Markscheiderin/Markscheider recognition as "other" person

This procedure can also be handled by a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.

• Find your Point of Single Contact here

• completed studies in the field of mine surveying, mining surveying or general surveying at a German university with a diploma and
• professionally qualified qualification obtained outside the Federal Republic of Germany and recognised as equivalent, and
• Pursuing a subject-specific professional activity after graduation for at least two years
• The same applies if the mine surveyor
  • has another professional qualification covering other surveying knowledge, and
  • has been engaged in a subject-specific professional activity for at least three years, in which he or she has acquired the additional knowledge and skills required for the preparation and supplementation of the documents.
• the reliability and health suitability required for the exercise of the activity

The application can be submitted informally to the competent authority together with the necessary documents.

• Proof of physical fitness
• Proof of reliability
• Proof of professional qualification
• Proof of required knowledge and skills

The amount of the fees is determined - in accordance with Annex 1 to § 1 paragraph 1 of the General Fee Schedule of the State of Lower Saxony No. 15.4.3 - depending on the time spent. However, a minimum of EUR 87.00 and a maximum of EUR 225.00 will be charged.

• § 1 paragraph 1 General Fee Schedule (AllGO)

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.

• Section 3 (3) of the Lower Saxony Ordinance on the Handling of Administrative Procedures for the Implementation of Federal Law via a Uniform Body and on Processing Deadlines (NeSVO)

• § 13 Markscheider-Bergverordnung (MarkschBergV)