Identity documents
Find out about general matters relating to identification, passports and registration. In Germany, identification is mandatory. You fulfill this obligation, for example, if you have a valid identity card or passport and present it upon justified request. You can also use the identity card as a travel document to certain countries. For a trip abroad, children need their own travel document from birth. The children's passport is a travel document for children under 12 years of age.
Apply for identity cards
Lost identity card
Identity card information processing status
Apply for an eID card
Apply for a passport
Report passport loss or recovery
Passport information processing status
Blocking or unblocking the online ID card function in case of loss
Travel documents for children
Lost child passport
Apply for a European Professional Card