Nuremberg Country

What Nuremberg Country does

Landkreis Nürnberger Land (operating under the trade name "Nuremberg Country" / Nürnberger Land) is a public administrative district (Landkreis) in the Middle Franconia (Mittelfranken) region of Bavaria, Germany, established in 1972 through Bavarian administrative reform. The district government serves 168,282 residents across 27 cities, markets, and municipalities within an 800 km² area, employing a workforce that supports approximately 50,000 jobs in the local economy. Its statutory mandate covers vehicle registration, driver's licensing, residency documentation, building and environmental permits, social services, waste management, public transportation oversight, and economic development.

The district operates through three physical service locations: the main Landratsamt in Lauf an der Pegnitz, plus branch offices in Altdorf bei Nürnberg and Hersbruck. Digital infrastructure includes the federal i-Kfz mobile application for the Digitaler Fahrzeugschein (digital vehicle registration certificate), the Bürgerserviceportal online portal for administrative applications, and a digital building permit (Digitaler Bauantrag) system. The i-Kfz app is developed and maintained by the federal Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), with the district acting as a service delivery node within the national digital government framework.

Revenue mechanics are structured as administrative fees (Verwaltungsgebühren) standardized under Bavarian state regulation, covering transactions such as vehicle registration (base 30.00 Euro), transfers (17.50–51.60 Euro), custom license plates (2.60–10.20 Euro reservation), and E-vehicle plates (27.50–31.20 Euro). Additional revenue derives from coordination with the Hauptzollamt on vehicle tax collection and local taxes including property tax (Grundsteuer) and dog tax (Hundesteuer). As a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts under Bavarian administrative law, the district is governed by an elected Kreistag and the Landrat (currently Armin Kroder), with no parent company or private ownership structure.

Name

Nuremberg Country

Legal name

Landkreis Nürnberger Land

Website

https://nuernberger-land.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Landkreis Nürnberger Land is a public government district in Bavaria, Germany, administering vehicle registration, driver's licensing, building permits, and social services for 168,282 residents across 27 municipalities through three offices and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

akta.pro primary industry

Public Property & Asset Management (Federal Buildings, Fleet, Land) (BPAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Vehicle registration services
• Driver licensing services
• Digital government services
• Building permit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauf An Der Pegnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees and Charges: Government revenue generated through administrative fees (Verwaltungsgebühren) for services such as vehicle registration, driver's licenses, permits, and certifications. Fee schedules are standardized according to German administrative fee regulations (Verwaltungsgebührensatzung).
2. Municipal Tax Collection: Collection of local taxes including property taxes (Grundsteuer), dog taxes (Hundesteuer), and vehicle taxes through the main customs office (Hauptzollamt) coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Landkreis Nürnberger Land is a German district government authority providing administrative services to residents and businesses across 27 municipalities. Core offerings include vehicle registration (Kfz-Zulassung), driver's licensing, custom license plate reservations, digital vehicle certificates via the i-Kfz app, building permits, residency registration, social services, and environmental permits. Services are delivered through three physical offices, an online citizen portal, and a mobile application.

Product overview

Landkreis Nürnberger Land operates a digital government service portal offering public administrative services. The main offerings include Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (vehicle registration) with digital support via the i-Kfz app for Digitaler Fahrzeugschein (digital vehicle certificates), online appointment booking, and the BürgerServiceportal for various applications. Services span vehicle registration, driver's licenses, building permits, waste management, immigration services, and public safety. The district office in Lauf a.d. Pegnitz serves residents across 27 cities, markets, and municipalities with a population of 168,282 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nürnberger Land Tourismus: Tourism promotion and visitor services for the district
• Gesundheitsregion+
• WinWin Freiwilligenzentrum
• Bildungsregion Nürnberger Land
• Ökomodellregion Nürnberg Nürnberger Land Roth

Products and services

• Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (Vehicle Registration Services) Administrative services for vehicle registration including new registrations, ownership transfers, license plate issuance, and de-registration; available to residents and vehicle owners in the district.
• Digitaler Fahrzeugschein (DFZ) - Digital Vehicle Certificate Digital version of the vehicle registration certificate (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) accessible via the i-Kfz smartphone app for vehicle owners.
• Online-Verfahren i-Kfz (Internet-Based Vehicle Registration) Online procedure allowing citizens to register, re-register, and de-register vehicles via the citizen service portal without visiting in person.
• Führerschein (Driver's License Services) Services for driver's license applications, renewals, replacements, international licenses, and driving test scheduling for residents.
• Wunschkennzeichen (Custom License Plate Reservation) Online reservation system for custom vehicle license plates with specific letter and number combinations for vehicle owners.
• Bürgerserviceportal (Citizen Service Portal) Online portal for submitting various administrative applications to the district office, including vehicle registration, deregistration, and transfer.
• Terminreservierung (Appointment Booking) Online appointment scheduling system for in-person visits at the district office to reduce waiting times.
• Digitaler Bauantrag (Digital Building Application) Online submission system for building permits and construction applications for property owners and developers.
• Boat Registration and Inspection Processing of boat registration applications and coordination of inspections through TÜV SÜD for watercraft on regional waterways.
• Hospitality Business Licenses (Gaststättenrechtliche Erlaubnis) Issuance of hospitality business licenses for operating restaurants and food service establishments within the district.
• Day Care Facility Permits (Betriebserlaubnis Kindertageseinrichtungen) Operating permits for day care facilities and kindergartens within the district.
• Pharmacy Operating Permits Processing of pharmacy operating permit applications and pharmaceutical monitoring for pharmacy operators.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTÜV SÜD conducts technical inspections and examinations for boat registration in the district. The Landratsamt issues registrations based on TÜV examination results confirming compliance with Schiffahrtsordnung (shipping regulations).
• Aktivsenioren Bayern e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Aktivsenioren Bayern provides business consulting services including advice on business startups, business preservation, and business succession. Services include assistance with capital needs assessment, financing, organization, and controlling.
• Hauptzollamt (Main Customs Office)coreOthersCoordination on vehicle tax collection and customs clearance. Citizens with outstanding vehicle tax debts (≥10 Euro) must pay at Hauptzollamt before completing vehicle registration procedures.
• Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA)coreTechnology or IntegrationFederal Motor Transport Authority manages vehicle registration databases and provides technical specifications. KBA develops and maintains the i-Kfz app for digital vehicle registration certificates.
• Europäische Metropolregion NürnbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration network connecting cities and districts in the greater Nuremberg metropolitan area for coordinated development initiatives.
• Kreisjugendring Nürnberger Land (KJR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict youth ring providing youth services, facilities including Jugendfreizeitstätte Edelweißhütte, and coordination of youth activities in the district.
• Ökomodellregion Nürnberg Nürnberger Land RothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-model region initiative promoting sustainable agriculture and regional food systems. Part of Bavaria's statewide Ökomodellregionen program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landkreis Forchheim: Upper Franconia Landkreis performing identical administrative functions — vehicle registration, driver's licensing, building permits, and municipal coordination — for a comparable population and area. Direct same-tier peer on every service dimension.
• Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt: Adjacent Bavarian Landkreis in Middle Franconia providing the same vehicle registration, driver's license, building permit, and citizen services portfolio to a comparable suburban population. Operates its own Kfz-Zulassungsstelle and digital Bürgerserviceportal.
• Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz: Adjacent Bavarian Landkreis in the Oberpfalz region offering the same portfolio of Kfz-Zulassungsstelle, Führerschein, and Bürgerserviceportal services. Operates with similar fee structures under Verwaltungsgebührensatzung.
• Landkreis Bayreuth: Upper Franconia Landkreis providing identical Kfz-Zulassungsstelle, Führerschein, and Bürgerservice functions to a similar municipal base. Same service tiers, regional comparison, and digital transformation profile.
• Landkreis Ansbach: Large Bavarian Landkreis in Middle Franconia operating the same public administrative service model across multiple branch offices, with comparable Kfz-Zulassung and digital citizen portal infrastructure. Regional peer operating at the same administrative tier.
• Landkreis Roth: Neighboring Landkreis in Middle Franconia with similar 800 km² scale, rural-urban mix, and economic base. Delivers the same Landratsamt administrative services (Kfz-Zulassung, Führerschein, Bauanträge) to residents and businesses.
• Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach: Neighboring Oberpfalz Landkreis with similar population base and rural character. Provides the standard Landratsamt service portfolio including vehicle registration, driver's license, and digital Bauantrag services.
• Landkreis Bamberg: Bavarian Landkreis in Upper Franconia delivering administrative services to a comparable resident population with an i-Kfz-capable digital portal and physical Zulassungsstellen. Mirrors Nürnberger Land's product and channel structure.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Nürnberg: Adjacent kreisfreie Stadt (urban district) that absorbs services for the urban core of the Nürnberger Land metropolitan catchment. Offers a broader portfolio including social services, urban planning, and large-event permitting at a larger scale.
• Stadt Fürth: Adjacent kreisfreie Stadt within the Nuremberg metropolitan region that operates a comparable Bürgerservice and Kfz-Zulassung offering. Larger urban entity sharing the same i-Kfz and digital building permit infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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