Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6Plus)

Apply for a new ID card due to theft

Description

If your ID card is stolen, you must report it.

You can report the loss of your ID card either to an ID card office or to the police.

If you do not have another valid passport document and are over 16 years old, you must apply for a new ID card.

Online function of the ID card

All ID cards have electronic proof of identity (online ID card). The online ID function is automatically activated on all ID cards issued from July 2017 for people over the age of 16. If you have set a six-digit PIN of your choice, you can use it to identify yourself to authorities and companies when using online services 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 a chip in the card. Children under the age of 6 are excluded from this regulation.

Prerequisites

Her ID was stolen. .

Required documents

biometric digital passport photo: taken on site at the authority or by a registered domestic photo service provider (photographer)
if available and not yet validated: passport
if no valid passport is available: Birth certificate or marriage certificate
if available: police report of loss
for children under the age of 16: if applicable, a declaration of consent from the parent with custody 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

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: 13,30 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

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

Emission: 15,00 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswgebv/BJNR147700010.html
Cash Register: Gebühr bei Versand an Ihre Wohnadresse, wenn der Antragsteller 16 Jahre oder älter ist

Deadlines

You must apply for a new ID card as soon as possible after the theft if you do not have another valid ID document.

Period of Validity: 6 Years

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 you wish to report the theft of your ID card:

Report the theft to an identity card authority, usually the citizens' office, or to the police. You can report the theft in person. Many local authorities also offer a digital option for reporting the theft.

If you want to apply for a new ID card after the theft.

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 need an important reason and must pay a surcharge on the fee.
You bring the necessary documents with you.
You pay the fee.
Your fingerprints will be stored in the chip of the ID document and taken on site.
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 yourself when you want to use this option.
Your Citizens' Office will inform you when you apply 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 if you are over 16 years old.

Further information

In the event of theft or loss, you can also block the online function of the ID card yourself by calling the blocking hotline. You must have your blocking password ready, which you were given with the one-time PIN.