Identity card message
Service description
The data in the ID card must always be up-to-date, otherwise the card will become invalid. Exception: address and size
You are therefore obliged to report any changes or the loss and recovery of the ID card to the ID card authority without delay.
Responsible office
Responsibility lies with the identity card authority (mayor/mayor) of the municipality of residence.
Prerequisites
- German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)
- German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)
What fees are incurred?
If a new ID card needs to be issued, the fees are based on Section 1 of the German ID Card Fees Ordinance (PAuswGebV). Changing the address on the ID card is free of charge in accordance with § 1 Para. 5 of the ID Card Fees Ordinance (PAuswGebV).
Legal basis
What else should I know?
You can find detailed information about the ID card and its functions on the information portal provided by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community:
- ID card portal
(Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs)
- ID card portal
Typing
2/3Library entry status
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