Extend hunting licence Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Responsible authority and types of hunting licence
The Untere Jagdbehörde of your district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) is responsible for the hunting licence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. You always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde where you live, not another office. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the types of hunting licence are the annual hunting licence, the day hunting licence and the youth hunting licence. You can extend the annual hunting licence regularly if you continue to meet the requirements. Before extending, check which type of hunting licence you need and submit the appropriate application.
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How to apply for an extension
You can also apply for or extend the hunting licence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern online via the MV-Serviceportal. You can access the MV-Serviceportal at the address "https://www.mv-serviceportal.de/ for your online application. Use the online application via the Serviceportal to avoid travelling to the authority and waiting times. Alternatively, you can also find forms and applications on the websites of your responsible district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt). In principle, an extension of the hunting licence is possible in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern if you meet the requirements.
Fees and costs
The fees for the hunting licence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are between 5 EUR and 550 EUR. The exact amount of the fee depends on the type of hunting licence and the respective administrative procedure. In addition to the hunting licence fee, a state-law hunting levy may be charged, which can amount to up to twice the fee. The fees are based on the Jagdgebührenverordnung of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and apply uniformly across the state. As well as the actual fee, factor the possible hunting levy into your budget for the extension.
Checklist for the extension
Prepare the following points so that your extension runs smoothly:
- Identify the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde at your place of residence
- Check the appropriate type of hunting licence for the extension
- Submit the application in good time before your current hunting licence expires
- Use the online application via the MV-Serviceportal or the district’s forms
- Plan for fees and any possible hunting levy
- Prepare all documents in full and submit them to the authority
Processing time and deadlines
The processing time for the hunting licence is not published uniformly in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and can vary. As a rule, you will receive a replacement hunting licence within a maximum of 2 W weeks after submitting your application. Submit your application for an extension to the authority in good time before your current hunting licence expires. As processing times vary, ask your Untere Jagdbehörde about the current duration. Contact your Untere Jagdbehörde early so that you can compile all the necessary documents in good time.