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Obtain a permit for road excavation

Permit to excavate or break open a public right-of-way for utility work or service connections.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Obtain a permit for road excavation mit dem zuständigen Tiefbauamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Obtain a permit for road excavation.

Processing: approx. 1 weeksSuccess rate: 90.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 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

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the Department of Public Works

    Including a site plan, timeframe, site safety plan, and type of work.

  2. 2

    Coordination with other utilities

    The Civil Engineering Office coordinates with water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications providers.

  3. 3

    Obtained an excavation permit

    Subject to conditions regarding restoration and ensuring public safety.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Utility companies, building contractors, and tradespeople who perform work on public roads.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Road dug up without a permit
  • Restoration costs not included

Common reasons for rejection

  • Other civil engineering work taking place on the street at the same time
  • Lack of a safety plan for the construction site

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 Straßenaufbruch genehmigen lassen?

In der Regel ca. 10 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

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

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