Apply for a clearance certificate in accordance with the 1st Explosives Ordinance (non-commercial)

    Description

    Anyone wishing to handle and/or purchase explosive substances (black powder, nitrocellulose powder) requires a permit in accordance with Section 27 of the Explosives Act (SprengG). In order to obtain such a permit, you must first attend a course to teach you the specialist knowledge required for the non-commercial handling and transportation of explosive substances. You will need a clearance certificate for admission to this specialist course. You will receive the clearance certificate upon application.

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    Anträge nach dem Sprengstoffgesetz (SprengG)

    ID: L100001_383202907

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    Payment methods

    • Transfer

    Trust level

    You need an account with password to use this online service (trust level: low).

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    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 22.11.2022

    Technisch geändert on 01.02.2023

    Language

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de

    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017

    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Contact point

    The public order offices of the districts and independent cities are responsible.

    You can also handle the procedure electronically via the Single Point of Contact.

    Contact person

    Kreisverwaltung Hersfeld-Rotenburg - Ordnung und Gewerbe

    Address

    address

    Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 9

    36251 Bad Hersfeld

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    Elevator available

    Wheelchair access

    Opening hours

    Montag bis Dienstag 08:00 - 16:00 Uhr
    Mittwoch 08:00 - 13:00 Uhr
    Donnerstag 08:00 - 17:30 Uhr
    Freitag 08:00 - 13:00 Uhr

    Contact

    Forms

    Bestätigung zum Nachweis eines Bedürfnisses für die Erteilung einer Erlaubnis nach § 27 des Sprengstoffgesetzes
    Antrag auf Ausstellung einer Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung nach § 34 Abs. 2 der Ersten Verordnung zum Sprengstoffgesetz

    Version

    Technisch geändert on 20.01.2026

    Language version

    de

    Sprache: de

    Required documents

    • Identity card / passport,
    • Course certificate,
    • Certificate of need (for muzzle loaders or reloaders),
    • Membership certificate (gunners)
    • Valid hunting license (hunter)

    Prerequisites

    • Physical aptitude
    • Completion of 21 years of age (exception possible)
    • Reliability

    Deadlines

    The application must be submitted in good time, at the latest 8 weeks before the intended participation in a course.

    Costs

    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 Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration (VwKost-HSM). The costs range between 30.00 - 250.00 euros.

    Notes (specifics)

    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

    Area of validity

    Hesse

    Official approval

    Officially approved by Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration (AK Internet) on 11.04.2014

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 14.04.2014

    Technisch geändert on 08.07.2024

    Keywords

    Explosionsgefährliche Stoffe, Schießpulver, Vorderladerwaffen, Jäger, Schwarzpulver, Nitrozellulosepulver, explosionsgefährliche Stoffe, Sportschütze, Pulverschein, Brauchtum, Böllerpulver, Schießen, Laden, Böllerlehrgang, Böllerschützen, Wiederladen, Böllerschießen), Vorderladerlehrgang, Patronenhülsen, Sprengstoffschein, Läden

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de

    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017

    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Englisch

    Sprache: en

    Sprachbezeichnung nativ:

    English

    Technisch erstellt on 07.07.2021

    Technisch geändert on 26.11.2019