Apply for the use of a municipal coat of arms

If you want to use the coat of arms of a municipality, you need permission to do so.

The coat of arms of a municipality, a town or a district may only be used with the permission of the municipality concerned.

It must be clear from the application and an attached draft of the intended representation of the coat of arms in what form and for what purpose it is to be used.

Occasional depictions of the coat of arms for decorative purposes at conferences, festivities and similar occasions can be applied for informally.
The use of the coat of arms must not impair the legitimate interests of the municipality.

The required documents depend on the respective municipal statutes.

Requirements for the application depend on the respective municipal statutes.

The legal basis is the municipal statutes of the respective municipality

Contradiction

• Apply for the use of the coat of arms to the administration of the municipality whose coat of arms you wish to use.
• The local authority will decide on the application and inform you of its decision.
• The details of the procedure are determined by the municipality within the framework of its municipal statutes.
  

There is no deadline.

The fees depend on the respective municipal fee schedule.

Even a modified or stylized coat of arms that could be confused with the coat of arms of a municipality may only be used with the permission of the municipality concerned.