Apply for exemption from the identification requirement as a permanently disabled person who cannot move around in public

  • Service description

    If a carer has been appointed, they can also submit a written application for exemption from the ID requirement for the person being cared for.

    This applies in particular to permanently disabled persons who are unable to move around in public on their own.

  • Responsible office

    Passport and identity card office (mayor and mayoress) or citizens' office of the municipality of residence.

  • Prerequisites

    • German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)
    • Registered in the municipality with main residence
  • What fees are incurred?

    There are no fees.

  • Legal basis

  • Short text

    • Identification requirement Exemption for permanently disabled persons who cannot move around in public on their own
    • The person concerned must
      • cannot participate independently in public life
      • have German citizenship
    • Responsible: Identity card authority at the applicant's main place of residence
  • Typing

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  • Library entry status

    6