Vertebrate pest control, applying for a permit for commercial killing or stunning
Do you commercially control vertebrate animals as pests? Then you need an animal welfare permit from the competent authority.
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Basic information
If you wish to control vertebrate animals as pests on a commercial basis, you will require a permit under animal welfare law from the competent authority before commencing your activity.
In order to obtain a permit, you may also need to enclose certificates of competence from persons who regularly stun or kill vertebrates for the purpose of killing them on a professional or commercial basis with your application.
You may commence the activity as soon as you have been granted the permit.Requirements
The persons responsible for the activity have the necessary expertise and reliability.
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Procedure
You can apply for a permit by post or e-mail.
- Submit an informal application for a permit.
- Attach the required documents to the application and submit everything to the responsible office.
- The competent authority will check your application.
- You will receive the permit if you meet the necessary requirements.
More information
Legal remedy:
Complaint to the locally competent administrative court within one month of receipt of the decision.
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Necessary Documents
- Proof of the expertise of the person responsible
- and, if applicable, the deputy responsible person
- Proof of the reliability of the operator
- by presenting a police clearance certificate
- Proof of the expertise of the person responsible
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Competent Department
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Lebensmittelüberwachungs-, Tierschutz- und Veterinärdienst des Landes Bremen (LMTVet); Standort Bremen
- 0421 361 21223
- Lötzener Straße 3, 28207 Bremen
- Website
- office
@lmtvet. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
The costs are variable. Please refer to the list of healthcare costs under "Legal basis".
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
None.
How long does it take to process
No information possible, as it depends on the individual case.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 29.01.2026