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Apply for a hunting license in Berlin at the Firearms Authority LKA 514. Online application, required documents, prerequisites and processing time.

Updated: January 26, 2026 · Editorially reviewed

Responsible Authority

Name
Waffenbehörde der Polizei Berlin
Department
LKA 514
Address
Platz der Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin
Phone
(030) 4664-9514-20
Email
waffenbehoerde@polizei.berlin.de
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Responsible Authority

The Firearms Authority of the Berlin Police (LKA 514) is responsible for issuing the hunting license.

  • Address: Platz der Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin
  • Phone: (030) 4664-9514-20 to -27
  • Email: waffenbehoerde@polizei.berlin.de
  • Office hours: Thursday 09:00-13:00 (from 2026 by appointment only)

Application Routes

Online Application

The most convenient option: You can apply for the hunting license directly online via the Berlin service portal.

Link: service.berlin.de, Apply for a Hunting License

PDF Form

Alternatively, you can download the application form, fill it in, and submit it by post or in person.

Download: Hunting License Application Form (PDF)

Prerequisites

  1. Hunter's Examination passed, Proof via examination certificate
  2. Minimum age 18 years, For the full hunting license (youth hunting license from age 16)
  3. Reliability, Clean police clearance certificate
  4. Personal suitability, No physical or mental impairments
  5. Hunting liability insurance, Minimum coverage 500,000 EUR

Required Documents

  • Hunter's Examination certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Proof of hunting liability insurance
  • Police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months)
  • Identity card or passport
  • 2 current passport photos (biometric)
  • Completed application form

Processing Time

Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks. With complete documents, it may be faster.

Special Features in Berlin

  • No mandatory training: In Berlin, you can sit the Hunter's Examination directly without completing a course beforehand
  • Appointment required from 2026: In-person visits only by appointment
  • Combined with firearms possession permit: If applying for a firearms possession permit (WBK) at the same time, processing may take longer

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply for a hunting license in Berlin?

You apply for a hunting license at the Firearms Authority of the Berlin Police (LKA 514), Platz der Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin. You can submit the application online via the Berlin service portal or using a PDF form.

What documents do I need for the hunting license application?

You will need: Hunter's Examination certificate (original or certified copy), proof of hunting liability insurance, police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months), identity card or passport, 2 biometric passport photos, and the completed application form.

How much does a hunting license cost in Berlin?

The fees for a hunting license in Berlin range between 50 and 201 EUR, depending on the period of validity. An annual hunting license costs approximately 50-70 EUR, a three-year hunting license correspondingly more.

How long does it take to process the hunting license application?

Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks. With complete documents, it may be faster. Plan sufficient time before the start of the hunting season.

Do I have to attend a hunting course in Berlin?

No, there is no mandatory training requirement in Berlin. You can sit the Hunter's Examination directly without completing a preparatory course. However, a course is recommended.

How it works

  1. 1Find a hunting school
  2. 2Complete training
  3. 3Pass the exam
  4. 4Apply for license
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