Hunting License Berlin
Apply for a hunting license in Berlin - Responsible authority, Hunter's Examination, fees from 50 EUR, documents. All information about the Firearms Authority LKA 514.
Updated: January 26, 2026 · Source checked
Key Facts
- Authority
- Waffenbehörde der Polizei Berlin, LKA 514
- Address
- Platz der Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin
- Phone
- (030) 4664-9514-20
- Fees
- 50–201 EUR
- Processing time
Responsible Authority
The Firearms Authority of the Berlin Police (LKA 514) is responsible for issuing hunting licenses.
- 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)
Examination Authority
The Hunter's Examination is organised by the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment (Senatsverwaltung fur Mobilitat, Verkehr, Klimaschutz und Umwelt).
- Address: Am Kollnischen Park 3, 10179 Berlin
- Phone: 030 9025-1344
- Email: jagdberlin@senmvku.berlin.de
Prerequisites
- Passed Hunter's Examination
- Minimum age 18 years (youth hunting license from age 16)
- Reliability (clean police clearance certificate)
- Personal suitability
- Hunting liability insurance
Hunter's Examination in Berlin
The examination consists of three parts:
- Written examination, Wildlife biology, hunting law, firearms law
- Shooting test, Rifle and shotgun
- Oral-practical examination, In the hunting district
Examination fee: approx. 250 EUR | Registration deadlines: 15 January / 15 July
Special feature in Berlin: No mandatory training, you can sit the examination directly.
Fees
| License Type | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hunting license | 75.50 EUR | 141.00 EUR | 201.50 EUR |
| Falconry hunting license | 32.50 EUR | 60.00 EUR | 87.50 EUR |
| Day hunting license | 20.00 EUR | , | , |
(incl. hunting levy)
Submit an Application
- Online: service.berlin.de
- PDF form: Application form
Required Documents
- Hunter's Examination certificate
- Hunting liability insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Identity card/passport
- 2 passport photos
Special Features in Berlin
- No mandatory training before the examination
- Close cooperation with Brandenburg
- Little hunting territory of its own, many hunters practise in Brandenburg
- From 2026, appointments are mandatory at the Firearms Authority
Apply
Apply for your hunting license at the Firearms Authority of the Berlin Police (LKA 514). You can submit the application online or via a PDF form. A prerequisite is passing the Hunter's Examination.
Read more →Costs
The annual hunting license for one year costs 50 EUR in fees plus 25.50 EUR hunting levy. For three years, you pay 125 EUR plus 76.50 EUR hunting levy.
Read more →Hunter Exam
The Hunter’s Examination in Berlin consists of three parts: written, oral-practical, and shooting test. The examination fee is approximately 250 EUR.
Read more →Renew
Apply for renewal of your hunting license at the Firearms Authority (LKA 514). Submit your application well before expiry; fees are the same as for a new license.
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
Which authority issues the hunting license in Berlin?
The Firearms Authority of the Berlin Police (LKA 514) issues the hunting license. Reachable at (030) 4664-9514-20 to -27, Thursdays 09:00-13:00.
How much does a hunting license cost in Berlin?
The annual hunting license costs 50 EUR (1 year), 90 EUR (2 years) or 125 EUR (3 years) plus hunting levy.
Do I have to take a hunting course?
In Berlin, no hunting training is legally mandatory. You can sit the examination directly if you feel prepared.
When are the registration deadlines for the Hunter's Examination?
The registration deadlines are 15 January and 15 July. Contact: jagdberlin@senmvku.berlin.de
What does the Hunter's Examination consist of?
The examination consists of three parts, written examination, shooting test and oral-practical examination. All three must be passed.
How it works
- 1Find a hunting school
- 2Complete training
- 3Pass the exam
- 4Apply for license
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