Replacing a Lost Hunting License
If you have lost your hunting license, you can have a replacement issued.
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Basic information
If you want to hunt in Germany, you need a hunting license.
If you have lost your hunting license, you can apply for a replacement at the authority responsible for your place of residence.
You can apply for this replacement document for annual, daily, and youth hunting licenses.
Requirements
- You have already been issued a hunting license.
- You have lost your hunting license.
- You have immediately reported the loss of your hunting license to the appropriate authority.
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Procedure
- You can submit the application in writing by mail or in person.
- If you submit the application in writing, fill it out and submit it by mail or in person to the appropriate authority.
- You can fill out the application form on-site at the relevant office, or you can request the form by email.
- The application and the required supporting documents will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
- If all requirements are met, you will receive a replacement hunting license.
More information
You can also request a replacement for a lost youth hunting license.
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Necessary Documents
- Identification card or passport
- recent photo
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Fees / Costs
For more information on fees, please refer to the Environmental Administration’s Fee Regulation. You can find the link to it under “Legal Basis” – “Environmental Administration Fee Regulation (UmwKostV).”
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
1 year bis 3 years A replacement for an annual hunting license is valid for a maximum of 3 years.
14 days A replacement for a one-day hunting license is valid for no more than 14 consecutive days within a hunting year.How long does it take to process
It depends on the individual case.
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Updated on 20.07.2026