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Identity documents
How can I get a new national identity card? How and where can I use the online identification function? Where can I apply for amendments? This section provides information and contact details for government services related to identity documents such as national identity cards and passports.
Services:
Apply for a change of address in the electronic proof of identity
If your address changes, you must also have it changed immediately in the electronic proof of identity (online ID function) in your ID card, your electronic residence permit or your eID card for EU citizens.
Apply for a change of residence in your passport
The place of residence is noted in your passport. If your place of residence in Germany changes, you must have the new place of residence entered in your passport. If your new address is in the same place of residence, you do not need to have your passport amended.
Apply for a diplomatic passport or service passport
If you perform official duties for the Federal Republic of Germany abroad, you may be issued an official passport by the Federal Foreign Office under certain conditions. Depending on your activity, you may receive a diplomatic passport or a service passport.
Apply for a disabled person's pass
If you have been diagnosed with a severe disability, you can apply for a severely disabled person's pass.
Apply for a new social security card
You can apply for a new social security card if you have lost it, it has been damaged or is no longer legible.
Apply for a passport
If you need a passport, you must apply for one.
Apply for a passport due to change of other data
If you have a German passport and certain data changes, you must apply for a new passport.
Apply for a passport with 48 pages
Would you like to apply for a passport with 48 pages? You must submit an application in person.
Apply for a second passport
In principle, no one may hold more than one passport. However, if you can prove a legitimate interest, you may be issued with a second passport.
Apply for a severely disabled person's ID card with or without token
If you are severely disabled, you are entitled to free public transport or a vehicle tax reduction under certain conditions.
Apply for a travel document as a passport replacement for emergencies
If you realize shortly before departure that your passport has expired, you can, under certain conditions, apply for replacement documents at short notice as a German citizen.
Apply for an emergency travel document for foreigners
If, as a foreigner, you discover shortly before leaving Germany that your travel documents have expired, you can apply for an emergency travel document under certain conditions.
Apply for an express passport
The delivery time for a passport is usually at least 2 weeks. If you need a passport at short notice, you can apply for a passport using an express procedure.
Apply for an identity card
If you have German citizenship, you can apply for an identity card.
Apply for an identity card due to expiry of validity
If your identity card expires, you must apply for a new one if you are over 16 years old and do not have a valid passport document.
Apply for an identity card due to other name change
If your name changes, you must apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name.
Apply for an identity card for people up to the age of 16
If you are under the age of 16, your parents or legal guardians can apply for an ID card for you.
Apply for approval of bonus points for Part 66 license
If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.
Apply for approval to develop aircraft and aeronautical equipment
If your company wishes to commercially develop technologies for aircraft and aeronautical equipment, you require a permit from the Federal Aviation Office. Changes to a permit are also subject to approval.
Apply for authorization for airworthiness personnel acting on their own behalf (IARS)
If you wish to act as airworthiness personnel in your own name, you can apply for, extend or renew your authorization (IARS authorization) under certain conditions.
Apply for designation as a test center (PSfF) for conducting theory tests for remote pilots
If you want to offer theory examinations and refresher training for remote pilots, you need a permit. You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office.
Apply for eID card
If you are a citizen of the European Union or belong to the European Economic Area, you can apply for an eID card to identify yourself online.
Apply for European Firearms Pass
If you want to take your weapons within the European Union (EU) or to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you need a European Firearms Pass.
Apply for exemption from identification as a permanently disabled person who cannot move in public
If you cannot move alone in public because of a disability, then you may be exempt from the requirement to have an ID card.
Apply for exemption from the ID card requirement for permanently housed persons
If you are expected to be permanently confined to a hospital, nursing home, or similar facility, then you may be exempt from the requirement to have an ID card.
Apply for on-the-job training (OJT) in individual cases
To complete the aircraft type training course, you can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (also by proxy) for on-the-job training (OJT) for the first time or again, change an already approved OJT or register an assessment date.
Apply to the Federal Aviation Office for an examination for technical personnel
To take the examination for technical personnel, you must apply to the LBA for participation. The exam is required if you are seeking a Part 66 license, supplement a type entry or wish to change or renew your PvL permit or delete restrictions.
Applying for a passport abroad
If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport in person at a German mission abroad or, in some countries, at an honorary consular official.
Applying for a temporary passport
Do you urgently need a passport and neither a regular nor an express passport can be issued in time? Then you can apply for a temporary passport.
Applying for an ID card for the first time
As soon as you are 16 years old, you must have a valid identity document that can be used to establish your identity. This is usually an identity card or passport.
Applying for an identity card due to name change after divorce
Have you divorced and then changed your surname? Then you must apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name.
Applying for an identity card due to name change on marriage
Have you got married and therefore changed your name? Then you must apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name. If your children's surname has changed, their documents with the old name are also invalid.
Applying for an identity card due to theft
Has your identity card been stolen? Then you must report this. You must also apply for a new ID card if you are over 16 years old and do not have a valid passport document.
Applying for an identity card for German nationals with permanent residence abroad
If you are a German citizen and do not live in Germany, you can apply for an identity card at selected diplomatic missions abroad that have been designated as identity card authorities by the Federal Foreign Office.
Applying for matters in connection with a Part 66 license
If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.
Applying for replacement of flight attendant certificates
As a flight attendant, do you need a new flight attendant certificate instead? You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) under certain conditions
Applying for the initial issue or amendment of an inspection license for aviation equipment inspectors (PvL)
You can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for a class 4 aircraft inspector's license (PvL). You can also submit an application to renew, extend or amend an existing PvL permit.
Citizenship - Retention of German citizenship
Here you will find information on retaining German citizenship.
Contact point for online dispute resolution
The contact point for online dispute resolution. Your free point of contact for disputes with a company in another EU country.
Declaring renunciation of German citizenship - for persons abroad
If you live abroad and have several citizenships, you can submit a declaration of renunciation of German citizenship under certain conditions.
electronic proof of identity activation
Do you want to have the online ID card on your ID card activated at a later date? You can do this at your identity card authority. The date from which you can simply activate the online ID card yourself will be announced at www.personalausweisportal.de.
electronic proof of identity activation for the first time
You want to have the online ID card of your ID card activated? You can reset your PIN or activate the online ID card function free of charge. You can do this at your ID card office or online.
electronic proof of identity blocking
You can have your electronic identity card blocked if you have lost it or it has been stolen.
electronic proof of identity granting insight into readable data for providers on the Internet or vending machines
As part of the online ID card function, certain data can be read from your ID card by providers on the Internet or by vending machines. You can gain insight into which data can be read out.
electronic proof of identity storage
Here you will find information on the storage of your data in the chip of the ID card.
electronic proof of identity storage of signature certificates
You can also use your online ID card function for electronic signatures. To do this, you must purchase a corresponding signature certificate from a certified provider.
electronic proof of identity unblocking
If you recover your ID card, you can have the online ID card function unblocked at the ID card office.
Get identity card information
You can obtain information about the ID card on the Internet or from your local ID card office.
Have parking permit and parking facilitation for severely disabled persons renewed
If you are severely disabled and have a parking permit, then you can have it renewed.
Have your ID card updated to the latest version
If the data on your ID card is no longer up to date, you must have this changed as soon as possible.
Have your identity card address changed
If you move house, you must notify the relevant office of this change of address.
ID card Information on the ID card with online ID function
You can obtain information on the ID card with online ID function from your local ID card authority and on the Internet.
ID card obligation Request exemption
Under certain conditions, you can be exempted from the ID requirement.
ID card requirement Apply for exemption for assisted persons
If this is why a guardian has been appointed for you, then you may be exempt from the requirement to have an ID card.
Identity card Obtain information on the processing status
You will be informed as soon as your requested ID card is ready for collection at the ID card office.
Identity card report due to recovery
If you recover your ID card that has been reported lost, you must report it.
Make identity card messages
If anything changes with respect to your ID card or the data entered on it, you must report it immediately.
New passport issue due to change of name in the event of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership
If your surname has changed (e.g. due to marriage or divorce), you must apply for a new travel document immediately.
Online ID card function Change PIN
You can activate your online ID card function free of charge.
Organ Donation
If you wish to donate your organs after your death, you can indicate this on an organ donor card.
Out of force - applying for a child's passport for the first time
If you want to travel abroad with your child, they will need a travel document. Depending on the destination country, your child will need a child passport, identity card or a regular passport. The identity documents must be applied for in person.
Out of force - child passport extension
If the child's passport expires, you as the legal guardian can apply for an extension.
Out of force - children's passport change due to change of address
If you change your place of residence, you must arrange for your child's passport to be changed.
Parking permit - apply for reissuance of resident parking permit due to loss or damage (replacement).
If lost or damaged, you must reapply for your resident parking permit.
Parking permit - Resident parking permit application
If you wish to obtain a resident parking permit, then you must apply for it at the appropriate authority.
Parking permit and parking facilitation for severely disabled persons received
As a severely disabled person, you can receive a parking permit and parking facilitations under certain conditions. You must apply for these.
Passport replacement in the event of passport loss abroad
If you have lost your passport abroad or it has been stolen and you wish to travel home, you must have replacement travel documents issued. You can apply for these at the German diplomatic mission in the country you are traveling to.
Pick up identity card
Your new ID card is ready for collection from the relevant ID card authority. You can collect it in person or by proxy with a collection authorization.
Reapply for identity card due to loss
Have you lost your identity card? Then you must report this to the local identity card authority. You must also apply for a new ID card if you are over 16 years old and do not have another valid passport document.
Recognition of Bundeswehr service periods as experience in aircraft maintenance
If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.
Release from German citizenship for persons abroad
If you live abroad and have to give up your German citizenship because you want to acquire another nationality, you can apply for a release under certain conditions.
Report identity card theft
If your ID card has been stolen, you must report it.
Report loss of own identity card
If you lose your identity card, you must report it.
Requesting a temporary identity card
Your identity card has been lost or has expired and you need a new one? Then you can apply for a temporary identity card.
Retroactively activate online ID card function
If you want to activate your online ID card function at a later date, you can apply for this online or at the ID card authority.
Submit photo for the electronic health card
Did you provide your photo for the electronic health card (eGK) more than 10 years ago? Then your health insurance company may ask you to submit a new photo.
Travel documents
Here you will find information on your rights and obligations when traveling abroad as well as on necessary travel documents for minors and on the loss or expiry of travel documents.
Travel with pets (pets)
Here you will find information about traveling abroad with a pet or importing a pet from abroad.
View travel and safety information on the website of the Federal Foreign Office
Travel and safety advice for your destination can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.