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

Service Description

If you cannot move alone in public because of a disability, then you can be exempted from the ID requirement - that is, from the obligation to have an ID card.

This is the case, for example, if you can no longer leave the house alone because of a disability.
You can cancel the exemption at any time. All you need to do is apply for an ID card or a 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 main residence of the applicant(s)

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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