Apply for a new identity card if you lose it
Service description
You can report the loss of your identity card
- at any identity card authority, usually the local citizens' office, or
- the police.
You must also apply for a new identity card if you
- are over 16 years old, are registered in Germany and
- do not have a valid passport document, i.e. a passport or temporary passport.
You can apply for a new identity card at the Citizens' Registration Office at your main place of residence.
All ID cards automatically have the online ID function. This function is generally activated on ID cards issued from July 2017. This allows you to identify yourself to authorities and companies for online services with a high level of trust as soon as you have set a six-digit PIN of your choice. You can use the online ID card after your 16th birthday.
When you apply for your ID card, the prints of your two index fingers are stored on the chip of the card. Children under the age of 6 are excluded from this regulation.
In the event that you find your identity card again, you must report this personally to your identity card authority. Only then will an entry with the police be deleted.
If you have not applied for a new ID card, you can continue to use your ID card that has been reported as recovered within Germany without restriction until it expires.
Prerequisites
- You have lost your identity card and have reported this accordingly.
Which documents are required?
- Biometric digital passport photo: taken on site at the authority or by a registered domestic photo service provider, e.g. a photographer
- if available and not yet cancelled: passport
- if no valid passport is available: Birth certificate or marriage certificate
- if available: police report of loss
- for children under the age of 16: if necessary, a declaration of consent from the parent with custody who is not present
- If there is only one parent or legal guardian, additional proof of custody
- if available: valid or already expired child passport
What fees are incurred?
A fee reduction or exemption is possible under certain conditions.
Fee: 46,00 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlFor applicants aged 24 and over.Fee: 27,60 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichenFor applicants under the age of 24.Fee: 10,00 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlFor the temporary identity card.Fee: 13,00 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichenSupplement for applications submitted outside working hours or not at the main place of residence.Fee: 30,00 €Prepayment: Nohttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichenSurcharge for issue by consular or diplomatic representation abroad.Fee: 6,00 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichenFee for passport photo if the authority uses the PointID photo system from Bundesdruckerei GmbH. If the authority uses photo systems from other manufacturers, the fee may differ.Fee: 15,00 €Prepayment: Yeshttps://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichenFee for shipping to your home address if the applicant is 16 years or older.Legal basis
What else should I know?
If you lose your ID card, you can also block the online function yourself by calling the blocking hotline.
Typing
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