Apply for a Jagdschein in Thuringia
Responsible authority in Thuringia
The Untere Jagdbehörde at the district administration (Kreisverwaltung) of the Landkreis or the city administration of the independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) issues your Jagdschein. In Thuringia, the Untere Jagdbehörden of the Landkreise and kreisfreien Städte are responsible for issuing them. For your Jagdschein, you always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde at your place of residence in Thuringia. Depending on where you live, the responsible authority may be a district administration or a city administration. Find out in advance on the website of your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde about the exact opening hours and points of contact.
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Submit the application online or in person
You can also apply for your Jagdschein in Thuringia online via the Thüringer Formularportal. You can find the online form at thformular.thueringen.de in the section for citizen applications for the Jagdschein. For a Jagdschein in Thuringia, you must have passed a hunting examination before you can submit the application. Have your examination certificate ready, as the authority needs proof that you have passed the hunting examination. If you already have a Jagdschein, you can have it extended by the responsible authority in Thuringia.
Fees for the Jagdschein
The fees for a Jagdschein in Thuringia are between 28 EUR and 150 EUR depending on the type of licence. The exact amount of the fee depends on whether you apply for a Tagesjagdschein, Jahresjagdschein or a multi-year licence. The fees may vary depending on the Landkreis in Thuringia, so you should check in advance. You pay the fee of 28 to 150 EUR directly to the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde when you submit the application. Ask your authority about the current fees so that you know the exact amount for your Jagdschein.
Types of Jagdschein in Thuringia
In Thuringia, you can choose between the following types of Jagdschein:
- Jahresjagdschein – valid for a full year and suitable for anyone who wants to go hunting regularly
- Tagesjagdschein – suitable if you only want to take part in a hunt on individual days
- Jugendjagdschein – aimed at young people who are allowed to take part in hunting under certain conditions
Processing time and planning
Processing your application for a Jagdschein in Thuringia usually takes 6 to 8 Woeks. In some cases, processing may also take 2 to 3 Monate, so allow sufficient time. Submit your application in good time before the planned start of hunting so that you receive the Jagdschein on time. The authority does not specify any fixed deadlines, so you should start the application process as early as possible. If you have any questions about processing times, you can contact your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde directly.