Identity documents

Apply for a passport

In many countries outside the European Union (EU), you need a passport to enter the country. If you have German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport.

Report passport due to recovery

You must report and present a recovered passport.

New passport issue due to change of name in the event of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

Your name has changed and you are planning a trip to a country outside the EU? Then you need to apply for a new passport.

New passport issue due to change of other data

If you have a German passport and certain data changes, you must apply for a new passport.

Passport replacement in the event of passport loss abroad

Have you lost your passport during a trip abroad? If you need a passport, you can apply for a passport, temporary passport or travel document for return as a passport replacement at the German diplomatic mission in the country of travel.

Apply for a second passport

If you can prove a legitimate interest, you can obtain a second passport.

Resident parking permit issuance

As a resident, you can apply for a resident parking permit for your car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle that you use permanently. The resident parking permit is only valid for a specially designated zone (residents' parking area).

Out of force - child passport status query

If you have applied for a child passport, you can obtain information about the processing status at any time.

Out of force - child passport extension

When 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.

Apply for an identity card

If you have German citizenship, you can apply for an identity card.

Make notifications about the identity card

If anything changes with regard to your identity card or the data entered on it, you must report this immediately.

Pick up your identity card

When your new ID card is ready at the authorities, you can collect it in person or have it collected by an authorized person. It is possible to have it sent to your home address in Germany and must be registered at the time of application.

Reporting the loss of your own ID card

If you lose your identity card, you must report this.

Applying for a new ID 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, do not have a valid passport document and are registered in Germany.

If you lose it, apply for a new identity card

If you have lost your identity card, you must report this. You must also apply for a new ID card if you are over 16 years old, do not have another valid passport document and are registered in Germany.

Report the theft of your own ID card

If your ID card has been stolen, you must report it.

Apply for a temporary identity card

Has your ID card been lost or expired and you need a new one at short notice? Then you can apply for a temporary ID card at the Citizens' Registration Office.

Apply for a new ID card when it expires

If your ID card expires, you must apply for a new one if you are over 16 years old, do not have a valid passport document and are registered within Germany.

Applying for an identity card for the first time

Are you at least 16 years old? Then you must have a valid identity document that can be used to establish your identity. Younger children can also apply for an ID card if they wish, but there is no obligation to do so.

Applying for an identity card due to name change when marrying

If you have married and changed your name, 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.

Report the recovery of your own identity card

If you find your identity card that has been reported lost, you must report this.

Applying for an identity card due to a name change after divorce

If you change your surname after a divorce, your identity card will become invalid. In this case, you must apply for a new ID card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name and are registered in Germany.

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.

Applying for an identity card as an under 16-year-old

If you are under the age of 16, you can apply for an ID card together with your parents or legal guardians.

Library card issue

You will receive a library card as soon as you register at a library.

Library card blocking

Report a lost library card immediately so that it can be blocked.

Library card issue for minors

You will receive a library card for minors as soon as you register at a library.

Library card issue for legal entities

You will receive a library card for legal entities as soon as you register at a library.

Library card issue for public institutions

You will receive a library card for public institutions as soon as you register at a library.

Library card issue for special groups of people

You will receive a library card for special groups of people as soon as you register at a library.

Library card issue for recipients of state transfer payments

You will receive a library card for transfer benefit recipients as soon as you register at a library.

Identity card Registration of an artist's name

How do I have an artist's name entered in my identity card?

Bollard - Chip card / apply for authorization

How do I apply for a bollard / chip card?

Parking permit for severely disabled persons issuance

Severely disabled people can apply for a parking permit.

Parking permit for severely disabled persons Extension

Severely disabled people can extend a parking permit.

Exemption from the visa requirement for pupils on collective lists Approval

If you are going on a school trip with pupils, they can also enter a country of the European Union and some other countries without a visa or passport using the collection list.

Issue of disabled person's pass

You can apply for a severely disabled person's pass from the Brandenburg State Office for Social Affairs and Care (LASV).

General power of attorney

How can I grant a power of attorney?

Apply for an eID card as a European citizen

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.

Applying for a supplement to the disabled person's pass with or without a token

If you are severely disabled, you can use local public transport free of charge or receive a vehicle tax reduction under certain conditions.

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.

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.

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. The exam is necessary if you are seeking a Part 66 license, want to add a type entry or change, renew or delete restrictions on your PvL permit.

Applying for an emergency travel document

In the event of an emergency, you can be issued with an emergency travel document by the border authorities (Federal Police) before you travel, provided that you are a national of Germany or another EU Member State or have a secure residence status.

Applying for a new social security card

You may apply for a new social security card if you have lost your card, damaged it, or if it is no longer readable.

Submit photo for the electronic health card

A current photo is required 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 travelling abroad as well as on necessary travel documents for minors and on the loss or expiry of travel documents.

Apply for a travel document (passport replacement) for foreigners from non-EU countries

If you do not have a passport from your country of origin and it is not reasonably possible for you to obtain one, you may be issued with a travel document for foreigners in exceptional cases.

Passport change due to change of residence

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.

Identification requirement 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.

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.

Change of identity card due to change of address

If you move, you must have the new address entered on your identity card.

If you are unable to walk alone in public because of a disability, then you may be exempt from having an ID card.

Electronic proof of identity Activation

With the one-time PIN that you receive in an envelope when you apply for your ID card, you can make the online ID function ready for use.

Passport issue express

The delivery time for a passport is usually at least 2 weeks. If you need a passport at short notice, you can apply for one using the express order procedure.

ID Card Status Inquiry

The ID card office will notify you as soon as the ID card is ready for pickup. Some municipalities offer an online service for checking the status of your ID card application ...

Identification Requirement; Exemption

Germans, as defined in Article 116(1) of the Basic Law, are required to carry a valid identification document once they reach the age of 16 and are subject to the general...

Electronic Proof of Identity Amendment

Changes to Electronic Proof of Identity

Electronic Proof of Identity: PIN Change

Have you forgotten or lost the PIN for your electronic ID card or eID card, or would you like to change your PIN? Learn more here.

Electronic proof of identity Change due to change of address

If your address changes, you must also have it changed in the electronic proof of identity (online ID function) in your ID card, your electronic residence permit or your eID card for EU citizens.

Electronic Proof of Identity Storage

Here you can find information about how your data is stored on the chip in your ID card.

When you pick up your ID card with online ID function, you can declare in writing to the ID card authority that you want the electronic proof of identity function. The identity...

Retroactive Activation of Electronic Proof of Identity

You can declare in writing to the identity card authority at any time (during the validity of the identity card) that you wish to use the electronic proof of identity function,...

Change of identity card

If the data in your identity card is no longer up to date, you must have this changed as soon as possible.

Electronic Proof of Identity; Storage of Signature Certificates

You can also use the online ID function of your national ID card for electronic signatures. To do so, you must obtain a digital signature certificate.

If the electronic proof of identity has been activated, you can arrange for it to be blocked if your identity card is lost or stolen by contacting the relevant office.

Passport issue provisional

Do you need a new passport immediately? Then you can apply for a temporary passport.

Passport notification of loss

If your passport has been lost, your passport authority will help you to report the loss quickly and minimize possible risks.

Applying for an identity card for German nationals with permanent residence or habitual abode abroad

If you live abroad or usually stay there, you can apply for your ID card in person at a German diplomatic mission abroad or, in some countries, at an honorary consular official.

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.

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.

Requesting the replacement issue 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 a passport abroad

If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport in person at a German diplomatic mission or, in some countries, at an honorary consular official.

Apply for an emergency travel document for foreigners at the border

If you are a foreign national and discover shortly before you intend to leave Germany that your passport or passport replacement has expired, you can apply for an emergency travel document under certain conditions.

Apply for a diplomatic passport or service passport

If you carry out official duties for the Federal Republic of Germany abroad, you can 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.

Receive travel and safety advice from the Federal Foreign Office via internet/app

Travel and safety advice for your destination can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

Declaring renunciation of German citizenship in the event of habitual residence abroad

If you live abroad and have several citizenships, you can submit a declaration of renunciation of German citizenship under certain conditions.

Acquire German citizenship as a person living abroad by declaration

You live abroad and would like to acquire German citizenship by declaration.

Applying for restitution naturalization due to National Socialist persecution for persons with habitual residence abroad

You live abroad and you or your ancestors have given up or lost German citizenship due to National Socialist persecution or were unable to acquire it? Then you can apply for restitution naturalization.