The temporary ID card allows you to bridge the gap until a regular ID card is issued.

Your temporary ID card is valid for a maximum of 3 months.

You must return the temporary ID card when you receive your new regular ID card.

You can apply for a temporary identity card under the following conditions:

• You have German citizenship
• You are registered in Germany
• You do not have a valid identity card
• You urgently need a valid identity document.

You must apply for the temporary ID card in person.

• Apply for the temporary identity card at the citizens' office at your main place of residence.
• If you do not apply for your temporary identity card at your main place of residence, you will need a valid reason. Please contact your chosen citizens' office to find out whether they will accept your reason.
• The local authority office will usually issue you with a temporary identity card immediately.

• Validity period: 3 months
  

• Biometric digital passport photo: taken on site at the authority or by a registered domestic photo service provider (photographer)
• if available and not yet invalidated: old identity card or travel or child's passport (valid or already expired)
• If no valid passport or identity card is available: birth certificate, marriage certificate if applicable
• For children under 16 years of age: declaration of consent from the absent parent with custody, if applicable
  • if there is only one legal guardian, proof of custody must also be provided

A reduction or exemption from fees is possible under certain conditions.

• Fee: EUR 13.
  00 surcharge for applications submitted outside office hours or not at the main place of residence
• Fee: EUR 6.
  00 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 vary.
• Fee: EUR 10.
  00 Provisional identity card

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