Detailed description
Any person with German citizenship can be issued an identity card. Under certain circumstances, you are obliged to have an identity card. To receive an identity card, you must submit an application.
Any person with German citizenship can be issued an identity card. Under certain circumstances, you are obliged to have an identity card. To receive an identity card, you must submit an application.
The identification requirement applies to you if you also
If you are under 16 years of age:
For applications outside your main residence:
Note: There is a photo booth (speed capture terminal). 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 babies and small children.
If you urgently need an identification document, you can apply for a temporary identity card, which will then be valid for a maximum of 3 months.
Your identity card will become invalid if, for example, your surname changes or if the photo is no longer suitable for identification. The latter can be the case in particular with identity cards for infants or young children. In these cases, you must apply for a new identity card. If you have a new address, you can have your identity card changed and do not need a new one. If data such as your height changes, this will not affect your identity card.
If you live in Hamburg without a permanent residence, please contact the Residents' Affairs office in Hamburg-Mitte for identity card matters.
If you do not have a valid passport, you must have an identity card from your 16th birthday.
Period of validity:
The application process takes approximately 15 minutes. You can collect your identity card from the place where you applied approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting your application.
Complaint or objection
Identity Card Act (PAuswG)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswg/BJNR134610009.html
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Last updated: 05.02.2025