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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 authority responsible for you.

Basic information
You require a permit for the commercial transportation of passengers by bus or coach in occasional services.
Occasional services include
- Excursions
- Vacation trips
- Trips with rental buses
The permit is limited to a maximum of 10 years. Before your temporary permit expires, you can submit a corresponding application for reissue to the authority responsible for you. On the basis of the new, again temporary permit, you can continue your bus and coach operation seamlessly.
Requirements
- You are or were already in possession of a bus and coach license as an entrepreneur.
- You can guarantee the financial capacity of the company.
- You or the person appointed to manage the business are reliable.
- You or the person appointed to manage the business are professionally qualified.
- They have their registered office or branch office in Germany.
Procedure
If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact the responsible office.
More information
Legal remedies:
- Appeal: Further information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the notification of your application.
- Legal action before the administrative court if the objection is unsuccessful.
Necessary Documents
- Current and expiring authorization
- Application for reissue of the bus permit with details of:
  Surname and first name of the applicant
  Place of residence and place of business
  for natural persons: Date of birth, place of birth
  Number of vehicles, vehicle type, capacity of the vehicles to be used
- Certificates of employment or examination certificates on the professional suitability of the applicant or the person appointed to manage the business
- Equity certificate
  Additional certificate, if applicable
  not older than 3 months
- Certificate in tax matters from the tax office, the municipality, the social insurance institution and the employers' liability insurance association (not older than 3 months):
  by the company
  the legal representative
  the person appointed to manage the business or traffic management
- Certificate of good conduct for submission to the authorities
- Extract from the central trade register
- Extract from the driving aptitude register (FAER)
- Vehicle list
- Proof of liability insurance for buses and coaches including risk index (WKZ)
- Business registration
Fees / Costs

100,00 EUR bis 1.456,00 EUR
The amount of the costs depends on the duration of the permit and the number of vehicles.
Deadlines & processing time

What deadlines must be paid attention to?
10 years Period of validity
How long does it take to process
A decision on your application will be made within 3 months. Processing can be extended by 3 months if necessary.
Legal Bases

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 The official information in German is complete and correct. 24.04.2026

Applying for the reissue of a permit for occasional bus and coach services

Basic information

Requirements

Procedure

More information

Necessary Documents

Fees / Costs

Deadlines & processing time

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

How long does it take to process

Legal Bases