Apply for a new ID card when it expires
In Germany, people aged 16 and over are required to have a valid ID card. From the age of 16, you must therefore apply for a new ID card in good time before the validity of your old one expires. This applies if you are over 16 and do not have a valid passport document, i.e. passport, temporary passport.
The application can be made at the citizens' office at your main place of residence. If you submit the application to another citizens' office for an important reason, a surcharge of EUR 13.00 will be added to the fee.
The period of validity depends on your age:
- under 24 years: ID card is valid for 6 years.
- from 24 years of age: ID card is valid for 10 years.
It may not be possible to issue the new ID card within the remaining period of validity. In this case, it may also be necessary to apply for a temporary ID card for the transitional period. A temporary ID card is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
Who should I contact?
Citizens' office at your main place of residence or any other citizens' office
Responsible authorities
Einheitsgemeinde Haselünne, Stadt
- - Allgemeine Verwaltung -
- Montag bis Mittwoch: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- - Bürgerservice -
- Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- Samstag: 10.00 Uhr bis 12.00 Uhr
(Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen)
Requirements
The obligation to apply for a new identity card applies if you
- have German citizenship,
- have reached the age of 16,
- are registered in Germany and
- do not have any other valid passport document, i.e. passport or temporary passport.
For applications outside your main place of residence:
You must give an important reason why you are not applying for the ID card at the ID card authority that is responsible at your main place of residence.
Which documents are required?
- current digital biometric passport photo
- if available: old identity card, valid passport or expired passport
- birth certificate or family record book, if applicable
What are the fees?
Fee: 37,00 EURPayment in advance: noFor applicants aged 24 and over. Fee reductions or exemptions are possible for those in need. This is at the discretion of the identity card authority.
Fee: 22,80 EURPayment in advance: noFor applicants under 24 years of age.
Fee: 10,00 EURPayment in advance: noFor the temporary identity card.
Supplement: 13,00 EURPayment in advance: noIf the application is submitted outside of working hours or not at the main residence.
Supplement: 30,00 EURPayment in advance: noFor applications at any citizens' registration office by Germans residing abroad.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
If the validity of your old ID card has expired and you are over 16 years old, you must apply for a new ID card immediately if you do not have a valid passport document.
What else should I know?
There are no indications or special features.



