Identity card, passport and eID card; applying for a change of address or place of residence

As the holder of an identity card or passport, you are obliged to present your document to the identity/passport authority immediately if an entry is incorrect. This also applies to the eID card, which - like the ID card - has a function for electronic proof of identity.

In addition, the address fulfills important tasks for the address confirmation function of the online ID card, so it is important to ensure that the current address is stored on the chip. Without the change of address, online services may not be able to be used or any returns may not reach the applicant.

You have already registered with the relevant registration authority.

The change of address can be initiated by the document holder personally or by a person with appropriate power of attorney.

Procedure

You must go in person to the relevant passport/ID/eID card authority (municipality, town or administrative community) with the documents.

You can also have the change of address carried out by a representative. The representative must present a power of attorney from you and identify themselves with their identity document (usually an ID card or passport). The identity document to be changed must be brought along.

Identity card

• The address is changed on the chip. An address sticker is affixed to the back of the ID card so that the address is also visible on the card.

Passport

• The new place of residence is changed directly and visibly on the passport.

eID card

• The address on the chip is changed.

It is advisable to change your address or place of residence at the same time as registering your place of residence.

If you are deregistering abroad in person, you can change your address/place of residence when you deregister.

as quickly as possible

• The following documents in particular are required when applying for a change of address or place of residence:
  
  • Personalausweis, Reisepass oder eID-Karte
  • bei Umzug ins Ausland:
    • bei Antragstellung bei der deutschen Auslandsvertretung: Abmeldebestätigung beim letzten Wohnort
    • bei Antragstellung in Deutschland: Nachweis über die Wohnung im Ausland

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