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Apply to have recognized qualifications converted into a recreational boat operator's license

If you wish to operate a recreational or leisure craft on federal waterways, you need a license. This license is typically demonstrated by a recreational boat operator’s license.

If you have one of the following documents, you can have it converted into a recreational boat operator’s license for the respective area of validity and type of propulsion:

  • Driver’s license for cargo and passenger shipping,
  • an officially recognized service authorization certificate from the German Armed Forces, the fire department, or another public institution,
  • any other driver’s license officially recognized by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport.

The recreational boat operator’s license is issued as an international certificate in accordance with UNECE Resolution No. 40 in the form of a license card.

  • Recertification of a Recreational Boat Operator's License Without an Exam
  • Transfer of a Recreational Boat Operator’s License for inland waterways and/or maritime waterways
  • Transfer is possible if you hold the following documents:
    • Boat operator’s license for cargo and passenger shipping,
    • recognized official certificate of service authorization from the German Armed Forces, the fire department, or another public institution
  • other operator’s licenses officially recognized by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport
  • Responsible bodies: German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and German Sailing Association (DSV)

  • Certified copies of existing waterway operator’s licenses or officially recognized authorization to operate watercraft on federal waterways

or

  • certificates from a vocational school confirming successful completion of vocational training as an inland waterway boat operator in accordance with the applicable vocational training regulations through July 2022

or

  • Confirmation from the vocational school of successful completion of the intermediate examination in vocational training as an inland waterway boat operator or inland waterway captain in accordance with the applicable vocational training regulations effective August 2022

Additionally:  

  • a current passport-size photo (35 mm x 45 mm, without head covering), submitted digitally
  • Completed SEPA direct debit authorization for the issuance fee, plus international postage if applicable
  • if applicable, a medical certificate for applicants for a recreational boat operator’s license

  • A valid driver's license or an officially recognized authorization to operate watercraft on federal waterways

or

  • Certificate from a vocational school confirming successful completion of vocational training as an inland waterway boat operator in accordance with the applicable vocational training regulations through July 2022

or

  • Confirmation from the vocational school of successful completion of the intermediate examination in vocational training as an inland waterway boat operator or inland waterway captain in accordance with the applicable vocational training regulations effective August 2022

Fee: 41,59 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
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The costs are for the transfer of ownership. The costs may vary if additional services are required, such as shipping abroad.

You can submit your application for a license to operate sports and recreational watercraft on federal waterways based on an official qualification or authorization either online or by mail to the office of the associations authorized by the BMDV.

Online application:

  • Visit the federal portal.
  • Select the application for conversion of the recreational boat operator’s license.
  • Fill out the application and upload the required files.
  • Submit the application digitally.
  • The fee will be collected via SEPA direct debit.

Mail-in application:

  • Download the current application form from the associations’ websites:
    • German Motor Yacht Association e. V.
    • German Sailing Association (Deutscher Segler-Verband e. V.)
  • Fill out the application.
  • Send the application along with the required documents by mail.
  • The fee will be collected via SEPA direct debit.

If your application is approved, you will receive your license by mail. In all other cases, the designated association will contact you directly.

Processing time: 3 - 5 Weeks
Depending on seasonal workload, processing by the office may take longer. Please note that your driver’s license will be sent directly to you by the Federal Printing Office. Processing there typically takes 6 business days. The office handling your application can only provide information regarding the status of the application within its own system.

There is no deadline.

  • Appeal
    • For more information on how to file an objection, please refer to the notice regarding your application for re-registration.
  • Lawsuit before the locally competent administrative court

In the event of the loss of a recreational boat operator's license, a name change, or a change in the conditions attached to the license, this application applies to replacement copies. 

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Source: Serviceportal Saarland