Wilhelmsburg Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Identity card, registration of a religious or artist name
Since November 1st, 2010, names of orders and artists can be entered in the identity card / passport again. In the period from November 1st, 2007 to November 1st, 2010 the entry was not possible. The name of the order or artist must be proven.
Important notes
Prerequisites
Religious or pseudonymous name on identity card, passport or population register, otherwise certificate from the Ministry of the Interior and Sport, Office for Migration.
Documents required
- Current passport photo, which must meet the photo requirements for electronic ID cards.
The requirements for the passport photo can be found in the photo sample table (see link “Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland - Photo sample table”, at the bottom of this page under “Forms, Service & Links”).
A photo booth (speed capture terminal) is available. The fee for a photo on site is EUR 6.00. You will not receive a printout. Please note that the existing photo booth is not suitable for taking passport photos of infants and small children. - ID card
- Proof from the Ministry of the Interior and Sport - Office for Migration - of the right to use a religious or stage name (see link)
- When registering a doctoral title - proof of the doctoral title (certificate of possession from the university/college or certificate of award)
Please note
The entry of a religious or artist name or a doctorate is always associated with the issue of a new identity card.
The doctorate can be entered as the only academic degree in official documents.
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
Personal application required. The application will be forwarded to Bundesdruckerei for further processing.
Processing time
Application takes about 15 minutes. Processing time approx. 4 weeks.
Fees
There are fees for the reissue of the ID card (up to 24 years EUR 22.80, from 24 years EUR 28.80 (from 01.01.2021: from 24 years EUR 37)). Granting of authorization at the Ministry of the Interior and Sport 30 EUR.
Payment methods available
- Girocard
- Cash payment
Legal notes
Legal basis
Identity Card Act (PAuswG), Passport Act (PassG), Ordinance on the Implementation of the Passport Act (PassV)
Downloads & Links
Related services
- ID cards, apply for those who are 16 years of age or older
- ID cards, as electronic proof of identity
- ID cards, authorization to use a religious or artist name
- ID cards, new applications after loss, theft or name change
Links on hamburg.de
- ID cards, apply until ID is required (up to 16 years of age)
- Locations Hamburg On-site service - overview
- Office for migration
Links on the Internet
Address and contact information
Address
Wilhelmsburg Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Mengestraße 19 21107 Hamburg
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Phone
Facility info
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If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or child's passport, you can use an existing self-registration terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints). In this case, there is no need to bring a photo. It costs 6 euros to use. A clerk is to be visited afterwards, appointments are recommended
If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).
Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.
Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.
There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.
Use costs 6 euros.
Please speak to the clerk afterwards.
The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.
Public transport
S3 / S31 Wilhelmsburg, buses 13/151/152/154/156/252 Wilhelmsburg town hall
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Last updated: 02.05.2024