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Request identity card for theft

Service Description

The theft of your identity card must be reported to:

  • any identity card authority, usually the local citizens' registration office, or
  • any police station. If you do not do this, you are acting irregularly.

In addition, you must apply for a new identity card if you are over 16 years old and do not have a valid passport document, i.e. passport or temporary passport. This can be done at the Citizen's Office at your main residence.
If you do not apply for your new ID card at your main residence, you need an important reason. In addition, a surcharge of EUR 13.00 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.

Process flow

To apply for a new identity card after theft, proceed as follows:

  • Report the theft to an ID card authority, usually the citizens' registration office, or to the police. You can file the report informally in writing or in person.
  • If you want to apply for a new ID card at the same time at the Bürgeramt, you must do this in person and bring the necessary documents with you.
  • 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 citizens' registration office offers, for example, on its website.

Who should I contact?

Please contact the identity card office at your main residence or any other citizens' office.

Requirements

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

  • have German citizenship
  • have reached the age of 16
  • are registered in Germany
  • do not have a valid passport document, i.e. passport or temporary passport.

For application outside your main residence:

  • You must be able to present an important reason why you are not applying for the ID card at the ID card authority that is responsible for your main place of residence.
  • Exception: The temporary ID card cannot be applied for abroad.

Which documents are required?

  • biometric passport photo: The photo must be
    • be up-to-date and
    • meet the requirements for photos for electronic ID cards.
  • if available and not yet cancelled: old passport or children's passport (valid or already expired).
  • if no valid passport or children's passport available: birth certificate or marriage certificate
  • if available: police report of loss
  • for children under 16 years of age: if necessary, a declaration of consent from the custodial parent who is not present
    • in case of only one legal guardian additionally proof of custody

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 application outside office hours or not at the main place of residence
  • EUR 30.00 surcharge for issuance by consular or diplomatic representation abroad

Fee reductions or exemptions are 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 report the theft as soon as possible.

Processing duration

From the time of application, it usually takes at least 2-3 weeks until you can pick up your ID card at the Citizen's Office.

Legal basis

Comments

Since 01.09.2021, at the request of the document holder, a transparent Braille sticker with the inscription "ad" (identity document) can be applied to the identity card, the eID card or on the electronic residence permit on the back of the identity card.

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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