Apply for calibration
Would you like individual measuring devices or random samples of measuring devices to be calibrated? Then you must submit a corresponding calibration application to the competent authority. You can find out more here.
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Basic information
You must apply to a verification authority for the verification of an individual measuring device or a sample of measuring devices for compliance with statutory requirements.
Measuring devices can only be calibrated if they meet the essential legal requirements of the Measurement and Verification Ordinance in terms of measurement technology and their properties.
If the measuring device meets the requirements during the verification test, an official marking for a further verification period indicates that the device may be used for commercial or official purposes and for measurements in the public interest.
The verification authorities test measuring instruments
- of commerce: for example scales, petrol pumps at filling stations, tankers for mineral oil, fare indicators in cabs,
- occupational safety and environmental protection and
- the police: for example radar measuring devices
There are different legally prescribed calibration validity periods for the various types of measuring devices, which are regulated in the Measurement and Calibration Ordinance.
Requirements
Measuring devices can only be calibrated if they meet the essential requirements of the Measurement and Verification Ordinance. The measuring device must fulfill at least one of the following conditions:
- Type approval from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
- General approval for calibration or type examination certificate
- In the case of EC type approval: Type approval from a European approval authority
- Conformity assessment in accordance with national regulations, the European Measuring Instruments Directive or the European Weighing Instruments Directive (CE marking)
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Procedure
As a user of measuring devices, you must apply for the calibration of your measuring device in writing or online. Calibration usually takes place at the installation site of the measuring device. Depending on the type of measuring device, calibration can take place as part of a round trip. This means that the verification officer will come by for verification without an appointment (e.g. for store scales) or an appointment will be arranged with you (e.g. for truck scales). You must submit measuring devices for electricity, gas, water or heat to a state-recognized inspection body for verification. If the measuring device complies with the requirements during the verification test, an official marking for a further verification period indicates that it is permitted for use in commercial or official transactions and for measurements in the public interest.
More information
Legal remedy:
Administrative court action
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Necessary Documents
- None.
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Competent Department
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Eichamt des Landes Bremen
- (0421) 361-8244
- (0421) 361-8248
- Häschenstraße 14, 28199 Bremen
- Website
- office
@eichamt. bremen. de
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Online Services
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Fees / Costs
The fees charged for the calibration of measuring devices are regulated nationwide by the Ordinance on Fees for Metrology and Verification (Mess- und Eichgebührenverordnung - MessEGebV).
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
An application for calibration must be submitted at least 10 weeks before the calibration period expires. Continued use beyond the end of the verification period is only possible upon application. This only applies to measuring instruments whose calibration period has not yet expired at the time the application is submitted and if the user of the measuring instrument has done everything necessary to carry out the calibration.
How long does it take to process
Processing is carried out on a case-by-case basis depending on the urgency and existing official capacities, if necessary also after coordinating deadlines with third parties.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 26.01.2026