Event - Apply for a permit at the location Ordnungsamt Lichtenberg

• street parties
• Parades
• flea markets
• Sports events
• Soapbox races
• Music event (open-air)

Prerequisites

• 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

• 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.

  In such cases, we require a sketch of the surrounding area with all traffic signs, traffic lights and other traffic facilities required for the event.
• 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
• 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

• Noise protection - apply for exemption or authorisation

Notes on responsibility

You can apply for the service at the district office where the event is taking place.

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