Apply for a hunting licence
With a hunting licence, you are allowed to hunt and purchase hunting weapons in Germany. In addition, you always require the authorisation of the respective hunting ground owner.
Description
Application: To apply for a hunting licence for the first time, you must visit us in person after making an appointment. Please email us in advance with the completed ‘Hunting Licence Application’ form and a copy of your identity document so that we can check your suitability under hunting and firearms legislation beforehand. Any outstanding documents can be submitted at a later date. To renew your hunting licence, you can either apply by post, visit us in person, or send an authorised representative with a power of attorney and an identity card or passport.
Collection: For a first-time application, you must appear in person to collect your hunting licence. A minor may collect their youth hunting licence in person, as this is only issued once a declaration of consent from their legal guardian has been provided. In the case of renewals, your hunting licence will usually be sent to you by post. Loss of the hunting licence If you have lost your hunting licence, you must report this to us immediately. If the lost hunting licence has already expired, you must apply for a new one. If it is still valid, you can apply for a duplicate.
Requirements
Anyone applying for a hunting licence must fulfil certain requirements:
- Reliability
- physical aptitude
- passed hunting examination (German or equivalent examination)
- Proof of hunting liability insurance (at least 500,000 euros for personal injury and at least 50,000 euros for property damage)
Youth hunting licence
Young people aged 16 and over can obtain a youth hunting licence if they meet the requirements for a hunting licence and also submit a written declaration of assumption of liability and consent from one or both legal representatives.
A young person may not take part in social hunts and may otherwise only hunt when accompanied by an adult with hunting experience (legal guardian or supervisor authorised in writing). A firearms licence can only be applied for from the age of 18.
Required documents
Initial application
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Original and copy of examination certificate
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Two passport photos (printed)
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Original and copy of identity card/passport
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Original hunting liability confirmation from the insurance company
Youth hunting licence
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Documents as for the initial application (see above)
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Declaration of consent and liability of the legal representatives (all legal guardians)
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Copies of the identity cards of the legal representatives
Extension
- Copy of identity card or passport
- Original hunting licence
- Original hunting liability confirmation from the insurance company
- 2 passport photos, if the fields on your current hunting licence are already full
Questions & Answers
Foreign hunting licences do not entitle the holder to hunt or purchase hunting weapons in Germany.
All information on the daily or annual hunting licence for foreign nationals (hunting licence for foreign nationals).
Contact
Waffenbehörde
Website
Postal address
Waffenbehörde
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Address
Ruppertstraße 19
80337 München
Application procedure
Please submit applications and enquiries to the weapons, hunting, fishing and explosives authorities in writing. You can do this digitally at waffen.kvr@muenchen.de or by post (submit original documents). We have set up a digital application procedure with authentication for the application for a small arms licence.
You will receive your respective notifications and documents by post. You will then receive the invoice for this from the city treasury.
If you need to visit us in person (e.g. to hand in a firearms licence), please send an email to waffen.kvr@muenchen.de. We will then send you an appointment confirmation or appointment suggestions if necessary.
Further information on the individual services of the Weapons, Hunting, Fishing and Explosives Authorities.