Animal welfare permit; application
In accordance with Section 11 of the Animal Welfare Act, certain animal husbandry and activities on or with animals require permits that are linked to the reliability and expertise of the operator and to species-appropriate animal husbandry.
Stand: 21.12.2024. Link zum BayernPortal
Online procedure
Applying for a permit in accordance with Section 11 (1) of the Animal Welfare Act
You can use this online application to apply for a permit in accordance with Section 11 (1) of the Animal Welfare Act.
Citizen-friendly and digital: simply complete this online application directly via your internet browser. In many cases, this will save you a trip to the authorities.
An animal welfare permit must be applied for from the district administrative authority responsible for the applicant (district office).
An animal welfare permit in accordance with Section 11 of the Animal Welfare Act is required in the following cases in particular:
- Breeding and keeping vertebrate animals for experimental purposes and similar activities,
- Keeping animals in an animal shelter or similar facilities,
- zoos or other facilities for the exhibition of animals,
- Moving or importing vertebrate animals (except farm animals) into Germany for the purpose of selling them for a fee or other consideration or brokering such animals
- Training of guard dogs for third parties (incl. maintenance of facilities for this purpose),
- Commercial training of dogs for third parties or commercial instruction of the training of dogs by the animal owner
- Organization of animal fairs,
- commercial animal breeding and keeping (exception: farm animals),
- commercial trade in animals,
- commercial operation of a riding and driving business,
- commercial display of animals,
- commercial pest control of vertebrates.
The granting of an animal welfare permit is a prerequisite for operating a facility requiring a permit or starting an activity requiring a permit. It is therefore of a preventative nature to protect the animals concerned.
Depending on the circumstances, further permits may be required, e.g. approval as an animal transporter or livestock dealer, building permit(s), approval of animal experiments (issued by the governments of Upper Bavaria and Lower Franconia), species protection permits; it is therefore advisable to enquire with the competent district administrative authority.
- required expertise for the respective activity
- suitable facilities and premises
- personal reliability
- Possibly use of suitable substances
The exact requirements depend on the individual case.
- Proof of the requirements through declarations, certificates of previous activities or professional qualifications
- Certificates of competence
- Certificate of good conduct
as proof of reliability
Regional Supplement (Editorial responsibility: City of Erlangen)
- After submitting the application, you have the option of downloading a copy for your records
- We will then check your application and all required documents for completeness and your personal requirements
- You will then receive feedback regarding the next steps
Office for Veterinary and Consumer Health Protection
Head of office: Dr. Nikola-Simone Franz-Haas
We offer a wide range of services in the offices at "Nägelsbachstr. 40". Appointments can be made by telephone: + (49) 09131 / 86 - 1725.
- Food hygiene
- Food inspection
- Veterinary medicines
- animal welfare
- Animal disease control
- Consumer protection (food law)
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