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There are 69 services for Identity documents

Identity documents

How can I get a new national identity card? How and where can I use the online identification function? Where can I apply for amendments? This section provides information and contact details for government services related to identity documents such as national identity cards and passports.

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Activate ID card with online ID function

With the one-time PIN that you receive in an envelope when you apply for your ID card, you can make the online ID function ready for use.

Apply for a change of residence in your passport

The place of residence is noted in your passport. If your place of residence in Germany changes, you must have the new place of residence entered in your passport. If your new address is in the same place of residence, you do not need to have your passport amended.

Apply for a disabled person's pass

If you have been assessed as having a degree of disability of at least 50, you can apply for a severely disabled person's pass.

Apply for a European firearms pass

If you want to take your firearms with you within the European Union (EU) or to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you will need a European firearms pass.

Apply for a European Professional Card

With the European Professional Card (EBA), you can have certain professional qualifications recognised within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) via an online procedure.

Apply for a library card

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Apply for a new ID card due to expiry of validity

If your ID card expires, you must apply for a new one if you are over 16 years old, do not have a valid passport document and are registered within Germany.

Apply for a new ID card due to theft

Has your identity card been stolen? Then you must report this. You must also apply for a new ID card if you are over 16 years old, do not have a valid passport document and are registered in Germany.

Apply for a new ID card if you lose it

If you have lost your identity card, you must report this. You must also apply for a new ID card if you are over 16 years old, do not have another valid passport document and are registered in Germany.

Apply for a new passport due to name change

Your name has changed and you are planning a trip to a country outside the EU? Then you need to apply for a new passport.

Apply for a parking permit for severely disabled people

If you have a severe disability, you can apply for a parking permit.

Apply for a passport

In many countries outside the European Union (EU), you need a passport to enter the country. If you have German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport.

Apply for a passport due to change of other data

If you have a German passport and certain data changes, you must apply for a new passport.

Apply for a passport due to expiry of validity

An extension of the passport is not possible. If the passport has expired, you must be issued a new passport if the passport is still needed.

Apply for a passport due to name change

After a name change during a marriage or the establishment of a civil partnership, a new passport is required. The issuance of a new passport is only necessary if the passport...

Apply for a passport with 48 pages

If you travel a lot and need more space for entry and exit stamps and visas, you can apply for a passport with 48 pages.

Apply for a resident parking permit

As a resident, you can apply for a residents' parking permit for your car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle you use permanently. The residents' parking permit is only valid for a...

Apply for a second passport

If you can prove a legitimate interest, you can obtain a second passport.

Apply for a temporary identity card

Your identity card has been lost or has expired and you need a new one? Then you can apply for a temporary identity card.

Apply for a temporary passport

Do you need a new passport immediately? Then you can apply for a temporary passport.

Apply for a travel document (passport replacement) for foreigners from non-EU countries

If you do not have a passport from your country of origin and it is not reasonably possible for you to obtain one, you may be issued with a travel document for foreigners in exceptional cases.

Apply for an emergency travel document for foreigners

If, as a foreigner, you discover that your travel documents have expired shortly before you leave Germany, you can apply for an emergency travel document under certain conditions.

Apply for an express passport

Do you need a passport at short notice and can't wait 2 weeks or more for a regular passport? Then you can apply for your passport using the express order procedure.

Apply for an identity card as a person under 16

If you are under the age of 16, your parents or legal guardians can apply for an ID card for you.

Apply for an identity card for German citizens with permanent residence abroad

If you live abroad, you can apply for your identity card in person at a German diplomatic mission or, in some countries, at an honorary consular official.

Apply for an organ donor card

Organ donation is a very personal matter. For or against - this is a decision that no one can take away from you. Some people are uncomfortable with the idea of having an organ...

Apply for approval of bonus points for Part 66 license

If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.

Apply for approval to develop aircraft and aeronautical equipment

If your company wishes to commercially develop technologies for aircraft and aeronautical equipment, you require a permit from the Federal Aviation Office. Changes to a permit are also subject to approval.

Apply for authorization for airworthiness personnel acting on their own behalf (IARS)

If you wish to act as airworthiness personnel in your own name, you can apply for, extend or renew your authorization (IARS authorization) under certain conditions.

Apply for designation as a test center (PSfF) for conducting theory tests for remote pilots

If you want to offer theory examinations and refresher training for remote pilots, you need a permit. You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office.

Apply for diplomatic passport or service passport

If you perform official duties for the Federal Republic of Germany abroad, you may be issued an official passport by the Federal Foreign Office under certain conditions. Depending on the activity, you may receive a diplomatic passport or a service passport.

Apply for extension of the resident parking permit

You can have your resident parking permit extended upon application.

Apply for identity card because of other name change

If your name changes, you must apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name.

Apply for on-the-job training (OJT) in individual cases

To complete the aircraft type training course, you can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (also by proxy) for on-the-job training (OJT) for the first time or again, change an already approved OJT or register an assessment date.

Apply to the Federal Aviation Office for an examination for technical personnel

To take the examination for technical personnel, you must apply to the LBA. The exam is necessary if you are seeking a Part 66 license, want to add a type entry or change, renew or delete restrictions on your PvL permit.

Applying for a new social security card

You may apply for a new social security card if you have lost your card, damaged it, or if it is no longer readable.

Applying for a passport abroad

If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport in person at a German diplomatic mission or, in some countries, at an honorary consular official.

Applying for a passport document if you lose your passport abroad

Have you lost your passport during a trip abroad? If you need a passport, you can apply for a passport, temporary passport or travel document for return as a passport replacement at the German diplomatic mission in the country of travel.

Applying for a supplement to the disabled person's pass with or without a token

If you are severely disabled, you can use local public transport free of charge or receive a vehicle tax reduction under certain conditions.

Applying for an eID card for EU citizens and eWR nationals

If you are a citizen of the European Union or a member of the European Economic Area, you can apply for an eID card to identify yourself online.

Applying for an emergency travel document

In the event of an emergency, you can be issued with an emergency travel document by the border authorities (Federal Police) before you travel, provided that you are a national of Germany or another EU Member State or have a secure residence status.

Applying for an emergency travel document for foreigners

If you are a foreign national and discover shortly before you intend to leave Germany that your passport or passport replacement has expired, you can apply for an emergency travel document under certain conditions.

Applying for an ID card for the first time

Are you at least 16 years old? Then you must have a valid identity document that can be used to establish your identity. Younger children can also apply for an ID card if they wish, but there is no obligation to do so.

Applying for exemption from the ID card requirement

Persons, for whom a guardian has been appointed or who are represented by a person with a publicly certified power of attorney, who are likely to be permanently accommodated...

Applying for matters in connection with a Part 66 license

If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.

Applying for replacement of flight attendant certificates

As a flight attendant, do you need a new flight attendant certificate instead? You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) under certain conditions

Applying for the initial issue or amendment of an inspection license for aviation equipment inspectors (PvL)

You can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for a class 4 aircraft inspector's license (PvL). You can also submit an application to renew, extend or amend an existing PvL permit.

Block electronic proof of identity

If electronic proof of identity has been activated, you can arrange for your ID card to be blocked by the responsible office if it is lost or stolen.

Check ID card status

The processing status of the identity card can be requested from the responsible office.

Check passport status

You can find out the processing status of your passport from the relevant office.

Declaring renunciation of German citizenship in the event of habitual residence abroad

If you live abroad and have several citizenships, you can submit a declaration of renunciation of German citizenship under certain conditions.

Electronic proof of identity Grant access to readable data for providers on the Internet or vending machines

You can release the following data within the scope of the online ID function to providers on the Internet or at vending machines by entering the PIN: Family name Name at...

Extending the European firearms pass

If your European firearms pass expires, you must have it extended.

Grant access to electronic proof of identity

On request, you can view your stored, readable data in the electronic storage and processing medium of the ID card at the relevant ID card authority. To do this, you must appear...

Have a new address entered on your ID card

If you move, you must have the new address entered on your identity card.

Have your passport changed

In the event of changes such as a change of name due to marriage, registered civil partnership, divorce, dissolution of a civil partnership or other data, the passport must be amended or reissued.

Pick up identity card

When your new ID card is available, you can pick it up in person. Collection by an authorized person is also possible.

Pick up your passport

Would you like to pick up your passport? Find out more here.

Purchase a signature certificate for your ID card

With the electronic signature, you can sign a digitally available document (contracts, applications and certificates) that would otherwise only be legally binding in writing. Th...

Receive travel and safety advice from the Federal Foreign Office via internet/app

Travel and safety information for your destination can be found on the website of the German Foreign Office.

Recognition of Bundeswehr service periods as experience in aircraft maintenance

If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.

Report the discovery of an identity card

If you find your id card that has been reported as lost, you must report it.

Report the discovery or loss of a passport

If you lose or find your passport, you must report it. This also applies if your passport is stolen.

Report the theft of a passport

You must immediately report the theft of a passport to the competent authority. There is no obligation to apply for a new passport. If a passport is still required, a new...

Report the theft of your own ID card

If your ID card has been stolen, you must report this.

Reporting the loss of your own ID card

If you lose your identity card, you must report this.

Request a change of address in the electronic proof of identity

If your address changes, you must also have it changed in the electronic proof of identity (online ID function) on your identity card, your electronic residence permit or your eID card for EU citizens.
 

Submit photo for the electronic health card

Did you provide your photo for the electronic health card (eGK) more than 10 years ago? Then your health insurance company may ask you to submit a new photo.

Travel documents

Here you will find information on your rights and obligations when travelling abroad as well as on necessary travel documents for minors and on the loss or expiry of travel documents.