eID card for EU citizens and nationals of the European Economic Area Issue

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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.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

How?

  • On site
    • In the Bürgerservice / Hintergasse 15, 63110 Rodgau

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • On site
    • ID card (identity card), passport or other valid identity document issued by your home country

Costs?

  • 37 €

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.


  • Service description

    The eID card is a chip card that you can use to prove your identity electronically. With the eID card, you can identify yourself online and, for example, deal with the authorities or business transactions digitally.

    You can obtain the German eID card as a citizen of another member state of the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway (European Economic Area) - regardless of whether you live in Germany or not.

    The online ID function of the eID card offers you, as a citizen of these countries, the same electronic function as the German electronic ID card or the electronic residence permit in Germany. You can apply for the eID card regardless of whether your home country has an eID system or not.

    If you use the eID card, you can decide and control yourself whether and to whom you transmit personal data digitally.

  • Procedure

    You can apply for the eID card in person at the citizens' office for your place of residence.

    • Contact your local citizens' office and make an appointment if necessary.

    If you want to apply for your eID card outside Germany (from 1 November 2021):

    • Contact the Federal Foreign Office and the diplomatic mission in the district where you live.

  • Prerequisites

    You are

    • at least 16 years old and
    • Citizen of another state of the European Union or
    • Citizen of another state of the European Economic Area.

  • Which documents are required?

    • ID card (identity card), passport or other valid identity document issued by your home country
    • If you are not resident in Germany, other proof of residence is required. You can obtain the necessary documents from the relevant diplomatic mission abroad.

    If you have moved to Germany and have not yet registered, you must first register with a German registration office (usually: Bürgeramt). You can find out which documents are required for registration from your registration office.

  • What fees are incurred?

    • Issuing the eID card: EUR 37.00
    • for shipping abroad: respective shipping costs

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    • Validity of the eID card: 10 years

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Objection.
      Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application for an eID card.
    • Action before the administrative court

  • Applications / Forms

    Forms: no

    Online procedure possible: no

    Written form required: no

    Personal appearance required: yes

  • Short text

    • eID card for EU citizens and nationals of the European Economic Area Issue

    • Chip card for electronic proof of identity, e.g. for digital visits to authorities or digital services offered by private providers

    • for citizens

      • from 16 years
      • from EU member states (except Germany) or
      • from countries of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)

    • No place of residence in Germany required

    • Online ID function corresponds to that of the German ID card or electronic residence permit

    • Responsible in Germany: eID authorities of the federal states (usually: citizens' offices)

    • Responsible abroad (from 1 November 2021): the missions abroad of the Federal Republic of Germany designated by the Federal Foreign Office

  • Issuing body

    Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal

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  • Library entry status

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