Leistungen A-Z

Forms: Application for EMFF information (docx; 15 KB)
Online procedure possible: yes
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: no

• Application for EMFF information (docx; 15 KB)
• Online procedure for requesting EMFF information

Information about the content concerning you in the National Infringement File of the Sea Fisheries Act can be requested from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).

The National Infringements File stores data on infringements of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy electronically. Infringements committed by German citizens are registered; as well as infringements committed on fishing vessels entitled to fly the federal flag.
Violations committed during the exercise of sea fishing in the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone of Germany are also documented. In addition, the points for serious infringements are entered in the infringement file.

Some federal states have launched support programmes for fisheries and aquaculture. If you wish to apply for fisheries support under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), it is generally a prerequisite that you do not have any points for serious infringements entered in the infringement file. In this case, you apply to the BLE for submission to an authority ("EMFF information").

There is also the possibility that the legal representative makes the application.

Note: If you would like a self-disclosure of the content concerning you, you can submit an application for self-disclosure (see National Infringement File in the Sea Fisheries Act; Apply for self-disclosure).

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• certified signature on the application form, or
• valid identity card
• if applicable, request for EMFF information by legal representative
• If applicable, proof of the right of representation for legal representatives
• if applicable, affidavit

• Application for EMFF information by legal representative (docx, 16 KB)

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You can apply for self-disclosure from the National Infringement File in writing by post or online.

If you wish to submit the application by post:

• Download and fill in the appropriate form
• You will then need to prove your identity by
  • have the signature on the application form certified, or
  • by personally presenting your identity card to the competent state authority
• Then send the application to the state authority responsible for you
• The BLE will review your application. If the application meets the formal requirements, the information will be sent to you or the relevant authority by post.

If you wish to submit the application electronically:

• Go to the website and find the appropriate form. Follow the steps provided.
• To apply online, you will need:
  • a new identity card or an electronic residence title – each with an activated online ID function,
  • a card reader for reading the identity document,
  • the AusweisApp2 and
  • where applicable, a digital capture device (such as a scanner or digital camera) to upload evidence.
• The BLE will then examine your application. If the application meets the formal requirements, the information will be sent to you or the relevant authority by post.

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Federal Office for Agriculture and Food
Unit 521
Deichmanns Aue 29
53179 Bonn, Germany

E-mail: 521@ble.de
Phone: 0228 6845 3402

Service hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 13:00

• Website of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food

Federal Office for Agriculture and Food
Unit 521
Deichmanns Aue 29
53179 Bonn, Germany

E-mail: 521@ble.de
Phone: 0228 6845 3402

Service hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 13:00

• Website of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food

• § 13, § 14 as well as § 14a, § 14b Sea Fisheries Act

Further information on the infringement file on the BLE website

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture