Apply for a temporary identity card
With the temporary identity card, for example, you can bridge the time until a regular identity card is issued.
Your temporary identity card is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
You will need to return the old temporary or regular ID card when the new temporary ID card is given to you.
You can submit the application to your Citizens' Registration Office at your main residence. If you apply for the temporary identity card at another citizen's office, you need an important reason. Please clarify the recognition of your reason in advance with the authority you have chosen, for example by telephone. There is a surcharge of EUR 13.00.
Process flow
You must apply for the temporary identity card in person at the Citizens' Registration Office. If you do not apply for your temporary identity card at your main residence, you need an important reason and a surcharge will be added to the fee. If you contact the Citizens' Registration Office of your choice beforehand, you can find out whether and to what extent the Citizens' Registration Office recognises your reason.
You can apply for the temporary and the new regular identity card at the same time.
The authority will issue you with the temporary identity card directly on site.
Requirements
You can apply for a temporary identity card if:
- You have German citizenship,
- are registered in Germany
- do not have a valid identity card
To apply outside your main residence:
- You must be able to present an important reason why you do not apply for the temporary identity card at the Citizens' Registration Office at your main residence.
- Exception: The temporary identity card cannot be applied for abroad.
Which documents are required?
- biometric-compatible passport photo: The photo must be
- be up-to-date, and
- meet the requirements for photos for electronic identity cards.
- If available and not yet validated: old identity card or passport or temporary identity card or children's passport (valid or already expired)
- If you do not have a valid passport or identity card: birth certificate, marriage certificate
- for children under 16 years of age: if applicable, declaration of consent from the parent with custody who is not present
- in the case of only one legal guardian, additional proof of custody
What are the fees?
- EUR 10,00
- EUR 13.00 surcharge for applications outside working hours or not at the main residence
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The obligation to apply for a temporary identity card applies to you if you
- have German citizenship,
- have reached the age of 16,
- are registered in Germany and
- do not have a valid identity card or passport.
Processing duration
You will receive the temporary identity card immediately.
Legal basis
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community
Professionally released on
03.06.2021
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
