Identity card message
Service description
The data in the ID card must always be up-to-date, otherwise the card will become invalid. Exception: address and size
You are therefore obliged to report any changes or the loss and recovery of the ID card to the ID card authority without delay.
Prerequisites
- German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)
- German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)
What fees are incurred?
If a new ID card needs to be issued, the fees are based on Section 1 of the German ID Card Fees Ordinance (PAuswGebV). Changing the address on the ID card is free of charge in accordance with § 1 Para. 5 of the ID Card Fees Ordinance (PAuswGebV).
Legal basis
What else should I know?
You can find detailed information about the ID card and its functions on the information portal provided by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community:
- ID card portal
(Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs)
- ID card portal