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Apply for identity card due to other name change

Service Description

If your name has changed, your identity card is invalid. Therefore, in this case you must apply for a new one
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.
The EU logo on the front of the ID card, which will be introduced from August 2, 2021, will not invalidate ID cards without this logo.
The validity period depends on your age at the time of application:

  • Under 24 years: Identity card is valid for 6 years.
  • 24 years and older: Identity card is valid for 10 years.

A temporary identity card is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
You can submit the application at your Bürgeramt at your main place of residence. Applications can be submitted to any other Bürgeramt if an important reason is presented. In this case, an incompetence surcharge is incurred, which means that the cost of issuance increases.

Process flow

In case of a name change, you apply for the new identity card as follows:
You must apply for the ID card in person at the Citizen's Office. If you do not apply for your ID card at your main place of residence, you need an important reason and a surcharge will be added to the fee. If you contact your chosen Bürgeramt beforehand, you can find out whether and to what extent the Bürgeramt recognizes your reason.

  • At many Bürgeramt offices, you can make an appointment online, by e-mail, or by phone. You can find out what options your Bürgeramt offers, for example, on its website.
  • When you apply, your Bürgeramt will inform you when you can collect your identity card.
  • Your ID card is produced centrally by Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
  • At many Bürgerämter, you can make an appointment to pick up your ID card online, by e-mail or by phone. You can find out what options your Bürgeramt offers, for example, on its website.
  • When you apply for an ID card, the authorities will check the new name using the civil registry certificate of the name.

Who should I contact?

Please contact the Citizen's Office.

Requirements

The obligation to apply for an identity card applies to you if you

  • have German citizenship
  • have reached the age of 16 and
  • are registered in Germany
  • do not have a valid passport or temporary passport with the new name.

For the application outside of your main residence:

  • You must be able to show an important reason why you are not applying for the ID card at the Bürgeramt at your main place of residence.

Which documents are required?

  • old identity card, passport or children's passport (with the old name) and, if available, valid passport (with the new name)
  • certificate from the registry office confirming the name
  • for children under 16 years of age: Declaration of consent of the legal guardian
    • in case of only one legal guardian additionally the proof of custody
  • biometric passport photo: the photo must be
    • be up to date and
    • meet the requirements for photos for electronic ID cards.

What are the fees?

  • EUR 37.00 for applicants aged 24 and over
  • EUR 22.80 for applicants under 24 years of age
  • EUR 10.00 for temporary identity card
  • EUR 13.00 surcharge for applications submitted outside office hours or to authorities not having jurisdiction
  • EUR 30.00 surcharge for issuance by consular or diplomatic representation abroad

Fee reduction or exemption is possible for people in need. This is at the discretion of the identity card authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

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

Processing duration

From the time of application, it usually takes at least 2 weeks until you can pick up your ID card at the Bürgeramt.

Legal basis

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

05.12.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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