Identity card

An ID card is required from the age of 16. It is possible to apply from birth.

If you move house, you must change your address beforehand. The address will also be changed on the chip.

The submission of fingerprints has been mandatory since 01.08.2021. This makes the document more forgery-proof.

It is also possible to reload a qualified electronic signature. This reloading does not take place at the Citizens' Services, but in a so-called trust center.

All first names are listed on the ID card.

You can obtain atemporary ID card if your previous ID card has expired or become invalid and you need a new one immediately (for example, when traveling abroad in Europe or for banking matters).

The ID card with chip was introduced on 01.11.2010 on the basis of the law on ID cards and electronic proof of identity (ID card law).

Required documents

Your "old" identity card or, if issued for the first time, your child's identity card/passport
A recent passport photo, no more than 6 months old (see photo sample chart of the Federal Ministry of the Interior)
Your last civil certificate (birth or marriage certificate, if no identity document has yet been issued for you)
Your personal presence is required

When applying for a temporary identity card you will need the following documents:

The expired/invalid identity card
A recent passport photo, no more than six months old (see photo sample chart of the Federal Ministry of the Interior)
Your last civil certificate (birth or marriage certificate, if no identity document has yet been issued for you)
Your personal presence is required

Information on passport photos:

You can use the ID terminal to take the biometric photo and scan your signature. This will save you time and money. The use of the terminal costs 6.00 euros. Of course, your own biometric passport photos will still be accepted and processed by the photographer or passport photo machine.

Further information on the ID card terminal

Important:
For applications up to the age of 16, one parent must be present at the application in addition to the minor. A declaration of consent (see forms) and the identity cards/passports of both parents are required from the custodial parent who is not present. If only one parent has custody, this must be proven by the custody decree or a negative certificate from the Youth Welfare Office.

Fees

Application for an identity card

Applicant under 24 years: 22,80 Euro
Applicant over 24 years: 37,00 Euro

Application for a temporary identity card

10,00 Euro

Other fees

Change of address in case of relocation: free of charge
Since 01.01.2021 there are no more fees for activation, resetting PIN and unblocking.
Blocking the online ID function in case of loss: free of charge

Deadlines

Processing time when applying for an identity card

three to four weeks

Validity

six years (if applied for up to the age of 24)
ten years (from the age of 24)

It is not possible to extend the validity of an identity card.

Delivery time of a temporary identity card

will be issued immediately

Validity of a temporary identity card

three months

Special features

Information on the PIN letter procedure and the online function

Every applicant, regardless of age, received the PIN letter when applying at the registration office. The previous age limit has been lifted, but the online ID card remains deactivated for persons under the age of 16. From 17.02.2025, the blocking password will no longer be included in the PIN letter; it will be handed over when the document is issued.

You can check online whether your ID card is ready for collection or you will receive an email if you provided your email address when you applied.

Keep your PIN letter safe and sound. If your ID card is lost or stolen, please report the loss or theft to the Citizens' Services or a police station. These authorities will then also block your online ID card.

If you wish to have your online ID card blocked for other reasons, you can also block it by calling the blocking hotline. The telephone blocking hotline can be reached on the toll-free number 116 116.

Contact

Citizen Services
City Hall B, Room 015

Phone: 05361 28-1234
Fax: 05361 28-2090

Send e-mail

Book an appointment

You can also use this service at the administrative offices in Fallersleben and Vorsfelde.

Forms

Declaration of consent for identity documents

Authorization to pick up the identity card

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