Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6Plus)

Apply for identity card because of other name change

Description

If your first name or surname changes, your ID card is invalid. Reasons for other name changes are, for example

Adoption
Sorting of first names
Declaration in accordance with the law on self-determination with regard to gender entry (SBGG)

In this case, you must apply for a new identity card if you are 16 years old or older.

There is one exception: as long as you have a valid passport document, i.e. passport or temporary passport, with the new name, there is no obligation to apply for a new ID card.

Online function of the ID card

All ID cards automatically have the online ID function; this function is automatically activated for ID cards issued from July 2017. If you have set a six-digit PIN of your own choice, you can use it to identify yourself to authorities and companies for services offered online with a high level of trust. You can use the online ID card after your 16th birthday.

When you apply for your ID card, the prints of your two index fingers are stored on the chip of the card. Children under the age of 6 are excluded from this regulation.

Prerequisites

Her name has changed.

Required documents

Biometric digital passport photo: taken on site at the authority or by a registered domestic photo service provider (photographer). photographer
if available and not yet validated: old passport
if no valid passport is available: Birth certificate or marriage certificate
for children under the age of 16: if applicable, a declaration of consent from the custodial parent who is not present
- if there is only one parent or legal guardian, additional proof of custody
if available: valid or already expired children's passport

Fees (costs)

A fee reduction or exemption is possible under certain conditions.

Fee: 37,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html
für antragstellende Personen ab einschließlich 24 Jahren

Fee: 22,80 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Fee: 10,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Fee: 13,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Fee: 30,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Fee: 6,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Fee: 15,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html

Deadlines

You must apply for the new identity card immediately after the name change if you do not have a valid passport document (passport or temporary passport) with the new name.

Period of Validity: 6 Years
Geltungsdauer Ihres Personalausweises, wenn Sie den Personalausweis im Alter von unter 24 Jahren beantragen

Period of Validity: 10 Years

Processing time

It usually takes at least 2 weeks from the date of application before you can collect your ID card from the Citizens' Registration Office.

Responsible body

Contact the citizens' office of your municipality or city.

Procedure

If your name changes, apply for the new ID card as follows:

You make an appointment at your local citizens' office. If you do not apply for your ID card at your main place of residence, you will need an important reason and will have to pay a surcharge on the fee.
You bring the necessary documents with you.
You pay the fee.
You will immediately receive a new one-time PIN to make your online ID function ready for use with the newly requested ID card. You decide when you want to use this option.
Your fingerprints will be taken on site for storage in the chip of the ID document.
When you apply, your Citizens' Registration Office will inform you when you can collect your ID card.
- Alternatively, in many cases you can have the ID document sent to your home address by post and handed over in person at the front door.

Further information

If your ID card is stolen or lost, you must report this to the police. In the event of theft or loss, you can also block the online function of your ID card yourself by calling the blocking hotline.