Identification requirement Exemption for permanently accommodated persons

  • Service description

    If a carer has been appointed, they can also submit a written application for exemption from the ID requirement for the person being cared for.

    This applies in particular to permanently accommodated persons, such as care home residents.

  • Responsible office

    Passport and identity card authority (mayor or mayoress) or citizens' office of the municipality of residence

  • Prerequisites

    • German within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)

    • Registered in the municipality with main residence

  • Issuing body

    Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs (BMI)