Bundesportal | Apply for a clearance certificate in accordance with explosives legislation

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Hesse

Last update or date of publication

April 26, 2023

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Do you want to take part in a state-recognized specialist training course for handling explosive substances?

Then you need a clearance certificate in accordance with § 34 of the 1st Explosives Ordinance (1.SprengV).

The clearance certificate must always be presented before the start of an explosives training course (for basic, special and refresher courses). This means that participation in the course is only possible with a clearance certificate.

This clearance certificate is intended for persons who wish to carry out activities involving explosive substances on a commercial basis. When the certificate is issued, inquiries are made to check reliability and personal suitability.

Please also note any other admission requirements for the courses, depending on the type of course.

Clearance certificates for persons whose aim is to apply for a § 27 SprengG permit (non-commercial) must be applied for from the districts in Hesse.

No documents are required.

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: No
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance necessary: No
Online services available: Yes

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Preconditions

The prerequisite is that you have reached the age of 21.

Hints

The certificate is issued if you are reliable and personally suitable to participate in courses in accordance with the SprengG. Please note the admission requirements for the courses.

Information on explosives from the Darmstadt Regional Council

Information on explosives from the Giessen Regional Council

Information on explosives from the Kassel Regional Council

Working world Hesse (Portal of the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration and Sozialnetz Hessen)

The issuance of a clearance certificate is subject to a fee. The fees are determined according to the administrative cost regulations for the area of responsibility of the Ministry of Social Affairs (VwKost-HSM). The costs range between 30.00 and 250.00 euros.

The total costs are made up of the fixed fee and the framework fee.
Fee
40.00 to 400.00 EUR
Advance payment
no
The total costs are made up of the fixed fee and the framework fee.
Fee
55.00 EUR
Advance payment
no

Basis for legal action

§ Section 34 First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (1st SprengV)

Legal Remedies

You can file a complaint with the administrative court within one month of notification.

Procedure

You must submit an application for the permit.
The documents will then be checked by the competent authority.
If there are any queries or uncertainties, the authority will contact you and, if necessary, invite you to a personal interview.
Inquiries will be made to check your reliability and personal suitability.
Once the documents have been checked, you will receive a decision notice (the clearance certificate) and a fee notice with a request for payment.

Deadlines

No deadlines need to be observed.

Processing time

6 weeks until 12 weeks

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