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Report loss of own identity card
Service Description
As a German citizen, you are required to have an identity card from the age of 16. You must report the loss of your identity card immediately to a citizens' registration office or to the police. If you do not do this, you are acting irregularly. When you report it to the Citizen's Office, you can apply for a new identity card at the same time.
When you report the loss, the online ID card function is also blocked. This ensures that any attempt at misuse is detected immediately. After the blocking, it is not possible to use the online ID card function of your ID card, nor to have its data read out from your smartphone (Smart-eID).
You can only have the signature function blocked by the provider of your signature certificate.
After notification, you can apply for a new ID card. If you have a valid passport, you do not need to apply for a new ID card.
Process flow
Report the loss to a citizen's office or the police.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the local identity card office (Bürgeramt).
Requirements
- Your identity card has been lost
Which documents are required?
You do not need to submit any documents.
What are the fees?
There are no costs for you due to the notification.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
You must report the loss immediately.
Processing duration
Your message will be recorded without delay.
Applications / forms
- Objection.
- Appeal.
Detailed information on how to file an appeal can be found in the notice of your application. - Administrative court action
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of the Interior, for Construction and Home Affairs
Professionally released on
14.10.2021
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
