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Event - Apply for a permit
You can obtain a permit for events that are to take place on public streets or squares, for example for
- street parties
- Parades
- flea markets
- Sports events
- Soapbox races
- Music event (open-air)
Prerequisites
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Insurance cover
At least liability insurance is required. Depending on the type of event, accident insurance may also be required. -
Timely application
Submit the application up to 9 weeks before the event.
Documents required
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Application for authorisation of an event
The application form is currently only available from the competent authorities. -
Site plan
Sketch of the event location with everything that is to be set up for the event, for example: stands, tables, benches, tents, stage. -
Traffic sign plan, if applicable (5 copies)
If the traffic routing is to be changed.
For example, it may be necessary for the event,
- close roads or,
- set up no-stopping zones.
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Organiser's declaration
Event special use within the meaning of § 8 FStrG
Exclusion of liability due to breach of the duty to maintain road safety.
Declaration of § 29 para. 2 StVO (liability insurance) -
Proof of insurance cover
for example by a confirmation from the insurance company or by a copy of the insurance contract -
Estimate of the number of visitors
Number of expected participants, spectators and other visitors (estimate, informal on A4 paper) -
Consent of data subjects, if applicable
Depending on the location, type and scope of the event, you may require the consent of affected persons and organisations, for example
- the consent of the neighbourhood
- the consent of the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) if bus or tram traffic is affected
- the consent of the fire brigade for a bonfire or fireworks display
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Authorisation of public outdoor events (noise protection)
if disturbing noises for third parties are to be expected from them (in accordance with § 11 of the Berlin State Immission Control Act) -
GEMA membership, if applicable
if you want to play or perform music
Anyone who wants to play or perform music in public in Germany generally becomes a GEMA customer. -
More documents
Further documents may be required in individual cases. Please enquire with the responsible authority in good time.
Forms
- This form is currently only available from the competent authorities
Fees
- depending on the size of the event
- Non-profit organisers may be exempted from part of the fees.
Legal basis
- Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
- Berlin Road Act (BerlStrG)
- Green Areas Act (GrünanlG)
- State Immission Control Act Berlin (LImSchG Bln) § 11
- Trade Regulation (Gewerbeordnung or GewO)
- Law on Explosive Substances (SprengG) - Fireworks
- First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (SprengV) - Fireworks
- Federal Trunk Roads Act (FStrG)
- Administrative Fee Regulations (VGebO)
- Special Utilisation Fees Ordinance (SNGebV)
Average time to process request
4-9 weeks
More information
Hinweise zur Zuständigkeit
You can apply for the service at the district office where the event is taking place.