What do you need to know?
Undertakings transporting dangerous goods by road or rail, or undertakings that are responsible for the loading or unloading associated with this form of transport, must have appointed, before January 2000, at least one safety adviser to prevent the risks to persons, property or the environment inherent in such activities. Specific tests must be passed in order to become a safety adviser. The tests take place once or twice per year.
This procedure can only be done online. Documentation provided via another channel will not be taken into account or considered for the purposes of the submission date.
The application for a safety adviser certificate (title), can only be submitted online.
Authority responsible
Other related authorities
People who wish to work as safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail, or who are responsible for the loading or unloading associated with this form of transport.
The Administration will send an email to the address you provided at the time of registration. This message will inform you that you can already apply for the certificate.
EUR 27.60
Steps to follow
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Step one
Apply for the certificate
You can apply for the original certificate or a duplicate certificate (in case of loss or damage to the original).At the time of the application, you must indicate whether you wish to collect the [...]
You can apply for the original certificate or a duplicate certificate (in case of loss or damage to the original).
At the time of the application, you must indicate whether you wish to collect the certificate in person or to receive it by ordinary post.
In-person collection must be in the territory of the municipality in which you are residing when you take the tests. For Tarragona, you will be able to choose between: -
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Step two
Pay the fees
You will need the payment letter to pay the fees.How to obtain the payment letterThe system will automatically generate your letter at the time of the request.How to payYou can use the payment letter [...]
You will need the payment letter to pay the fees.
How to obtain the payment letter
The system will automatically generate your letter at the time of the request.
How to pay
You can use the payment letter to pay the fee:- online by clicking on the ‘online’ link
- in person, at the sites indicated in the ‘in person’ link
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Step three
Receive a reply from the Administration (delivery of certificate)
How will I receive the certificate?
How will I receive the certificate?
You will receive the certificate either by ordinary post or you can collect it in person, depending on which option you choose in the application.
- Option ‘By ordinary post’
The Administration will send you an email when you submit the application.
You should receive the certificate within a maximum period of 15 to 30 days from receipt of the email. If this is not the case, please contact the relevant centre according to the following table:
By territorial area
Site and telephone number
Barcelona
Citizen Service Office of the department responsible for transport in Barcelona
Girona Lleida
Tarragona
If the certificate has to be reprinted, it must be collected in person. - ‘Collect in person’ option
The Administration will send you an email informing you that the certificate is ready for collection.
In order to offer a better service, we recommend you to book an appointment
Who can collect the certificate?
- the certificate holder, or
- a person duly accredited and in possession of the corresponding authorisation to collect documents.
- Option ‘By ordinary post’