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Apply for exemption from the identification requirement as a permanently disabled person who cannot move around in public

Service Description

If you are unable to move around alone in public due to a disability, you may be exempt from the obligation to have an ID card.

This is the case, for example, if you are no longer able to leave the house alone due to a disability.
You can revoke the exemption at any time. All you need to do is apply for an identity card or passport.

Process flow

You must apply for exemption from the ID card requirement in writing.

  • You complete the application for exemption from the ID card requirement in full or
  • You or a caregiver sign the application.
  • You attach the necessary documents.
  • You send the application and the documents to the competent ID card authority in your municipality or
  • You go in person to the competent authority.
  • The authority issues you an unlimited certificate stating that you are exempt from the ID card requirement.
  • If you apply in person, you will immediately receive confirmation of the exemption. If you apply in writing, the competent authority will send you the confirmation.

Who should I contact?

Identity card authority at the applicant's main place of residence

Requirements

  • You must have German citizenship.
  • You must be at least 16 years old.
  • You cannot move alone in public due to a permanent disability.
  • You must be registered with your main residence in your municipality.

Which documents are required?

  • written request
  • as far as available: Your old identity card or passport
  • Proof that you are unable to participate in public life on your own, for example by means of a certificate from your family doctor, hospital, nursing home or care service
  • if you are incapable of acting or giving consent: the original, publicly certified power of attorney
  • if you are applying through a representative:
    • Proof of power of representation, for example, by means of a power of attorney or a guardian's identity card
    • Identification document of the representative, e.g., ID card or passport.

What are the fees?

There are no costs involved.

Applications / forms

Complaint to the superior authority, alternatively to the Ministry of the Interior of the country.

Appeal

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance required: No

Online services available: No

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry of the Interior and Local Affairs

Professionally released on

01.09.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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