Register prostitution activity

• Health consultation: A health consultation must take place before registration. This takes place in person. You can find more information on this under further information
  "Health advice for persons working in prostitution"
• After the consultation, a certificate is issued free of charge, which is valid nationwide and must be presented at the time of registration. This health consultation must also be repeated annually.
• The next step is the official registration in person at the responsible trade authority in Bremen. An appointment is required for this and the registration is linked to a mandatory information and consultation meeting. An appointment must also be made in advance for this. After successful registration, a registration certificate is issued.
  
  • A so-called alias certificate can be used for both the health consultation and the registration. The real name is replaced by a freely selectable fantasy name so that a certain degree of anonymity is maintained. The chosen alias must be identical in all certificates, but can be chosen independently of the working name. The use of the alias makes it possible to appear to operators without having to disclose the real name. The alias certificate also serves as proof during inspections by the registration and permit office, but is not a substitute for an identity card or passport.
  • Registration is mandatory and must take place before starting work. Without a valid registration, the activity is not permitted and operators are obliged to check this. Violations can result in fines of up to 1,000 euros. All locations where the activity is to be carried out must also be specified for the registration. In certain cases, such as the shared use of apartments, additional commercial law regulations may apply.
• The registration procedure can only be carried out by prior appointment (Tel. 0421-361-2871 or inquiries by e-mail to: prostituiertenschutz@wae.bremen.de)
• Registration must be made in person at the trade authority.
• A certificate of registration and health consultation will be issued.

More information

Both certificates - registration certificate and health consultation certificate - must always be carried when engaging in prostitution. Anyone who is unable to present any or only invalid certificates during inspections must expect to be fined.

• Certificate of health consultation (not older than 3 months)
• Identity card, passport, replacement passport or identity card
• If you are a foreign national: If you are not entitled to freedom of movement, you must prove that you have permission to pursue employment or self-employment in Germany
• 2 passport photos

16,00 EUR For the issue of an additional alias certificate.
16,00 EUR For the issue of a certificate of registration.

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

The registration certificate is generally valid for two years and can be extended. For prostitutes under the age of 21, the registration certificate is valid for a shorter period of one year; the health consultation must be repeated every six months.

How long does it take to process

Not specified. Please contact the responsible office.

• § 3 Prostituiertenschutzgesetz - ProstSchG

• Gesundheitliche Beratung für in der Prostitution tätige Personen wahrnehmen