You need a license to transfer the license for commercial passenger transport by taxi. You can submit a corresponding application to the responsible transport authority.

• The applicant already holds a taxi license as an entrepreneur.
• The safety and efficiency of the business are guaranteed.
• There are no facts to suggest that the applicant is unreliable as an entrepreneur or that the person appointed to manage the business is unreliable.
• The applicant as an entrepreneur or the person appointed to manage the business is professionally qualified.
• The applicant and the entrepreneurs commissioned by them to provide transport services have their place of business or branch office within the meaning of commercial law in Germany.

In the case of legal entities under public law, the requirements are deemed to be met.
 

To obtain a license for the commercial transport of passengers by taxi, proceed as follows:

• Submit a corresponding application to the relevant transport authority and enclose all the necessary documents with the application.
• The authority will process your application and carry out the necessary consultation procedures. 
• You will receive a notification of the decision regarding the transfer of the taxi license. If applicable, you will be issued with the license certificate.

• Appeal. Further information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the decision on your application.
• Action before the administrative court

Deadlines only begin to run once a complete application has been submitted. If your application is complete, a decision will be made within three months. The deadline can be extended by three months if necessary.

The processing time may vary between the relevant transport authorities. The processing time may depend, among other things, on whether all documents relevant to the decision have been submitted or whether additional documents are required.

The transport authority of the respective independent city or district is responsible.

• Valid authorization
• Informal statement explaining why the taxi license should be transferred
• Declaration by the license recipient agreeing to assume the obligations arising from the taxi license
• Application for transfer of the taxi license 
  • Surname, first name of the applicant; 
  • Place of residence and place of business; 
  • For natural persons: date of birth, place of birth 
  • Number of vehicles 
  • Vehicle type, 
  • Capacity of the vehicles used
• Certificates of service or examination certificates attesting to the professional competence of the licensee or the person appointed to manage the licensee's business
• Equity capital certificate/additional certificate (form in accordance with Section 2(2)(2)/Section 2(3) of the Professional Access Regulation for Road Passenger Transport (PBZugV)) of the licensee, not older than 12 months
• Certificate of good standing from the tax office, municipality, social security institution, and professional association for the licensee, not older than 3 months (from the company, the legal representative, and the person appointed to manage the business/transport management of the licensee)
• Certificate of good conduct for the license recipient for submission to the authority in accordance with Section 30 (5) BZRG 
• Excerpt from the Central Trade Register pursuant to Section 150 (5) GewO (for companies) concerning the licensee
• Excerpt from the Driver Fitness Register (FAER) about the licensee

General documents

• Vehicle list, including rental vehicles with rental agreement or leasing list, if applicable
• Proof of liability insurance for taxis, including risk index (WKZ)
• Proof of installation of an alarm system or exemption permit in accordance with Section 25 BOKraft
• Proof of installation of a fare meter (taximeter) and, if applicable, the last calibration report
• Business registration
• For partnerships, the list of partners, the partnership agreement, or other proof of contractual authority
• Certified extract from the commercial register

The amount of the fees depends on: 

• the number of vehicles and
• the duration of the permit.

Cash/EC

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: No
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance required: No