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There are 95 services for Certifying your qualifications and specialised skills

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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(New) Applying for approval for ultralight sports equipment

If you own an ultralight aircraft subject to certification, you must register it under certain circumstances.

Apply for a Certificate of good standing

If you are interested in working in an academic or non-academic health profession abroad, you will need a Certificate of good standing.

Apply for a certificate assessment for a foreign university qualification

Have you completed your studies abroad? With the certificate evaluation, you will find out whether your studies are equivalent to a German degree programme.

Apply for a certificate for dangerous goods safety officer examination

In order to be appointed and active as a dangerous goods safety adviser, you must have proof of training. The training certificate will be issued to you after participation in a...

Apply for a certificate for the initial qualification of drivers in passenger transport

Anyone who transports people as an entrepreneur with buses (regular services, excursion bus trips or holiday destination trips), taxis or rental cars must be in possession of a...

Apply for a certificate of competence for chemical climate protection

If you install, check for leaks, maintain, maintain or recover plants with fluorinated greenhouse gases, you will need a new certificate of competence after 4 July 2009 so that...

Apply for a designation as a testing centre for sewage sludge investigations in waste management

If you want to act as an investigation body for sewage sludge investigations in waste management, you must be notified (determined) by the competent authority.

Apply for a determination on the inspection body for waste wood in waste management

If you act as a body for the inspection and examination of waste wood batches that are to be recycled mechanically within the framework of the external monitoring of the...

Apply for a licence to practise medicine

In order to be able to practice the profession as a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, psychological psychotherapist or child and adolescent psychotherapist in Germany, a separate...

Apply for a license to practise as a veterinarian

Would you like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.

Apply for a permit as a veterinarian with a temporary license to practice medicine

If you have completed training as a veterinarian, but do not have a license to practice medicine, and only want to practice the veterinary profession temporarily, you need a...

Apply for a permit for the (international) commercial carriage of goods by road / Community licence

If you intend to transport goods with motor vehicles over 3.5 tonnes on a commercial basis or for a fee, you need the permission of the locally competent approval authority...

Apply for a public appointment as an auctioneer

If you want to carry out public auctions (forced pawn sales or emergency sales), you will need a public order. The owner of the auctioned goods has no influence on the price and...

Apply for admission as a patent attorney

You may only act as a patent attorney if you have been admitted to the Patent Attorney's Office by the Chamber of Patent Attorneys. You must apply for admission. Patent...

Apply for admission to the bar

If you want to work as a lawyer, you need a license. Preconditions You have acquired the qualification to become a judge in accordance with the German Judges Act or You...

Apply for an EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive

If you want to provide certain services in another EU country, you will need the EU certificate for some EU countries (e.B. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg) as proof of your...

Apply for an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession

If you want to gain access to the telematics infrastructure (TI) in healthcare, you need an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession.

Apply for an electronic institution card (SMC-B) as an institution with employees in healthcare professions

As a nursing, obstetric or physiotherapy facility, would you like to give your employees access to the telematics infrastructure (TI)? Then you can apply for an electronic...

Apply for an extension for electronic institution card (SMC-B) as an institution with employees in health professions

As a nurse, obstetrician, or physiotherapy facility, would you like to extend your employees' access to the telematics infrastructure (TI)? Then, under certain conditions, you...

Apply for an order as a chimney sweep

On 01.01.2013 the Chimney SweepIng Crafts Act (SchfHwG) came into force. The now authorized district chimney sweeps (bBSF) are only responsible for the so-called "sovereign...

Apply for approval for emission and immission assessment bodies

As an approved measuring point for emissions and immissions in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act, you can offer your services throughout Germany after...

Apply for approval of experts for cross-samples

As part of the official monitoring of foodstuffs and commodities, samples of foodstuffs, cosmetics, consumer goods and tobacco products are regularly taken to check their...

Apply for authorisation to practise crafts

You are registered with a craft subject to approval in the register of craftsmen and would like to practice another craft? Then, under certain conditions, you can apply for...

Apply for authorisation to set up a branch of experts

You already have a branch as an expert and would now like to register a branch? Find out more here.

Apply for certificates of origin and IHK certificates for commercial documents

The Chambers of Commerce and Industry issue certificates of origin and other trade certificates for the export industry.

Apply for designation as an expert for long-term storage facilities under the Landfill Ordinance

If you wish to work as an expert or expert for long-term storage facilities under the Landfill Ordinance, you must be appointed by the competent authority.

Apply for electronic certificates of origin and other commercial certificates from the HWK

Issuance of electronic certificate of origin and other certificate for foreign trade

Apply for exemption for persons from other EU/EEA countries and Switzerland for entry in the Register of Craftsmen

Are you from another EU/EEA country or Switzerland and would like to practise a craft subject to authorisation in Germany? Then, under certain conditions, you can have your...

Apply for exemption from competence requirement according to the Chemicals Ozone Layer Ordinance

In individual cases, you may be exempted from the requirement of technical or craft training as proof of competence in accordance with the Chemicals Ozone Layer Ordinance.

Apply for permission for the professional title "Podiatrist"

When working as a podiatrist, a distinction is made between cosmetic and medical foot care. Cosmetic foot care (on a healthy foot) can be practiced without a permit, but must be...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of dietician

If you want to use the professional title "dietician" or "dietician", you need a permit. Prerequisites for this are: They have completed the prescribed training and passed...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of geriatric nurse

If you want to use the job title "geriatric nurse" or "geriatric nurse", you need a permit. If you carry out the activity only temporarily and occasionally, a report to the...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of health supervisor

Do you attach great importance to hygiene and cleanliness? Find out here about the recognition as a health supervisor.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of speech therapist

If you want to use the professional title "speech therapist" or "speech therapist", you need permission to do so. The permit is granted on application if the applicant has...

Apply for proof of competence for the supply of plant protection products

A person needs a certificate of competence if he wants to place plant protection products on the market commercially or via the Internet outside of commercial activities.

Apply for proof of competence for the use of plant protection products

If you use plant protection products, advise on plant protection, or want to instruct or supervise persons who use plant protection products as part of a training relationship...

Apply for public appointment and swearing-in as a sampler

With a public appointment as a sampler, you are available to courts, authorities, business and the general public as a particularly reliable, credible and experienced person.

Apply for recognition as a blacksmith

If you want to work as a hoof shoesmith or hoof shoesmith, you need state recognition. Examination certificates acquired outside Germany in the field of hoof and hoof fittings...

Apply for recognition as a counselling centre for pregnancy conflict counselling

If you would like to set up a pregnancy conflict counselling centre, you can do so under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a test engineer for structural analysis

Test engineer for stability is anyone who is recognized as such by the supreme building supervisory authorityis recognised. Other persons may not use this designation.In order...

Apply for recognition as a test expert for stability

Audit experts check and certify in their respective specialist area on behalf of the client orof the other person responsible under building code law to comply with building...

Apply for recognition as a test expert for structural fire protection

Test experts examine and certify in their respective specialist area on behalf of the client orof the other person responsible under building regulations to comply with building...

Apply for recognition as a test expert for technical installations and facilities

Inspection experts check and certify compliance with building regulations requirements in their respective specialist area on behalf of the client or the other person...

Apply for recognition as a training organiser for ADR courses

If you would like to carry out training courses for dangerous goods officers, you must be recognised as a training organiser by the locally responsible Chamber of Industry and...

Apply for recognition as an auditor for earthworks and foundation engineering

Would you like to work as an auditor for earthworks and foundation engineering? To do this, you must be recognised.

Apply for recognition as an expert organisation for installations for the handling of substances hazardous to water

If you want to set up an expert organisation that tests plants for handling substances hazardous to water, prepares expert opinions and certifies or monitors specialist...

Apply for recognition as an eye test site

If you want to operate an eye test site, you need official recognition.

Apply for recognition for assessment of driving aptitude

If you would like to operate an assessment centre for driving aptitude , you need recognition by the competent authority. The prerequisite is that the financial and...

Apply for recognition for investigation bodies in the area of the BBodSchG

Would you like to provide high-quality services as an expert or investigating body in the EU for tasks under the Federal Soil Protection Act? Then you can apply for official...

Apply for recognition of ADR courses

If you want to carry out training courses for dangerous goods drivers, you must be recognized as a training organizer by the locally responsible IHK.

Apply for recognition of a driving instructor training centre

If you want to train or have trained people who want to become driving instructors (driving instructor candidates) in a driving instructor training centre, you need the official...

Apply for recognition of a further training qualification as a veterinarian

In addition to your professional title as a veterinarian, you can use other designations on request. Read the most important information here.

Apply for recognition of testing laboratories and measuring points

Would you like to have your test laboratory or measuring point notified? Find out more here.

Apply for registration for debt collection service

If you wish to provide collection services on a business basis, you must register this activity in the Legal Services Register. It can be registered who is personally suitable...

Applying for a driving instructor's license

Anyone who trains persons who wish to obtain a licence to drive motor vehicles (learner drivers) requires a driving licence. The driving licence is issued on application in...

Applying for a health professional title

If you want to use a job title in one of the following health professions, you need a permit: Nurses Health and paediatric nurses Midwife/Maternity Nurse Podiatrist ...

Applying for a temporary licence to practise the veterinary profession

In order for you to be able to work temporarily in Germany as a veterinarian without a license to practice medicine, you need a permit.

Applying for equivalence of a qualification according to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance

If you want to have your already acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognised as equivalent to expertise, you must prove equivalence to the competent...

Applying for recognition as a soil protection expert

You can be recognised as an expert on soil protection issues.

Applying for recognition as a testing, monitoring or certification body (PÜZ body) for construction products

Construction products, their manufacture/application Types of construction, the design of which requires exceptional expertise and experience of the persons entrusted with...

Applying for recognition as an auditing firm

The profession of sworn accountant can also be exercised in a professional society. Such a company requires state recognition as an auditing firm by the Chamber of Auditors....

Applying for recognition of a competence course for biocidal products

If you wish to offer a course on the competent use of biocidal products, you must have the course recognised by the competent body in advance.

Applying for recognition of an asbestos competence course

If you want to offer a course for professional activities with asbestos, you must have the course recognised by the competent authority.

Applying for recognition of first aid training places

Bodies carrying out training in first aid and/or life-saving emergency measures at the scene of an accident for the acquisition of a driving licence require official recognition...

Appoint an authorised person responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act during slaughter

You or your employees slaughter, stun or bleed animals commercially? Then, for animal welfare reasons, you must appoint a person authorised to issue instructions.

Appoint water protection officers

The authority may also order the appointment of a water protection officer in addition to those who are already obliged to appoint a water protection officer.

Auditor - publicly appoint/swear in

Sworn accountants must be appointed by the Chamber of Auditors in order to practise their profession. With the appointment, the membership in the Chamber of Auditors is...

Auditor Apply for appointment

Auditors must be appointed by the Chamber of Auditors in order to be able to practise their profession. With the appointment, the membership in the Chamber of Auditors is...

Authorisation to practise for journeymen or companions or skilled workers or skilled workers with qualified professional experience

If you have completed a journeyman's or final examination in a recognised training occupation in the craft sector and have qualified professional experience, you can become...

Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

Companies based in the European Union and involved in customs operations, i.e. also operating outside the European Internal Market, can apply for the status of Authorised...

Checking the reliability of traders in sectors of industry in need of monitoring

Anyone who registers or re-registers a trade requiring monitoring checks its reliability by the trade authority on the basis of a certificate of good conduct for submission to...

Clarifying EU law abroad

If you, as an EU citizen or a company in another country, face additional obstacles because a public authority does not comply with EU law, SOLVIT can help. SOLVIT is a network...

Environmental verifier approval

The Environmental Audit Act grants environmental verifiers the right to confirm compliance with the requirements of the European Eco-Audit System (EMAS) to organisations ...

Explosives Act Report the appointment of a responsible person

If you, as the owner of a business that is authorised to handle or traffic explosive substances, appoint responsible persons in accordance with § 19 of the Explosives Act, you...

Grant state recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad for the training of "social work specialists"

Upon application, anyone who carries out an activity corresponding to the social worker, the social pedagogue or the social pedagogue and has successfully completed training as...

Have educational qualifications from the GDR recognised in higher education

Graduates who have a degree from a university, technical or engineering school or an ecclesiastical educational institution of the former GDR, which had or has its seat in the...

Have foreign professional qualifications recognised as state examinations for state-certified food chemists

Food chemists from other countries of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland can apply for recognition of their diploma or university degree...

Interpreter and translator - Apply for proof of professional aptitude

Do you want to interpret, sign language interpret or translate at courts and authorities? Find out here which requirements you need for this.

Provide pension advice

If you wish to provide pension advice in the following areas, you must register with the competent authority: statutory pension and accident insurance, social compensation...

Request a change to the entry in the list of air sports equipment

If you purchase a used ultralight aircraft subject to registration, you must indicate this.

Request an examination of personal reliability for the conduct of road haulage transactions

They want to carry out commercial transports with vehicles whose permissible gross vehicle weight is more than 3.5 tonnes. For this you need a permit (road haulage permit). One...

Request proof of information for innkeepers

They need a restaurant permit (concession) if they want to serve alcohol in their business. A restaurant permit will only be issued if you can present a certificate from the...

Request proof of information for the security industry

You must provide proof of information in the security industry if you are employed and take over guarding tasks in the security industry on your own responsibility.

Request public appointment and swearing-in as an expert

Would you like to be publicly appointed and sworn in as an expert or expert? Then you can apply for this at the competent authority.

Take a proficiency test on 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 means of an examination.

Take the competence test for the security industry

The following activities in the security industry may only be carried out after passing the competence examination at the IHK:Inspection rounds in public traffic areas or in...

Take the proficiency test as a financial investment intermediary

To obtain permission as a fee-based financial investment advisor, you must demonstrate the required expertise.

Take the specialist examination for the arms trade

As part of the licensing procedure for the commercial arms trade, you must prove the appropriate expertise. To do this, you take a specialist examination at the Chamber of...

View appointment of an immission control officer

If you have newly appointed or dismissed an immission control officer or if there have been changes in his area of responsibility, you must report this to the responsible...

View the appointment of animal welfare officers

Do you carry out animal experiments in your facility or company, keep or breed laboratory animals? Then, as the responsible person, you must appoint an animal welfare officer...

Waste Management Company - Certificate

Each waste producer must ensure that his waste is properly disposed of. In order to legally relieve the waste producer in this respect, the legislator has introduced the term ...

Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft - Recognition

The profession of auditor can also be exercised in a professional company. Such a company requires state recognition as an auditing firm by the Chamber of Auditors. All European...