Your recognition procedure as Certified motor vehicle examiner (m/f)
in Lower-Saxony
- The profession of Certified motor vehicle examiner (m/f) is in Germany.
- Recognition of your professional qualification is necessary for you to be able to work in the profession in Germany.
Quick-Info
We will provide you with general information about the procedure here. This page is currently being edited. Soon you will be able to read more details for your profession. You have the following options:
- Send us your questions via our contact form. We are happy to help!
- Contact a counselling centre in your area and receive advice in person. To do this, go back to the page "Your next steps".
- You can also contact the competent authority directly. Get informed before you submit an application to the !
For many professions you need specific knowledge of German. In most cases you are then required to provide a . Please ask your .
- One month at the latest following receipt of your application by the : The competent authority will notify you of receipt of the documents. They will inform you if documents are missing. The procedure begins when the documents are complete.
- After 3 months at the latest you will receive containing the result. In specific cases the competent authority may extend the procedure.
- You are required to pay for the procedure. The will inform you of the exact costs.
- There may be additional costs, e. g. for certifications or compensation measures.
It may be possible for costs to be paid via financial support. You can apply for financial support if you live in Germany and before you submit your application.
Documents for my application
Application form from the
If there is no application form, then apply without a standard application form
Proof of identity (e.g. passport or personal identification)
Marriage certificate (if your name has changed through marriage)
Curriculum vitae
Evidence of your professional qualification (e.g. certificates, certificate of entitlement)
Evidence of the content and duration of your training (e.g. diploma supplement, transcript of records)
Evidence of your professional experience in this profession (e.g. employment references)
Evidence of your other qualifications (e.g. continuing vocational training, seminars)
You will possibly be required to provide evidence that you are permitted to work in your
: You may have to prove that you want to work in Germany.
Information about an already submitted. In this case state to which you applied.
- Possibly further documents
The competent authority will inform you as to which documents you must produce as originals or submit as copies. Some copies must be . We recommend that you do not send originals by post.
You must submit your documents in German. translators must prepare the translations. Contact the competent authority to find out whether they also accept translations from abroad.
My steps to recognition
You may also apply if you are not yet living in Germany.
- You can send the application by post to the competent authority. Do not send originals.
- You may be able to send the application via email. Ask your competent authority before you do. Later on in the recognition procedure, you may be required to submit original copies or of the documents.
- You are able to apply online. Later on in the recognition procedure, you may be required to submit original copies or of the documents. Use the federal state internet portal (in German) for the online application. You will then leave our information page.
My other options
As an , you can select between two procedures for vocational recognition:
- You apply for the procedure described here.
- You apply for the procedure under Section 10 of the Federal Expellees Act (German: “§10 Bundesvertriebenengesetz, BVFG”).
You can decide this. Your competent authority will advise you.
- Do you have any questions? Do you need help with the application? Seek advice! You will find your councelling centre one step back under Counselling offers.
- Do you have questions regarding entry or residence? For more information see Make-it-in-Germany.com.
Further information
The competent authority
Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Bauen und Digitalisierung
Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Bauen und Digitalisierung
- Friedrichswall 1
30159 Hannover - View on Google Maps
- Website
- +49 511 120 0
Any questions or feedback?
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