Apply for a Social Ticket / Mobility Pass in Mainz-Bingen
Apply for a Social Ticket / Mobility Pass in Mainz-Bingen is handled by Sozialamt – Mainz-Bingen (zuständig für Mainz-Bingen); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 weeks.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Processing time
approx. 2 weeks in Mainz-Bingen
In Mainz-Bingen we expect around approx. 2 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the social services office or local government
Along with a current benefits notice (citizen's income, basic income support, etc.).
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Authorization Check
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Issuance of the discounted ticket
Usually with a limited period of validity as specified in the benefit determination notice.
Required documents
- Identification card or passportMandatory
- Form / ApplicationMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Recipients of basic income, basic social security, housing assistance, or similar benefits.
Income limit
Receipt of one of the listed social benefits is a prerequisite.
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Current benefit determination not included
- •Application not renewed upon expiration of the benefit determination
Common reasons for rejection
- •No proof of receipt of qualifying social benefits
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.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a social ticket or mobility pass?▼
Free—no application fee.
How long does it take to apply for a social ticket or mobility pass?▼
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %