You can register for the theoretical and practical examination directly at the Lindau (Lake Constance) District Office.

For the practical examination, you can usually register by telephone at the district office and arrange the examination date and location.

The Lake Constance skipper's license is issued when the theoretical examination and the practical examination have been successfully passed or proven and all documents are complete. Both parts of the examination must be passed within 12 months or taken at the same examination authority.

If a boatmaster's license has been lost, the authority that issued the boatmaster's license will issue a second copy upon request.

You must pass all theoretical and practical parts of the examination within twelve months in order to be granted a patent.

Note: In special cases, such as illness or pregnancy, you can apply in writing for an extension of the deadline.

The processing time depends on the individual case. Processing usually takes place within one week.