers, for example.
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Apply for permit for large and heavy transport
If you want to transport a load with a particularly large vehicle on public roads, or if the load exceeds legal dimensions, you must apply for a permit.
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Apply for special approval in accordance with § 70 StVZO for vehicles with deviating exhaust and/or noise behavior
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Apply for the reinstatement of the rental car permit
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Applying for a certificate of competence for animal transportation
Do you want to transport animals? Then it is best to seek advice, as there are different requirements depending on the animals to be transported and the reason for the transportation.
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Applying for a permit to operate individual vehicles
If your vehicle does not have EC type approval, you must apply for type approval before the vehicle can be admitted to road traffic.
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Applying for a transfer license for the intra-Community transport of civil explosives
If you wish to transfer or transport civil explosives to, through or out of Germany, you must first apply for a transfer permit from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM).
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Applying for an exemption permit in accordance with § 70 StVZO for vehicles with blue rotating beacon and emergency horn
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Applying for an extension of the cab permit
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Applying for an operating license for a vehicle without registration
Would you like to drive a vehicle that does not require registration and does not have EU type approval? Then you must apply for an operating permit.
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Applying for authorization for occasional bus and coach services
Would you like to operate a bus company for occasional services? Then you must apply for a permit from your local licensing authority.
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Applying for permission for special use
You can also use public roads and paths for purposes other than traffic and public use. To do so, you generally require a special use permit.
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Applying for the replacement of the operating license of unregistered vehicles after loss
Have you lost the operating license of your registration-free vehicle, has it been stolen or has it become illegible? Then you need to apply for a replacement document.
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Applying for the transfer of rights and obligations from the cab permit
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Dangerous goods: transport
Do you want to transport dangerous goods? Below you will find information on what needs to be considered.
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Navigating non-navigable waters Authorisation
In principle, anyone may navigate navigable waters with any watercraft. Beyond the federal waterways, no waters in Rhineland-Palatinate have currently been designated as...
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Requesting entry into geographical areas with drones
If you want to fly over geographical areas with drones, you may need to apply for a permit.
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Submitting complaints to enforce passenger rights in rail, bus and boat transport
Do you have cause for complaint after a train, bus or boat trip? Then you can contact the Federal Railway Authority (EBA).
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Display or apply for a wet lease
If you, as a German airline, wish to use aircraft under wet lease agreements, you must apply for or notify us of this.
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Secure supply chain Germany: Apply for approval as a transporter, known consignor and regulated supplier or agent
If you as a company wish to provide a service as part of the secure supply chain, you can apply for a corresponding status under certain conditions.
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Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC): Apply for issue and submit ARC
If you wish to operate an aircraft, you will need an Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
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Apply for a change to the aviation security program for a foreign air carrier
If you, as a foreign air carrier, wish to change your aviation security program, these changes must be approved by the Federal Aviation Office.
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Apply for an operating license for the cross-border operation of unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category
Are you registered as an operator of unmanned aircraft (UAS) in an EASA member state other than Germany and would like to operate a UAS in the "special" operating category in Germany? Then you need a permit for this.
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Apply for an operating license for unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category
In order to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category in Germany, you need an operating license. Depending on your place of residence or main place of business, you can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office or your state aviation authority.
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Apply for approval of a dangerous goods training program in the aviation sector
Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.
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Apply for approval of aviation security equipment for secure supply chain entities and air carriers
Under certain conditions, you can apply for approval to use aviation security equipment as part of the secure supply chain.
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Acquiring licences, authorisations or permits with a view to starting and operating a business
If you are setting up a business, you can find here information on the procedures, formalities and authorisations you have to follow.
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Apply for approval, modification or deviation of an aircraft maintenance program
You must have a maintenance program, the so-called Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), approved for an aircraft or a fleet of aircraft. You must also have changes or deviations to the AMP approved.
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Apply for aviation security program for foreign air carrier
If you want to operate flights to Germany as a foreign airline, you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.
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Apply for changes to the AOC (dry lease-in, dry lease-out, transfer of supervision, special permits).
If you wish to change your operating license and air operator's certificate (AOC), you can apply for this under certain conditions. The changes include the registration and deregistration of aircraft, transfers of supervision and special permits.
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Apply for transportation of war weapons by ship or plane outside the federal territory
Do you want to transport war weapons outside the Federal Republic of Germany on German-flagged seagoing vessels or in aircraft registered in the German aircraft register? Then you need a permit.
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Applying for an extension of the authorization for occasional bus and coach services
Would you like to increase the number of buses or seats for your bus company? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
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Applying for changes to the EU Community license for buses and coaches in occasional services
Do you have an EU Community license for cross-border occasional transport for which the framework conditions change? Then you must report the changes or have them approved.
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Applying for EU Community license for buses and coaches in occasional services for the first time
Do you run a company that offers international occasional passenger transport services? Then you need to apply for an EU Community license.
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Applying for transportation of war weapons within the federal territory
You require a permit to transport war weapons within the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Apply for aviation security program for German air carrier
If you are a German airline wishing to operate flights within the European Union (EU), you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.
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Apply for change in aviation security program for German air carrier
If you, as a German airline, wish to change your aviation security program, these changes must be approved by the Federal Aviation Office.
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Applying for an exemption and overflight permit for the transportation of dangerous goods by air
If you want to transport dangerous goods that are actually prohibited by air, you must apply for a special permit or an overflight permit.
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Applying for exemptions and alternative verification procedures to European aviation law
Do you need approval for an exemption from European aviation law or an alternative verification procedure instead of the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)? If so, you must apply to the Federal Aviation Office, provided it is responsible in your case.
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Applying for matters in connection with a Part 66 license
If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.
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Applying for permits for aircraft operations
If you operate aircraft, in certain cases you will need permits from the German Federal Aviation Authority for your flight operations - for example, when transporting dangerous goods or flying in low visibility.
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Applying for renewal of the EU Community license for buses and coaches for occasional services
Do you have an EU Community license for international occasional transport that is due to expire? Then you need to apply for an extension.
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Applying for the reissue of a permit for occasional bus and coach services
Would you like to continue your bus company as an occasional service? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
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Applying for the transfer of authorization for occasional bus and coach services
Would you like to transfer the rights and obligations of your bus company for occasional services or operational management to another person? Then you must apply for a permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
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Point of Single Contact
The pan-European network of Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.
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Report the transfer of firearms or ammunition from Germany as an arms dealer
If you are an arms dealer or arms manufacturer with a general transfer permit and are transporting firearms or ammunition from Germany to the EU area, the Schengen states and Northern Ireland, you must report the transfer to the Federal Office of Administration.
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Request exemption from full and partial application of the Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI)
Does the current Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) prevent or hinder the approval of your rail vehicle? Then in certain cases you can apply for an exemption from the application of the TSI.
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Applying for permits for helicopter flight operations
If you operate helicopters, in certain cases you need permits from the Federal Aviation Office for your flight operations - for example, for air rescue services or helicopter winch operations.