Applying for the transfer of rights and obligations from the cab permit 
Do you want to transfer the permit for your cab business to another entrepreneur? You must submit an application to do this.
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Basic information
You need a permit to transfer the authorization to transport passengers commercially by cab. You can submit a corresponding application to the relevant transport authority.
Requirements
- The applicant is already in possession of a cab permit as an entrepreneur.
- The safety and efficiency of the business are guaranteed.
- There is no evidence that the applicant is unreliable as an entrepreneur or that the person appointed to manage the business is unreliable.
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Procedure
Proceed as follows to obtain a transfer of the permit for the commercial transportation of passengers by cab:
- Submit a corresponding application to the transport authority responsible for you and enclose all the necessary documents with the application.
- The authority will process your application and carry out the necessary hearing procedures.
- You will receive a decision on the transfer of the cab permit. If applicable, you will receive the certificate of approval.
More information
Legal remedy:
- Appeal. Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
- Legal action before the administrative court.
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Necessary Documents
- Informal justification as to why the cab permit should be transferred
- Declaration of the licensee's consent to assume the obligations arising from the cab permit
- Clearance certificates from the tax office, the employers' liability insurance association and the social security authorities
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Competent Department
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Die Senatorin für Bau, Mobilität und Stadtentwicklung
- +49 421 361 0
- Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen
- Website
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@bau. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Deadlines only start to run when an application is ready for a decision. If your application is complete, a decision will be made within 3 months. The deadline can be extended by 3 months if necessary.
How long does it take to process
The processing time may depend, among other things, on whether all documents relevant to the decision have been submitted or whether additional requests for documents become necessary.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 18.07.2025