Applying for an ID card for the first time

Teaser

Are you at least 16 years old? Then you must have a valid identity document that can be used to establish your identity. Younger children can also apply for an ID card if they wish, but there is no obligation to do so.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

On site during opening hours by appointment

How?

On site
- In the Bürgerservice / Hintergasse 15, 63110 Rodgau

What do I need for this? (documents)

On site
- Identity card, valid passport or children's passport or birth certificate
- for children under the age of 16: Declaration of consent by the legal guardian
- If there is only one legal guardian, the proof of custody of the other legal guardian must also be submitted
- Biometric photo
  - Important: Since 1 May 2025, biometric photos must be taken in digital form
  - Biometric photographs in paper form are no longer permitted
  - Biometric photos can be taken directly at the Citizens' Service Centre for €6 when applying
  - Note on passport photos for children and babies
    - - The recording device uses software to check the fulfilment of the biometric requirements of the image
      - It is important that babies or small children can be held safely. However, no parts of the parents' bodies should be visible.
      - Sometimes it is necessary to cancel the process because small children feel uncomfortable when the photo is taken automatically. The biometric requirements cannot then be met and no photo is possible. In these cases, it is necessary to use the service via an external photo service.
  - It is also possible to have digital biometric photographs taken by private service providers licensed by the federal government. In this case, the applicant must bring a special QR code that can be used to access the images in a secure cloud

Costs?

Between €10 and €46 depending on the type of ID and the age of the person
Additional € 6 for digital, biometric photo if necessary

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.

Service description
As a German citizen over the age of 16, you are required to have a valid identity card or a valid passport.

You can also apply for an ID card earlier if you wish.

You can use your ID card to identify yourself to authorities and companies. You can also travel to all countries in the European Union (EU).

You apply for your ID card at your local Citizens' Registration Office at your main place of residence. Applications can be made at any other citizens' office if you have an important reason. In this case, a surcharge for lack of jurisdiction applies.

ID cards contain an electronic proof of identity, the so-called online ID card. This allows you to identify yourself online. You can use the online ID card after your 16th birthday.

The ID card is valid for 6 years if you are under 24 years of age when you apply for it. It becomes invalid before the date of expiry entered on it if:
- Entries, for example surname or first name, no longer apply
  - except: address, size
- you are no longer clearly recognisable in your photo. This can be the case in particular with ID cards for babies or very young children.
If you wish, you can enter your e-mail address to receive a reminder approximately 6 months before the expiry date.

If you urgently need an identity document, you can first apply for a temporary identity card. This is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
Prerequisites
The obligation to apply for an identity card applies to you if you:
- have German citizenship
- have reached the age of 16
- are registered in Germany
- do not have a valid passport document (passport or temporary passport)
For applications outside your main place of residence:
- You must be able to provide an important reason why you are not applying for the ID card at the ID card authority responsible for your main place of residence.
Which documents are required?
- Biometric digital passport photo: taken on site at the authority or by a registered domestic photo service provider (photographer)
- if available and not yet cancelled: old children's passport (valid or already expired)
- if no identity document is available: birth certificate
- 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
- Photo sample board
  (Bundesdruckerei)
What fees are incurred?
A fee reduction or exemption is possible under certain conditions.

Fee: 46,00 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
For applicants aged 24 and over

Fee: 27,60 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.htmlKassenzeichen
For applicants under the age of 24

Fee: 10,00 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
For the temporary identity card

Fee: 13,00 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
Supplement for applications submitted outside working hours or not at the main place of residence

Fee: 30,00 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
Surcharge for issue by consular or diplomatic representation abroad

Fee: 6,00 €

Prepayment: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
Fee 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: Yes
https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-buerger/der-personalausweis/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit/gebuehren-und-gueltigkeit-node.html
Fee for shipping to your home address
Legal basis
- § Section 9 of the Identity Card Act (PAuswG)
- ID card and eID card fee ordinance
What else should I know?
If your ID card is stolen or lost, you must report this to the police.
Issuing body
Forwarding service: Deep link to the source portal Forwarding service: Deep link to the source portal
- Applying for an ID card for the first time
  Display of performance in the source portal
- ID card issued for the first time in Hesse
  Display of performance in the source portal
Typing
2/3
Library entry status
6

Responsible departments

Department of Citizen Services and Elections

Applying for an ID card for the first time

Teaser

Service description

Prerequisites

Which documents are required?

What fees are incurred?

Legal basis

What else should I know?

Issuing body

Typing

Library entry status

Responsible departments

Contact us

Information

Accessibility

City administration opening hours