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Apply for a Replacement FM Radio Operator's Certificate (UBI)

If you wish to use inland waterway radio, you need a valid radio operator’s license. The officially recognized VHF radio operator’s license (UBI) authorizes you to use inland waterway radio.

Have you lost your UBI, or has it been stolen or damaged? If so, you will need to have a replacement issued. This also applies if you have changed your name.

The replacement certificate is issued by the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and the German Sailing Association (DSV) and is granted as a national certificate of the Federal Republic of Germany. 

You can obtain information regarding the issuance directly from the respective association.

  • VHF Radio Operator's Certificate (UBI) — Issuance of a Replacement Copy
  • Application for the Issuance of a Replacement VHF Radio Operator’s Certificate for Inland Waterway Radio (UBI)
  • You are only eligible for a replacement UBI if the radio operator’s certificate was properly registered in the official register of radio operator’s certificates
  • Reasons for applying:
    • Loss, theft, or damage to the original UBI radio operator’s certificate 
    • Change of name
  • Responsible authority: German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or German Sailing Association (DSV)

  • Completed and signed application
  • current passport photo 
  • If not lost or stolen: original radio operator’s certificate(s)
  • If your name has changed: Proof of the name change

  • You may only apply for a replacement document for an officially recognized UBI.
  • You must be at least 18 years old to submit the application.
  • If you are a minor, a parent or legal guardian may submit the application on your behalf.

Fee: 43,98 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
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Costs may vary if additional services are required, such as when a replacement document is sent abroad.

You can submit your application for a replacement copy of your officially recognized VHF radio operator’s certificate for inland waterway radio (UBI) online or in writing to the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) (DMYV) or the German Sailing Association (DSV).

Online application:

  • Access the federal portal using any browser.
  • Open the application for a replacement copy of a VHF radio operator’s certificate for inland waterway radio (UBI).
  • Fill out the online application.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Submit the application digitally.
  • Submit your passport photo and any other required documents by mail to the DMYV or DSV.
  • You will receive a response from the DMYV or the DSV.
  • The fee will be collected via SEPA direct debit

Application by mail:

  • Download the current application form from the DMYV or DSV website.
  • Fill out the application by hand and print it out.
  • Alternatively, you can print out the application first and then fill it out by hand in legible handwriting. 
  • Include all required documents.
  • Send the application and all required documents by mail to the DMYV or the DSV. 
  • The fee will be collected via SEPA direct debit.

Processing time: 3 - 5 Weeks
Depending on seasonal workload, processing by the office may take longer.

There is no deadline.

  • Appeal
  • For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the notice regarding your request for a replacement copy
  • Lawsuit before the locally competent administrative court

  • This application does not apply to the initial issuance or transfer of an officially recognized VHF radio operator’s certificate (UBI).
  • If your UBI was issued by the Office for Inland Transportation Technology (ABVT), formerly the Department of Transportation Technology within the Waterways and Shipping Administration (FVT), please apply there for a replacement.
     

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Federal Ministry of Digital and Transportation (BMDV), WS23

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Source: Serviceportal Saarland