Apply for a gaming arcade license
Service description
If you wish to operate an amusement arcade or a business that deals exclusively or predominantly with the installation of gaming devices or the organization of other games, you require a permit.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for the permit is the applicant's reliability under commercial law
The premises intended for the operation of gaming arcades must be suitable in terms of their location and condition, i.e. they must comply with police and building regulations.
Since 1.7.2012, a gaming license for the establishment and operation of an arcade has been part of the license in accordance with the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act and is also issued by the responsible (trade) authority (concentration effect). The competent licensing authority involves the Supervisory and Services Directorate and obtains its approval/consent.
What documents are required?
For checking personal reliability:
- Certificate of good conduct
- Information from the central trade register
- Clearance certificate from the tax office
- Information from the debtor register
To check the suitability of the installation site:
- Floor plan for the operating premises (for commercial operation of an amusement arcade)
Note: Please note that this list is not exhaustive. As part of the review of your individual case, further documents may be required by the competent authority.
What fees apply?
The granting of a permit is subject to a fee. The amount of the fee is determined on the basis of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Fees Act in conjunction with the State Ordinance on Fees for the Authorities of the Economic Administration (Special List of Fees) and the State Ordinance on Fees for Official Acts in the Gambling Sector.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
This permit is personal and building-related, meaning that you also require a gaming arcade permit in your name if you wish to take over an existing arcade from someone else. If you yourself are the operator of the gaming devices, you will also require an installation permit in accordance with Section 33c (1) of the German Trade Regulation Act (GewO) and a confirmation of suitability in accordance with Section 33c (3) GewO.