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IMPORTANT: Select a location.To obtain application forms, location-specific information and contacts, select a town or zip code.

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Which place to enter?

The location is used to determine the responsible office for the selected administrative service. In most cases you can enter your place of residence to find the competent authority. However, there are also cases in which a different location must be specified. Here are some examples:

Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

Business registrationYou would like to register a business in Braunschweig. Your place of residence is Hanover. You must therefore state the location of your future business, i.e. Braunschweig.

Apply for a building permitYou would like to build a house in Wunstorf and therefore apply for a building permit. Her place of residence is currently Hanover. You must indicate the place where the house is to be built. In this case it is Wunstorf.

Testing and certification bodies in accordance with the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance Recognition

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For certain work on e.g. refrigeration or air conditioning systems, certificates of competence are required for the personnel carrying out the work. These certificates are issued after passing the exam. Companies wishing to carry out tests or issue certificates must be recognised by the competent authority.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the State Labour Inspectorate in Celle.

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

Requirements

They have the appropriate resources, materials and personnel to conduct training events, take examinations and issue certificates.

Which documents are required?

No documentation is required.

What are the fees?

Fees are payable in accordance with Appendix 1 to Section 1 (1) of the General Schedule of Fees of the State of Lower Saxony (AllGO) in accordance with No. 21.6.1.

The costs depend on the time required, but at least 300 €.

Process flow

Submit an application to the competent authority. The latter will ask them to submit the necessary documents.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 3 Months

Legal basis

Appeal

An objection is possible. (see NJG §80 (2) No. 4 g)

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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