Applying for exemption from the identification requirement for assisted persons

  • Service description

    If a carer has been appointed for you on a permanent basis, you can be exempted from the obligation to have an identity card.
    You can cancel the exemption at any time. All you need to do is apply for an identity card or passport.

  • Procedure

    You must apply in writing for exemption from the ID card requirement.

    • You complete the application for exemption from the ID requirement together with your carer, or
    • You have the application form completed by your carer.
    • You and the carer sign the application.
    • You enclose the necessary documents.
    • You send the application and the documents to the responsible ID card authority in your municipality or
    • You and your carer go to the relevant authority in person.
    • The authorities will issue you with an unlimited certificate stating that you are exempt from the ID requirement.
    • If you apply in person, you will receive confirmation of the exemption immediately. If you apply in writing, the responsible office will send you the confirmation.
  • Responsible office

    This is the responsibility of the passport and identity card authority (mayor and mayoress) or citizens' office of the municipality of residence.

  • Prerequisites

    • You must have German citizenship.
    • You must be at least 16 years old.
    • A carer has been appointed for you on a permanent basis.
    • You must be registered as having your main residence in your municipality.
  • Which documents are required?

    • written application
    • if available: Your old identity card or your old passport
    • Proof of the publicly appointed power of representation or of the care order, for example by means of a power of attorney or a carer's ID card
    • Identity card of the carer
  • What fees are incurred?

    Prepayment: No

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Complaint to the superior authority, alternatively to the Ministry of the Interior of the country

  • Applications / Forms

    Forms available: Yes
    Written form required: Yes
    Informal application possible: Yes
    Personal appearance required: No

    Online services available: No

  • Short text

    • Identification requirement Exemption for assisted persons
    • The person being cared for must
      • receive permanent (not just temporary) care or
      • be incapable of acting or giving consent and be represented by a publicly appointed authorised representative or a publicly appointed authorised representative
      • have German citizenship
    • Responsible: Identity card authority at the applicant's main place of residence
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