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Requesting a temporary identity card
Service Description
If you need an ID card immediately and cannot wait for the production (usually takes 4 weeks) by the Bundesdruckerei, there is the possibility of issuing a temporary ID card. With the temporary ID card, you can, for example, bridge the time until the issuance of a regular ID card.
As a rule, this will be the case if the ID card is lost (must be reported immediately) or if the application is submitted late.
You can substantiate the loss by submitting a notice of loss.
At the same time, you must apply for the issue of your new ID card when you apply for a temporary ID card.
Your temporary ID card is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
You must return the old temporary or regular ID card when the new temporary ID card is issued to you.
The application for a temporary ID card must be made in person, only the collection is possible by a representative (issue power of attorney!).
If you need an ID card immediately, you can be issued a temporary ID card. This is valid for a maximum of three months.
- personal appearance required
- immediate issuance only if the applicant does not have a valid identity document (identity card or passport)
- personal appearance of children also required
Process flow
You must apply for the temporary ID card in person at the Citizen's Office. If you do not apply for your temporary ID card at your main residence, you need an important reason and a surcharge will be added to the fee. If you contact the Citizen's Office you have chosen beforehand, you can find out whether and to what extent the Citizen's Office recognizes your reason.
You can apply for the temporary ID card and the new regular ID card at the same time.
The authority will issue the temporary ID card to you directly on the spot.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the citizens' office of your city, municipality or administrative community.
Requirements
You can apply for a temporary identity card if
- you have German citizenship
- are registered in Germany
- do not have a valid identity card
For application outside your main place of residence:
- You must be able to show an important reason why you are not applying for the temporary ID card at the Bürgeramt at your main place of residence.
- Exception: The temporary ID card cannot be applied for abroad.
Which documents are required?
- biometric passport photo (photo sample board Bundesdruckerei): The photo must be
- be up-to-date and
- meet the requirements for photos for electronic ID cards.
- If available and not yet validated: old ID card or passport or temporary ID card or children's passport (valid or already expired).
- If no valid passport or ID card available: birth certificate, marriage certificate
- for children under 16 years of age: if applicable, declaration of consent of the custodial parent who is not present
- if only one parent is present, additionally proof of custody
- in case of loss: presentation of a notice of loss
- 1 current biometric passport photo
- It is possible to take a biometric passport photo at the Bürgeramt using the "Speed Capture Station" photo machine at a price of 4.50 EUR. The machine can only be used to a limited extent by people wearing glasses and by people under 1.20 m tall. The photo will be used exclusively for processing your request and cannot be provided to you in printed or electronic form. When booking an appointment, please go to the photo booth on the 1st floor (new building, open-plan office for registration matters) in good time before your booked appointment. Please allow approx. 15 minutes for this. Further information on the "Speed Capture Station" photo booth.
- For further documents, see ID card
- for minors, see documents for children' s passports
Important
In cases of doubt, the passport authority may require further documents (for example, custody orders, current civil status certificates, proof of German citizenship). In these cases, it may be necessary for you to appear in person a second time. We therefore recommend that you always bring any existing proof of custody with you!
What are the fees?
- EUR 10.00
- EUR 13.00 Surcharge for applications submitted outside office hours or not at the main place of residence
Fee 10,- EUR
Processing duration
You will receive the temporary ID card immediately.
Legal basis
- § Section 9 of the German Identity Card Act (PAuswG)
- Thuringia Act on the Implementation of the Passport Act, the Identity Card Act and the eID Card Act (ThürAGPaßGPAuswGeIDKG)
- Ordinance on Fees for Identity Cards and eID Cards for Citizens of the Union and Nationals of the European Economic Area (PAuswGebV)
What else should I know?
The obligation to apply for a temporary identity card applies to you if you
- have German citizenship
- have reached the age of 16
- are registered in Germany and
- do not have a valid identity card or passport.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry of the Interior and Local Affairs
Professionally released on
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Competent Authority
Landeshauptstadt Erfurt, Stadtverwaltung - Meldeaufgaben
Visiting address
99084 Erfurt
