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Identity Papers and Documents

Papers, please! Germany has an identification requirement. This means that people over 16 must have a national identity card or a passport. There are also many other identity papers, documents and certificates that you can apply for, change or have certified.

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There are 157 services for Identity Papers and Documents

Activate your online ID card

Would you like to have the online ID card of your identity card activated subsequently? You can do this at your identity card authority. When you can simply activate the online...
Annulment of marriage

If you believe that your marriage is not legal, you can apply for the annulment of your marriage.
Application for exemption from the presentation of the certificate of no impediment to marriage for foreign nationals

If you do not have German citizenship and want to get married in Germany, you will need a certificate of no impediment to marriage from your home country. If you are not issued...
Application for the issuance of a German death certificate in the event of a death abroad

You can apply for the issuance of a German death certificate for a death that occurred abroad at the responsible German registry office.
Application for the issuance of a death certificate in the event of a death on a German seagoing vessel

You can apply for the issuance of a death certificate for a death that occurred on a German seagoing vessel at the Registry Office I in Berlin.
Apply for a certificate of notification of death

If you cannot be issued a death certificate after reporting a death due to missing data, you can have the death report certified.
Apply for a certificate of sole inheritance on the basis of a will

Once you have accepted your inheritance, you will often need proof of your heirship. If you are the sole heir under a will or inheritance contract, you can apply for a sole...
Apply for a certificate of sole inheritance on the basis of intestate succession

If you are the sole heir under the law of succession, you can apply to the probate court for a certificate of sole inheritance to prove your status as heir.
Apply for a collective list to make travel easier for pupils

If you go on a school trip with pupils, they can also enter a country of the European Union and some other countries without a visa or passport with the collective list.
Apply for a death certificate

You can apply for a death certificate at the competent registry office.
Apply for a limited certificate of sole inheritance

If you are the sole heir, you will often need a certificate of inheritance as proof of your right of inheritance. You can have this limited to the estate in Germany if the...
Apply for a marriage certificate

Do you need a marriage certificate? You can obtain your marriage certificate at the registry office in whose area the marriage was concluded. The registry office issues them...
Apply for a mudflat driver's permit for the first time

If you would like to carry out guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony, you need a permit.
Apply for a new identity card for theft

Your identity card has been stolen? Then you need to report this. In addition, you must apply for a new identity card if you are over 16 years old and do not have a valid...
Apply for a new identity card in case of loss

Have you lost your identity card? Then you need to report this. In addition, you must apply for a new identity card if you are over 16 years old and do not have any other valid...
Apply for a new identity card when it expires

If your identity card expires, you will need to apply for a new one if you are over 16 years old and do not have a valid passport document.
Apply for a severely disabled person's pass

If you have been diagnosed with a degree of disability of at least 50, you can apply for the issuance of a severely disabled person's pass.
Apply for a supplement to the severely disabled person's pass with or without a token

If you are severely disabled, you are entitled, under certain conditions, to free transport on local public transport or to a motor vehicle tax reduction.
Apply for a temporary identity card

Your identity card has been lost or expired and you need a new one? Then you can apply for a temporary identity card.
Apply for an International Mortuary Passport

For the transport of a corpse to a place outside Lower Saxony, an international mortuary passport is required under certain conditions.
Apply for an identity card

If you have German citizenship, you can apply for an identity card.
Apply for an identity card due to other name change

If your name changes, you will need to apply for a new identity card unless you have a valid passport document with the new name.
Apply for infection protection instruction including certificate

If you produce, treat or place food on the market as a commercial or employed person, work in kitchens or mass catering facilities, you need a valid certificate from the health...
Apply for the subsequent inclusion of spouses and descendants in the Spätaussiedler admission notice

If you are a ethnic German repatriate, live in Germany and still have family members (spouse, descendants) in the resettlement area, you can apply for them to be included in...
Applying for a certificate of residence under a double taxation treaty

If, as a taxable (legal) person, you receive foreign income from a state with which there is a double taxation agreement, a certificate of residence may be required for...
Applying for a civil partnership certificate for a civil partnership concluded abroad

Have you entered into a civil partnership abroad? Then you can still apply for a civil partnership certificate at a German registry office. You must have your civil partnership...
Applying for a joint certificate of inheritance

The probate court can issue a so-called joint certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance.
Applying for a joint certificate of inheritance according to legal succession

The probate court can also issue a so-called joint certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance.
Applying for a joint certificate of inheritance as a prior or subsequent heir

The probate court can also issue a so-called joint certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance. If there is a...
Applying for a joint certificate of inheritance on the basis of a will

The probate court can also issue a so-called joint certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Any testamentary co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance.
Applying for a joint certificate of partial inheritance

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint partial certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of partial inheritance.
Applying for a joint certificate of partial inheritance as a prior or subsequent heir

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint partial certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of partial inheritance....
Applying for a joint certificate of partial inheritance on the basis of a will

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint certificate of partial inheritance for several testamentary heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of partial...
Applying for a joint certificate of partial inheritance on the basis of legal succession

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint partial certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of partial inheritance.
Applying for a limited Community certificate of inheritance

The probate court can also issue a so-called joint certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance. This can be...
Applying for a limited Community certificate of inheritance

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint certificate of partial inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of partial inheritance....
Applying for a limited joint certificate of inheritance as a prior or subsequent heir

A joint certificate of inheritance may be issued for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a joint certificate of inheritance. It indicates whether there is a pre- and...
Applying for a limited joint certificate of inheritance as a prior or subsequent heir

A joint certificate of partial inheritance may also be issued for several heirs, and each co-heir may apply for one. If there is a pre- and post-inheritance, the certificate of...
Applying for a minimum joint certificate of partial inheritance

The probate court may also issue a so-called joint minimum partial certificate of inheritance for several heirs. Each co-heir may apply for a minimum joint certificate of...
Applying for an identity card due to name change after divorce

You divorced and then changed your family name? Then you will need to apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name.
Applying for an identity card due to name change upon marriage

You got married and therefore changed your name? Then you will have to apply for a new identity card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name.If your...
Applying for an identity card for German citizens with permanent residence abroad

If you have German citizenship and do not live in Germany, you can apply for an identity card at selected missions abroad that have been designated as identity card authorities...
Applying for an identity card for the first time

Once you are 16 years old, you must have a valid identification document that can be used to verify your identity. As a rule, this is an identity card or passport.
Applying for an identity card if you are under 16 years of age

If you are under 16 years of age, your parents or guardians can apply for an identity card for you.
Birth certificate issuance

On the basis of the certification made in the birth register , a birth certificate may be issued upon request.
Birth certificate issuance at home birth

On the basis of the certification made in the birth register , a birth certificate for the home birth can be issued upon request.
Birth registers

The following data is recorded in the birth register : the child's first and last names, the place, date and hour of birth and the sex of the child, the first and last names...
Burial place: permit - for creation/extension

The creation and expansion of a burial ground as well as the reoccupation of a closed burial place is reserved for the cemetery owners. The sponsors can commission (private)...
Certificate of good conduct

The certificate of good conduct contains certain information about a person contained in the Federal Central Register. The certificate of good conduct mainly records whether the...
Certificate of good conduct easy issuance

Not all entries in the central register are included in a certificate of good conduct. Decisive for the content is the type of certificate of good conduct: for private...
Certificate of good conduct extended

Persons who are or are to work professionally, voluntarily or in any other way close to children and young people need an extended certificate of good conduct. This includes,...
Certificate of no impediment to marriage Issue

If you want to marry abroad as a German or German, you should inquire with the competent foreign authority whether a certificate of no impediment to marriage is required and...
Certificate of no impediment to marriage for foreign persons

If you want to marry as a foreigner in Germany, you may need a certificate of no impediment to marriage.
Childcare law

The right to care is a special form of state legal assistance. It regulates legal assistance and care for adults who cannot take matters into their own hands due to a mental...
Children's passport

When travelling abroad, children must also identify themselves when crossing the border. For this purpose, a children's passport or their own passport can be considered for...
Children's passport change due to change of address

If the place of residence indicated in the children's passport has changed, this must be corrected in the children's passport by the competent authority.
Children's passport issuance

The issuance of a children's passport must be applied for and is valid for children up to the age of 12. No biometric data is collected when applying. Depending on the...
Children's passport issuance

The children's passport is available at the competent office where it was requested. The child must be present when applying for the child's passport for identity verification....
Children's passport message due to retrieval

If a child's passport is found after a loss report, this must be communicated to the competent authority and presented to the competent authority.
Children's passport notification due to loss

If the children's passport can no longer be found or has been lost, the loss must be reported immediately (loss notification). There is no obligation to apply for a new...
Children's passport renewal

The children's passport can be extended until the age of twelve. In this context, it must be provided with an up-to-date photograph.
Children's passport report for theft

The theft of a children's passport must be reported to the competent authority.
Children's passport status query

The processing status of the children's passport can be requested from the responsible office.
Church admission: Declaration

A church entry or re-entry must be declared to the competent authority.
Civil partnership certificate issuance

On request, a civil partnership certificate can be issued on the fact of establishing a civil partnership . Inspection of the civil partnership register, the provision of...
Confirmation of registration issuance

You will receive a confirmation of registration when you register with a main or secondary residence at the office responsible for this apartment. It serves as proof of...
Contract of inheritance

In addition to drawing up a will, there are also cases when it is better to conclude a contract of inheritance. You can also determine the transfer of your assets in the...
Death abroad - application for certification

If a German or a German dies abroad, you can subsequently have the death certified at the responsible German registry office.
Death abroad Notarization in the event of deaths on seagoing vessels

You can apply for the subsequent certification of a death on a foreign seagoing vessel in a German death register at the competent German registry office.
Death abroad: Notarization of Germans without a domestic residence

If a German without a permanent residence in Germany dies abroad, you can have the death subsequently certified at the responsible German registry office.
Declaration on the use of a name - Declaration on the use of names of spouses without a domestic marriage or marriage entry

Under certain circumstances, married persons may also be able to use their name after the marriage abroad by declaration before a German registry office. The registry office...
Declare renunciation of German citizenship – for persons abroad

If you live abroad and have several nationalities, you can waive your German citizenship under certain conditions.
Decoration of Honour of the Land

The Lower Saxony Medal of Merit for exemplary services to their neighbour can be awarded to volunteers who have put themselves at the service of their fellow human beings in an...
Dental examination, apply for admission

Would you like to take your dental exam? Then you must register in writing.
Dismissal from German citizenship for persons abroad

If you live abroad and have to give up your German citizenship because you want to acquire another nationality, you can apply for dismissal under certain conditions.
Electronic proof of identity blocking

If the electronic proof of identity has been activated, the blocking must be initiated by the competent authority in the event of loss or theft of the identity card.
Entry in the matrimonial property register after the conclusion of a marriage contract

If you have concluded a marriage contract, you can have the chosen matrimonial property regime entered in the matrimonial property register.
European Professional Card Recognition

Would you like to pursue your profession temporarily or permanently in another European country? The European Professional Card (EPC) is electronic proof that your professional...
Explaining joint custody of a child

If you, as parents, are not married to each other at the birth of your child, you can obtain joint custody by submitting both declarations of custody.
Extend existing mudflat driver permit

If the period of validity of your permit for guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony ends and you would like to continue to carry out mudflat tours in the...
Extend existing mudflat guide permit

If, as an approved mudflat guide, you would like to carry out mudflat tours in additional areas or routes, you will need an extension of your existing permit.
First name change for an important reason

You can have your first name changed under certain conditions.
Fishing license issuance

If you want to fish in Lower Saxony, you need a fishing license in many cases. It is not mandatory under fishing law; however, most holders of fishing rights make it a condition...
Have your guardianship order certified

You can have the guardianship order publicly certified.
Have your health care proxy and care directive registered in the Central Pension Register

If you have drawn up a power of attorney and/or a care directive, you should register it in the Central Pension Register of the Federal Chamber of Notaries.
Have your identity card updated

If the data in your identity card is no longer up-to-date, you must have this changed as soon as possible.
Hunting license: exhibition

If you want to hunt, you have to successfully pass a hunter's exam and get a hunting license. The hunter's examination is taken by the competent authority. The comprehensive...
Identity card

German citizens who have reached the age of 16 are obliged to have a valid identity card if the identification requirement cannot be fulfilled by the possession of a valid...
Identity card change due to change of address

If the address noted on the identity card has changed because the holder has moved, he or she must not only register the new residence within one week, but also have the address...
Identity card issuance

Your new identity card is ready for collection at the responsible identity card authority. You can pick it up in person or with pick-up authorization in representation.
Identity card notification

Every citizen is obliged to report the loss of the card immediately. The competent authority arises for the reason: Notification of theft Loss report Retrieval report
Identity card notification due to loss

If the identity card can no longer be found or has been lost, the loss must be reported immediately (loss notification). Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to...
Identity card notification due to retrieval

If an identity card is found after a loss has been reported, the competent authority shall be informed and presented to the competent authority.
Identity card notification due to theft

The theft of an identity card must be reported to the competent authority. Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to block the electronic proof of identity . In...
Identity card status query

The processing status of the identity card can be requested from the responsible office.
Information in the population register Granting to landlords

As the owner of an apartment, you will receive information about the population register information about the persons living in your apartment if you can credibly demonstrate a...
Information in the population register Issue for commercial purposes

If a population register information for commercial use is to be provided, this must be indicated. This population register information is earmarked, a transfer of the obtained...
Information in the population register Provision of group information

You will only receive population register information about a large number of unnamed persons (group information) if this is in the public interest. You can freely define the...
Information on how to replace a lost divorce certificate

If your divorce certificate has been lost, you can obtain a certified copy from the competent district court - family court.
Information on the population register Provision to parties and voter groups

Parties, voter groups and other candidates may obtain the following information on persons entitled to vote from the population register in the 6 months prior to an election in...
Inspection of the matrimonial property register

You can inspect the matrimonial property register.
Issuance of a certificate of no impediment to marriage for German citizens without domicile or habitual abode in Germany who have never or only temporarily resided in Germany

The certificate of no impediment to marriage is issued if it is required for marriage abroad.
Issuance of a certificate of no impediment to marriage for stateless persons, persons entitled to asylum, recognised refugees and persons whose nationality cannot be determined, with habitual residence in Germany

If they wish to marry abroad, it may be that there is a legal norm in the intended state of marriage, which requires the submission of such a certificate. The issuance of a...
Life certificate for submission to the pension insurance: issue

As proof, the pension insurance may require a life certificate. This is an official document, which is issued by the competent authority on request.
Marriage Consummation with divorced or widowed partner

Two persons who want to marry each other will be married to each other by a registrar as part of the civil marriage. The wedding ceremony takes place at a place dedicated...
Marriage Consummation with foreign partner

Two persons who want to marry each other will be married to each other by a registrar as part of the civil marriage. The wedding ceremony takes place at a place dedicated...
Marriage Execution only for German citizens

Two persons who want to marry each other will be married to each other by a registrar as part of the civil marriage. The wedding ceremony takes place at a place dedicated...
Marriage Execution with partner with custody

Two persons who want to marry each other will be married to each other by a registrar as part of the civil marriage. The wedding ceremony takes place at a place dedicated...
Medical examination, apply for admission

The study of medicine includes a state examination. You must register in writing for admission to the exam. Proof of passing the third section of the medical examination is a...
Multilingual form for issuing death certificates

If you need to present a German death certificate in another European country, you can apply for the issuance of a multilingual form at the registry office.
Municipal honours

Personalities who have rendered outstanding services to a municipality can be honoured by it with awards. In addition, procedures for the awarding of state orders and honours by...
Notarize waiver of inheritance

If you do not wish to accept an inheritance, you must declare the waiver of the inheritance to a notary, have it certified and submit it to the probate court.
Obtaining a certificate for taking narcotics with you when traveling abroad

As a patient, you are allowed to export or import narcotics prescribed by your doctor in the amount appropriate for the duration of a trip as travel supplies. When travelling...
Organ donation

Due to a serious illness or accident, you, a family member or a loved one may suddenly find yourself dependent on a life-saving organ or tissue transplant. In Lower Saxony...
Parking permit for the severely disabled: exhibition

Do you live in Lower Saxony and need a parking permit for severely disabled people? Severely disabled persons with exceptional walking disabilities (mark "aG") or...
Passport Issuance Express

The delivery time for a passport is usually 3 to 4 weeks. If the passport is needed earlier, an express pass can be requested. The special feature lies exclusively in the...
Passport change

The data in the passport must always be up-to-date. In case of changes, the citizen must apply for a new passport for: Change of name upon marriage or establishment of a...
Passport change due to change of place of residence

If the place of residence indicated on the passport has changed because the holder has moved, the place of residence in the passport must be changed.
Passport issuance

It is necessary to apply for the issuance of a passport. Special conditions apply when issued for the first time .
Passport issuance

The passport is available at the competent office where it was requested.
Passport issuance abroad

If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport abroad at a German representation.
Passport issuance for adults for the first time

The first issuance of a passport must be applied for at the competent authority. When issued for minors for the first time , special conditions must be observed.
Passport issuance for frequent travelers

For frequent travelers, a passport with 48 pages can be issued.
Passport issuance for minors for the first time

The application of minors must be approved in writing by both parents (as long as they exercise joint custody). In the case of unmarried or divorced parents, consent may be...
Passport issuance new due to change of other data

In addition to a change of surname, a new passport must be issued if the following data is changed: Forename Date of birth Place of birth The issuance of a new passport...
Passport issuance new due to expiry of validity

It is not possible to renew the passport. If the passport has expired, a new passport must be issued if the passport is still required.
Passport issuance new due to name change at marriage or establishment of a civil partnership

After a name change in marriage or establishment of a civil partnership, a new passport is required. The issuance of a new passport is only necessary if the passport continues...
Passport issuance new due to name change in case of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

After a name change due to divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, a new passport is required. The issuance of a new passport is only necessary if the passport continues...
Passport issuance of additional passports

In principle, only one valid passport is issued for each citizen. However, if a legitimate interest can be proven, additional passports valid at the same time may be issued.
Passport issuance provisionally

A temporary machine-readable passport will only be issued if the time itself is too short for the issuance of an express passport(production time max. 72 hours) and it can no...
Passport message for retrieval

If a passport is found after a loss report, this must be reported to the competent authority and presented to the competent authority.
Passport notification

Every citizen is obliged to report the loss of the passport immediately. The competent authority arises for the reason: Notification of theft Loss report Retrieval report
Passport notification due to loss

If the passport can no longer be found or has been lost, the loss must be reported immediately (loss report). There is no obligation to apply for a new passport. If a passport...
Passport report for theft

The theft of a passport must be reported to the competent authority. There is no obligation to apply for a new passport. If a passport is still required, a new passport must be...
Passport status query

The processing status of the passport can be requested from the competent authority.
Population register information Issue

Information from the population register gives you the opportunity to find the person you are looking for. There are the following types of information from the population...
Population register information Issue extended

If a legitimate interest in the provision of information is credibly demonstrated, the competent authority may issue extended population register information which additionally...
Population register information Issue simple

As part of a simple population register information, you will receive from the competent authority Surname Forenames Doctoral degree and current addresses to the person...
Population register information Provision of self-disclosure

Upon request, you will receive information about your personal data stored in the population register. The information includes: the personal data stored in the population...
Reapply for a social security card

You can apply for a new Social Security card if you have lost it, it has been damaged or is no longer legible.
Registering marriage

If you want to get married, you must register the marriage in advance.
Registration certificate issue

Upon request, the competent office will issue you with a registration certificate if you are registered there with a main or secondary residence. A registration certificate...
Request a multilingual extract from the civil register

If you need a multilingual extract from the civil register, you can apply for it at the competent registry office. The extracts are issued, for example, from birth, marriage and...
Residence Deregistration for boatmen and seafarers

Anyone who is registered on an inland waterway vessel that is entered in a ship register in the Federal Republic of Germany, leaves it and does not establish a new residence in...
Residents' parking permit extension

A resident parking permit can be extended into the coming year upon request.
Residents' parking permit issuance

Every resident can apply for a resident parking permit for his car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle he uses permanently, if the conditions are met. The resident parking permit...
Severely disabled pass change

In the event of significant changes in the health conditions of the applicant disabled person, the competent authority will reassess the disability. At the same time , the...
Special official custody of a disposition of property upon death (e.g. will)

A disposition upon death, for example a will, is placed in special official custody at the district court during one's lifetime. The custody data are transmitted electronically...
Submit a photo for the electronic health card

Did you provide your photo for the electronic health card (eGK) more than 10 years ago? Then your health insurance company may ask you to submit a new photo.
Surname Change

If a change of surname outside the regulations of civil law (i.e. not, for example, in the case of marriage or divorce) is desired, this must be applied for as a change of name...
Travel Document Issuance

If you notice shortly before the start of your trip that your ID card has expired, you can, under certain conditions, apply for replacement papers at short notice as a German...
Travel document issuance for foreigners

If you do not have a passport from your country of origin and it is not possible for you to obtain one in a reasonable manner, you may be issued a travel document for foreigners...
Travelling with pets

If you want to take your pet (pet) with you when travelling abroad or if you want to import a pet purchased abroad into Germany, you must observe various...
Waiver of inheritance Transcript

If you have become an heir, you will have to decide whether to accept or reject the inheritance. You can declare the waiver of the inheritance to the probate court.
Withdrawal of a joint certificate of inheritance

If it turns out afterwards that the heirs named in the certificate of inheritance are not the real heirs, the certificate of inheritance can be withdrawn.
Withdrawal of a single certificate of inheritance

If it turns out afterwards that the heir identified in the certificate of inheritance is not the real heir, the certificate of inheritance can be withdrawn.
Withdrawal/return of a disposition upon death from special official custody

Revoke a disposition upon death (e.g. a will or a contract of inheritance) from special official custody.

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