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General radio operator's certificate; application for admission to the examination and initial issue

If you wish to participate in the mobile marine radio service, you must have a valid radio certificate. The general radio operating certificate (LRC) entitles you to participate in VHF, border, short-wave and satellite radio. To obtain it, you must pass an examination.

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You need a valid radio certificate to participate in the mobile maritime radio service or inland navigation radio service.

There are two types of radio certificates for the maritime radio service:

  • The general radio operating certificate, also known as the Long Range Certificate (LRC), entitles you to participate in VHF, border and short wave as well as the mobile maritime radio service via satellite, which also works on the high seas.
  • The limited radio operating certificate, also known as the Short Range Certificate (SRC), only entitles you to participate in VHF marine radio, which is only sufficient near the coast.

To obtain the general radio operator's certificate (LRC), you must pass a theory and practical examination. You must submit an application in writing or online for admission to the examination and subsequent issue or initial issue of the LRC.

The LRC is issued by examination boards of the Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. (DMYV) and the Deutscher Segler-Verband e.V. (DSV) and is issued as a national certificate of the Federal Republic of Germany.

  • You must be at least 18 years old to submit the application.
  • If you are a minor, the application can be submitted by a person with parental authority.
  • You must be at least 17 years plus 9 months old on the day of the examination.

  • Required document/s
    • completed and signed application form
    • current passport photo
    • Proof of payment of the examination fee
    • if available, previous radio operating certificates (copy)

You can apply online or in writing to the Deutscher Motoryachtverband e.V. (DMYV) or the Deutscher Segler-Verband e.V. (DSV) for admission to the examination or initial issue of a general radio certificate (LRC).

Online application:

  • Call up the federal portal using any browser.
  • Open the application for admission to the examination and application for an LRC radio certificate.
  • Complete the online application.
  • If available, upload copies of your previous radio certificates.
  • Select a suitable examination date.
  • Submit the application digitally.
  • You will receive feedback from the DMYV or DSV.
  • Transfer the fees no later than 14 days before the exam date and submit your passport photo by post to the DMYV or DSV.

Application by post:

  • Download the current application form from the websites of the DMYV or DSV associations.
  • Complete the application in writing and print it out.
  • Alternatively, you can print out the application first and then fill it in legibly by hand.
  • Attach all the required documents.
  • Send the application and the required documents by post to the DMYV or DSV.
  • Transfer the fees no later than 14 days before the examination date.

Costs may vary if additional services are required, for example for shipping abroad.
Fee: EUR 187.48

Prepayment: yes

All documents and the examination fee must be received by the examination board at least 14 days before the examination date.

Depending on the seasonal workload, processing by the office may take longer. (3 to 5 weeks)

This application does not apply to the replacement issue or transfer of a general radio operator's certificate (LRC).

  • Objection
  • Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application for a replacement copy
  • Legal action before the locally competent administrative court

Status: 20.08.2024
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bundesministerium für Verkehr
Source: Federal Portal
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