You need a license to transfer the license for commercial passenger transport by taxi. You can submit a corresponding application to the responsible transport authority.

• The applicant, as a business owner, already holds a taxi license.
• The safety and operational capacity of the business are guaranteed.
• There are no facts indicating that the applicant, as a business owner, or the person appointed to manage the business is unreliable.
• The applicant, as a business owner, or the person appointed to manage the business is professionally qualified.
• The applicant and the business owners commissioned by the applicant to provide transportation services have their registered office or branch office within the country, as defined by commercial law.

In the case of legal entities under public law, these requirements are deemed to be met.
 

To obtain a transfer of the license for the commercial transportation of passengers by taxi, follow these steps:

• Submit the appropriate application to the transportation authority with jurisdiction over you and include all required documents with the application.
• The authority will process your application and conduct the necessary hearings. 
• You will receive a notice of the decision regarding the transfer of the taxi license. If applicable, you will be issued the license certificate.

• Appeal. For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the notice regarding your application.
• Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Deadlines only begin to run once a complete application has been submitted. If your application is complete, a decision will be made within three months. The deadline can be extended by three months if necessary.

The processing time may vary between the relevant transport authorities. The processing time may depend, among other things, on whether all documents relevant to the decision have been submitted or whether additional documents are required.

The transport authority of the respective independent city or district is responsible.

• Valid permit
• Informal statement explaining why the taxi permit should be transferred
• Statement by the license recipient agreeing to assume the obligations under the taxi license
• Application for the transfer of the taxi license 
  • Last name and first name of the applicant; 
  • Residence and business address; 
  • For individuals: date of birth, place of birth; 
  • Number of vehicles, 
  • Vehicle type, 
  • Capacity of the vehicles to be used
• Certificates of employment or examination certificates attesting to the professional qualifications of the licensee or the person appointed by the licensee to manage the business
• Certificate of equity capital / supplementary certificate (form pursuant to Section 2(2)(2) / Section 2(3) of the Ordinance on Access to the Road Passenger Transport Profession (PBZugV)) for the licensee, not older than 12 months
• Certificate of good standing from the tax office, the municipality, the social security agency, and the workers’ compensation association regarding the licensee, not older than 3 months (issued by the company, the legal representative, and the person appointed to manage the business / transport manager of the licensee)
• Certificate of good conduct for the licensee for submission to the authorities pursuant to Section 30(5) of the Federal Central Register Act (BZRG) 
• Extract from the Central Trade Register pursuant to Section 150(5) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO) (for companies) regarding the licensee
• Extract from the Driver Fitness Registry (FAER) regarding the licensee

General Documents

• List of vehicles, including rental vehicles (if applicable) with rental agreements or a leasing list
• Proof of liability insurance for taxis, including the vehicle risk code (WKZ)
• Proof of installation of an alarm system or an exemption permit pursuant to Section 25 of the Federal Road Traffic Regulations (BOKraft)
• Proof of installation of a fare meter (taximeter) and, if applicable, the most recent calibration report
• Business registration
• For partnerships: a list of partners, the partnership agreement, or other proof of authority to enter into contracts
• Certified extract from the commercial register

The amount of the fees depends on: 

• the number of vehicles and
• the duration of the permit.

Cash/EC

Forms available: Yes
Written application required: No
Informal application accepted: Yes
In-person appearance required: No