Identity card and passport

Every German who is at least 16 years old and is subject to compulsory registration or who spends the majority of their time in Germany is obliged to have a valid identity card (compulsory identification).
Anyone in possession of a valid passport is also required to have a valid identity card.

Please note that ID cards and passports cannot be extended and that you must apply for a new document in good time before the expiry date. 

Citizens of the European Union (EU) and nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) can apply for an eID card if they are at least 16 years old.
With this new chip card, they can identify themselves online securely, easily and with a high level of trust. The online ID function of the eID card is used for this purpose.

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Note on applying for identity documents for minors:

The application for identity documents (identity card, passport) for under 16-year-olds (identity card) and under 18-year-olds (passport) requires the application of both parents if they are jointly entitled to parental custody and the right of residence. The personal appearance of one parent alone is sufficient if the written consent of the other parent is available. You can find a corresponding form under Downloads. Otherwise, the application for identity documents can be made by the parent with custody if custody is proven by means of a custody order or a negative certificate (not older than 4 weeks).  

Please bring the civil status documents (e.g. birth certificate and/or marriage certificate / custody order / negative certificate) with you to the appointment.

Collection of identity documents already applied for:

Identity cards and passports that have already been applied for are available for collection at StadtService H35 during regular opening hours once they have been completed. An appointment is not necessary.