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Take the vocational proficiency exam at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Proof of professional competence for regulated professions (e.g., security services, insurance brokerage, real estate brokerage) through an IHK examination.

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Processing: approx. 4 weeksSuccess rate: 80.0 %
Last reviewed: August 04, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    20–60 € je nach Gemeinde

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Registration for the Certification Exam

    At the relevant Chamber of Industry and Commerce, specifying the relevant field.

  2. 2

    Take the exam

    Written and, if necessary, oral exam.

  3. 3

    Receive a certificate

    Proof of business registration or permit issuance.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals who wish to register or operate a business that requires a license.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 weeks

Success rate

approx. 80.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The wrong professional qualification exam was selected for the trade
  • Proof of identity is missing

Common reasons for rejection

  • Incomplete application materials
  • Exam fee not paid

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Sachkundeprüfung bei der IHK ablegen?

In der Regel ca. 28 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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