Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Apply for the proficiency test and instruction in the security industry

Do you want to work in the security industry? Then you must pass a proficiency test.

Detailed description

If you wish to work in the security industry, you must apply for a business license. For this, you must pass the proficiency examination.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You can find the exact requirements in the online offer of the responsible Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Documents required

You can obtain all necessary documents from your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and their website.

Please note

No.

Deadlines

No.

Procedure

Your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) usually also offers an online procedure.

Processing time

Processing can take up to several weeks.

Fees

There are costs involved. You can find out the exact amount from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Legal remedies


  • Contradiction

  • Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 34a of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)

Links on hamburg.de

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Opening times: Mon-Thu 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Fri by phone 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

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Keywords: Security

Last updated: 10.10.2026