Apply for an examination authorization certificate

If you are under the age of 18 and wish to start working (training), you must first undergo a medical examination (initial examination).

The examination will determine whether you are physically and developmentally suitable for this job.

This is to prevent you from suffering damage to your health as a result of your work. You will receive a certificate after the examination. You must present this to your employer.

You do not need an examination if you start a marginal employment or if you only work for a short time (maximum 2 months). This applies, for example, to a vacation job or a student internship.

The examination costs are paid by the state. You must apply for the initial examination in order for the examination costs to be reimbursed.

• §§ 32 ff. Youth Employment Protection Act (JArbSchG)

Documents that you must submit to apply for the examination authorization certificate:

• an identification document (e.g. identity card, child ID card or passport)

Documents that you will receive when you collect the examination authorization certificate:

• Authorization certificate
• Application for reimbursement of examination costs

• Survey form

You must present the documents to the doctor before the start of the medical examination.

• They are between 15 and 17 years old
• You want to take up a job
• This work is not minor and lasts longer than 2 months

You make an appointment with your local registration office for the issue of the certificate of eligibility (application).

You must bring an identification document (identity card, child ID card or passport) with you to the appointment. The application itself is informal.

If your application is approved, you will receive an examination authorization certificate from the authorities. You must bring this with you to the examination.

You can decide for yourself which doctor you want to be examined by.

You will receive a certificate after the examination. You present this to your employer.

You must submit the following documents for the examination:

• Authorization certificate signed by your parents
• Application for reimbursement of examination costs
• Survey form

You must be examined again after one year. You must then present this certificate to your employer again.