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Authorization Transfer Application

An authorization transfer application is the official form through which the current permit holder requests to transfer a transportation, customs, or operating authorization to a successor or new operator.

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An authorization transfer application is the official form through which the current permit holder requests to transfer a transportation, customs, or operating authorization to a successor or new…

The form must contain all required information about the current holder and the successor, along with evidence of consent from both parties.

The application is submitted to the competent authority, which examines the professional qualifications, reliability, and competence of the new holder before approving the transfer.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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An authorization transfer application is the official form through which the current permit holder requests to transfer a transportation, customs, or operating authorization to a successor or new operator. The form must contain all required information about the current holder and the successor, along with evidence of consent from both parties. The application is submitted to the competent authority, which examines the professional qualifications, reliability, and competence of the new holder before approving the transfer.

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