Register for the IHK certification exam
Registration for an IHK proficiency exam for licensed trades, e.g., insurance brokers (Section 34d of the German Trade Regulation Act), real estate agents (Section 34c), and security services (Section 34a).
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Damit wir Register for the IHK certification exam mit dem zuständigen IHK in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card · Identification card or passport
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
100–300 € je nach Prüfung
How to proceed
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Select the appropriate certification exam on the IHK website
Several exams are held each year on different dates.
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Register online and pay the exam fee
€100–300, depending on the exam.
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Take an exam
A written and, if applicable, oral portion of the exam.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who start a business requiring a license but cannot provide proof of a recognized professional qualification.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 68.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The wrong Chamber of Industry and Commerce was selected for the place of residence
- •Exam fee not paid on time
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
How many times can I retake the exam?▼
As often as desired, subject to re-registration and payment of the fee.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %