Renew a Jagdschein in Hessen
Responsible authority in Hessen
The Untere Jagdbehörde of the district or independent city at your main place of residence is responsible for the Jagdschein. This authority issues your Jagdschein in Hessen and also processes your renewal application. So you always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde in the district where you have your main place of residence. If you have questions about renewal, you can reach the responsible office in Hessen by telephone on (0561) 106-0. Aalternatively, you can email your questions to "forstenundjagd@rpks.hessen.de" and obtain information there.
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Submit a renewal application
Renewal of your Jagdschein is generally possible; for this you must submit a new application to the authority. You can also apply for and renew your Jagdschein in Hessen online via the state’s administrative portal. You can find the online application at verwaltungsportal.hessen.de; there you search for the Jagdschein service. Use the online application to save time and submit your renewal application conveniently from home. For the initial issue you need to have passed the Jägerprüfung; for renewal, this requirement is usually waived.
Processing time and deadlines
Renewal of your Jagdschein can take up to 3 Monate because of the reliability checks. The longer processing time for renewal is caused by firearms-law reliability checks and Verfassungsschutz enquiries. Therefore, submit your renewal application in good time, ideally at least 3 Monate before the Jagdschein expires. Ask your Untere Jagdbehörde whether you can submit the application early in order to avoid delays.
Overview of Jagdschein types in Hessen
In Hessen there are three types of Jagdschein that you can renew or apply for anew:
- Jahresjagdschein - the most common variant, valid for a full calendar year from the date of issue
- Tagesjagdschein - for individual hunting days, the cheapest option from 30 EUR
- Jugendjagdschein - aimed at young female and male hunters who are allowed to hunt under certain conditions
Costs of renewal
The fees for a Jagdschein in Hessen are between 30 EUR and 190 EUR depending on the type. You can get a Tagesjagdschein from around 30 EUR, which is the cheapest variant for you. For a three-year Jagdschein including levy, you should expect costs of around 190 EUR. The exact fees may vary depending on the district in Hessen, so check in advance. The amounts stated of 30 to 190 EUR already include the statewide minimum rates and levies.