Landratsamt Oberallgäu

What Landratsamt Oberallgäu does

Landratsamt Oberallgäu is the administrative district office (Verwaltungseinrichtung) of Landkreis Oberallgäu, a public-law corporation (Gebietskörperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) operating under the authority of the Free State of Bavaria. It serves as the intermediate level of local self-government between the 26 municipalities of the Oberallgäu district in the Swabia region of Bavaria and the Bavarian state government, with headquarters in Sonthofen and a joint citizen service center in Kempten operated in cooperation with Stadt Kempten. The entity is led by Landrat Christian Wilhelm and is funded through state allocations, Kreisumlage (inter-municipal transfers), and administratively mandated transaction fees.

The office delivers a broad portfolio of statutory administrative services: vehicle registration and deregistration (including online processing via the OA-Digital Bürgerportal), driver's license issuance and exchange, building and construction permits, environmental and climate protection coordination, social services (youth welfare, family support, senior care, disability services), health services, migration and integration support, economic development (including the Förderlotse funding advisory service), and public transport and school transport coordination. Digital service delivery is built on a state-shared technology stack including BundID/BayernID/AusweisApp/Elster-Zertifikat authentication, AKDB-hosted data infrastructure, and a Kommunix GmbH-powered appointment-booking system, with ReadSpeaker text-to-speech and Matomo analytics layered on for accessibility and privacy-respecting traffic analysis.

The revenue model is non-commercial: funding is derived from public taxation and inter-governmental transfers (Kreisumlage), supplemented by administratively mandated fees for specific transactions such as vehicle registration (€13.70–€73.50 depending on transaction type and processing channel, with online processing priced at a discount to incentivize self-service). The customer base includes private citizens requiring permits and licenses, local businesses needing economic development support and regulatory compliance, and the 26 constituent municipalities requiring coordination of regional infrastructure and services. All services are mandatory under Bavarian state law, giving the office a statutory monopoly within its geographic boundaries.

Name

Landratsamt Oberallgäu

Legal name

Landkreis Oberallgäu

Website

https://oberallgaeu.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landratsamt Oberallgäu is the Bavarian district administration office serving 26 municipalities in the Oberallgäu region. It provides statutory citizen services — vehicle registration, driver's licensing, permits, social and health services — to district residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Validation & Credential Programs (Permits, Passes, Validations) (BPABAKAL)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Vehicle registration services
• Driver licensing services
• Building permits
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sonthofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees: Government entity funded primarily through public taxation and administrative fees charged for specific services such as vehicle registration, permits, and certifications. Fee schedules are set by federal and state regulations.
2. Vehicle Registration Fees: Fees for new vehicle registration (€30.60-€73.50 standard, €22.55-€35.35 internet-based), used vehicle registration, registration transfers, and specialty plates. Fee ranges vary by transaction type and whether processed online or in-person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landratsamt Oberallgäu is the statutory district administration that delivers state-mandated public administrative services to residents and businesses of the Oberallgäu district in Bavaria, Germany. Core offerings include vehicle registration (Zulassung), driver's licensing (Fahrerlaubnis), building and construction permits, social and youth welfare services, health services, environmental protection, business funding advisory (Förderlotse), and migration/integration support. Services are delivered through in-person citizen service centers in Sonthofen and Kempten and through a digital online portal (OA-Digital Bürgerportal).

Product overview

Landratsamt Oberallgäu operates as a unified citizen services portal offering digital government services to residents of the Oberallgäu district in Bavaria. The core digital offering consists of the Online-Zulassung (Bürgerservice-Portal) for vehicle registration and deregistration, integrated with appointment booking through Online-Terminreservierung. Supporting products include Wunschkennzeichen for custom license plate selection, Führerschein-Umtausch for driver's license exchanges, and the broader Fahrerlaubnis services for driver's license matters. The portfolio also includes contact management via Kontaktformular, digital publication through Amtsblatt Online, and accessibility features like the ReadSpeaker Vorlesefunktion. All services are accessible via the main website at www.oberallgaeu.org, with citizen data processed through AKDB infrastructure and authentication managed via BundID/BayernID systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bürgerservice-Portal (Online-Zulassung) Digital portal enabling citizens to complete vehicle registration and deregistration procedures online, including new registrations, used vehicle imports, vehicle transfers, and license plate services. Used by residents of the Oberallgäu district who need to register or deregister vehicles without visiting an office in person.
• Online-Terminreservierung (BürgerService Zulassung) Online appointment booking system allowing citizens to schedule visits at vehicle registration offices in Sonthofen and Kempten. Targets district residents who need in-person vehicle registration services.
• Wunschkennzeichen (Custom License Plate Reservation) Service allowing citizens to select and reserve personalized/custom license plates for their vehicles. Targets vehicle owners in the Oberallgäu district seeking personalized registration plates.
• Fahrerlaubnis (Driver's License Services) Comprehensive driver's license services including initial issuance, extensions, renewals, international licenses, and conversion of official driver's licenses. Used by district residents requiring all categories of Fahrerlaubnis matters.
• Führerschein-Umtausch (Driver's License Exchange) Service for exchanging old paper driver's licenses and EU card-format licenses, including mandatory exchange deadlines. Targets district residents holding older paper-format licenses or those needing to comply with EU card-format conversion requirements.
• Kontaktformular / Kontaktaufnahme (Citizen Contact Form) Online contact form and communication system for citizens to submit inquiries to various departments and service areas across the district office. Used by district residents and businesses seeking administrative assistance.
• Amtsblatt Online (Official District Gazette) Digital publication of official district gazette and public announcements. Used by district residents and municipalities for official public notices and formal communications.
• Kostenfreie Schülerbeförderung - Erfassungsbogen Online (Free School Transportation Application) Online application system for free school transportation services, provided by Güntner IT-Lösungen. Used by parents/guardians of students in the Oberallgäu district to apply for free school transport.
• BürgerService Zulassung (In-Person Vehicle Registration Service) In-person vehicle registration service at Sonthofen and Kempten service centers offering direct administrative processing for new vehicle registration, used vehicle registration, registration transfers, specialty plates, and seasonal plates. Targets district residents who prefer or require in-person service.
• Förderlotse (Business Funding Advisory Service) Dedicated advisory service connecting local businesses and entrepreneurs with regional, national, and European funding programs. Used by companies and entrepreneurs in the Oberallgäu district seeking funding opportunities and economic development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital service availability reduces in-person visits for standard transactions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sicor KDL GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides web hosting and technical infrastructure for the district office's website and online services.
• Bezirk SchwabencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides external consultation days at district office for care assistance (Hilfe zur Pflege) and integration support services for disabled persons. District office hosts their staff for citizen consultations.
• Stadt KemptencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint citizen service center (BürgerService) at Bahnhofstr. 80, Kempten for combined vehicle registration services serving both the city and district residents.
• Staatliches Bauamt (State Building Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined construction yards and road maintenance facilities shared between the district and state government for infrastructure maintenance.
• AKDB (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts)coreTechnology or IntegrationCitizen service portal data stored in AKDB data center. Provides standardized government IT infrastructure for administrative services.
• Facebook Ireland LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict maintains official Facebook page for citizen communication and news distribution.
• Google Ireland Limited / YouTube LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmbedded YouTube videos on website and Google Maps integration for location services.
• Freiwilligenagentur OberallgäuminorOthersVolunteer agency operating in district, featured on district website for citizen engagement.
• Klinikverbund AllgäuminorOthersRegional hospital association partnership for healthcare coordination.
• ZAK (Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Kempten)minorOthersWaste management association for environmental services coordination.
• Krisenvorsorge OberallgäuminorOthersEmergency preparedness and crisis management coordination organization.
• Allgäu Klimaschutz InitiativeminorOthersRegional climate protection initiative partnership.
• Hospizverein Kempten-OberallgäuminorOthersHospice care association partnership for end-of-life care services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landratsamt Starnberg: Bavarian Landratsamt with comparable size and upper-class demographic profile, operating the same statutory online services suite (vehicle registration, appointment booking, e-government portal). Useful peer for service quality and digital pricing benchmarks.
• Landratsamt Unterallgäu: Adjacent Bavarian district in the Allgäu, sharing regional demographic characteristics and the same statutory administrative mandate. Comparable for benchmarking citizen service volume and digital service uptake.
• Landratsamt Lindau: Bavarian Landratsamt bordering Oberallgäu, with shared Allgäu regional planning, tourism economy, and similar cross-border service coordination. Directly comparable for citizen service design and regional partnership models.
• Landratsamt Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Tourism-heavy Bavarian Landratsamt with similar upper-Bavaria demographic and alpine regional profile. Comparable for citizen services scaling with seasonal demand and tourism-driven registration volume.
• Bezirk Schwaben: Regional government body covering the same administrative region (Schwaben) as Oberallgäu. Operates Bezirk-level social services (Hilfe zur Pflege, integration) that are physically hosted at the Landratsamt, making it a close operational partner and structural peer.
• Landratsamt München: Bavarian Landratsamt serving the district around Munich. Operates the same statutory mandate (vehicle registration, driver's licensing, building permits, social services) with a comparable online portal and digital appointment booking; relevant for benchmarking digital maturity and service scale.
• Landratsamt Rosenheim: Larger Bavarian district with similar Allgäu-adjacent demographic and economic profile. Operates the same bundled Landratsamt services and provides a benchmark for scaling citizen service operations.
• Landratsamt Ostallgäu: Neighboring Allgäu district Landratsamt in Bavaria with similar service portfolio, regional demographic profile, and joint initiatives with the Allgäu region. Provides a like-for-like comparison for service delivery and digital adoption.

Regional players

• Stadt Kempten: Independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) that co-operates the joint vehicle registration BürgerService with the Landratsamt. Operates a parallel municipal service mandate locally and is a direct operational partner rather than a competitor; included for completeness on the joint service model.
• Landratsamt Ravensburg: Comparable German Landratsamt in neighboring Baden-Württemberg with parallel statutory mandate. Different state legal framework makes it a regional rather than direct peer, but useful for cross-state benchmarking of e-government maturity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Landratsamt.Oberallgaeu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landratsamt-oberallg%C3%A4u
• Instagraminstagram.com/landkreis_oberallgaeu

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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