You can apply for approval as a VID provider using the online procedure or informally, preferably in writing (by post, fax or e-mail).

Online procedure:

• Call up the online application on the federal portal (verwaltung.bund.de). This will guide you step by step through the necessary information, which you can enter electronically.
• Upload the required documents as a file (in the file formats PDF, DOC, JPEG, PNG, maximum 10 megabytes per file) and submit the application.

Note: You will need an electronic ID document for the online application, for example the online function of your ID card.

• The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will contact you if there are any queries or missing documents.
• The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will send you
  • a notification of approval as a VID provider or
  • a notice of rejection.

Other application:

• Compile the documents and information required to substantiate the admission requirements.
• Include the following information in your informal application:
  • Name of the applicant
  • postal address
  • e-mail address
  • Name of your VID
  • Name of a contact person and
    • their telephone number
  • if available:
    • Fax number
    • Name of the legal representative or the person responsible in accordance with the Telemedia Act or the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty and
      • his or her address and
      • telephone number and
      • fax number and
      • e-mail address.

Note: On the website of the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels you will find help on how to draft your application.

• Please send your application preferably in writing (by post, fax or e-mail) to the Bundeskartellamt, Market Transparency Unit for Fuels.
• The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will contact you if there are any queries or missing documents or information.
• The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will send you
  • a notice of approval as a supplier of VID or
  • a notice of refusal.