Wichtiger Hinweis
Service portal - ID & documents
Would you like to apply for a new ID card or passport? Then you've come to the right place! On this page you will find all municipal services in the area of ID & documents. By the way: If you want to apply for an ID card, there is a photo booth on the first floor of the town hall where you can have your photo taken.
Frequently searched for
Certificate of good conduct; application for a simple certificate of good conduct
Identity card; application
Identity card; information on the processing status
If you have applied for an ID card, you can find out about the processing status.
Official certification; obtaining from the municipality or administrative community
As the authorities closest to the citizens, the municipalities and administrative communities in particular are generally authorized to officially certify copies and signatures.
Passport; application
Registration certificate; application
A registration certificate about your place of residence and possibly other data is required for a variety of everyday matters.
Residence; deregistration
When you move out of your home, you are obliged to deregister with the relevant registration authority (municipality or city) within two weeks, unless you move into a new home in Germany.
Residence; registration
If you move into an apartment, you must register with the relevant registration authority (municipality, town or administrative community) within two weeks of moving in.
Travel documents for children; application
Certificate of good conduct; application for a simple certificate of good conduct
Identity card; application
Identity card; information on the processing status
If you have applied for an ID card, you can find out about the processing status.
Official certification; obtaining from the municipality or administrative community
As the authorities closest to the citizens, the municipalities and administrative communities in particular are generally authorized to officially certify copies and signatures.
Passport; application
Registration certificate; application
A registration certificate about your place of residence and possibly other data is required for a variety of everyday matters.
Residence; deregistration
When you move out of your home, you are obliged to deregister with the relevant registration authority (municipality or city) within two weeks, unless you move into a new home in Germany.
Residence; registration
If you move into an apartment, you must register with the relevant registration authority (municipality, town or administrative community) within two weeks of moving in.
Travel documents for children; application
Service A-Z
Birth abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German register of births
Birth certificate; application
If you need proof of your birth, you can apply for a birth certificate under certain conditions.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Certificate of good conduct; application for a European Certificate of Good Conduct
The European Certificate of Good Conduct does not have to be applied for. When a certificate of good conduct is issued to nationals of other EU Member States, the entries in the criminal record of the Member State of origin are recorded in full.
Certificate of good conduct; application for a simple certificate of good conduct
Certificate of good conduct; application for an extended certificate of good conduct
Change of name; application
Citizenship; application for determination of German citizenship
In cases of doubt, the administration can make a generally binding decision as to whether or not German citizenship exists.
Citizenship; application to renounce German citizenship
Civil partnership certificate; application
You can have a civil partnership certificate issued on the basis of the civil partnership register kept at the relevant registry office.
Death abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German death register
Birth abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German register of births
Birth certificate; application
If you need proof of your birth, you can apply for a birth certificate under certain conditions.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Certificate of good conduct; application for a European Certificate of Good Conduct
The European Certificate of Good Conduct does not have to be applied for. When a certificate of good conduct is issued to nationals of other EU Member States, the entries in the criminal record of the Member State of origin are recorded in full.
Certificate of good conduct; application for a simple certificate of good conduct
Certificate of good conduct; application for an extended certificate of good conduct
Change of name; application
Citizenship; application for determination of German citizenship
In cases of doubt, the administration can make a generally binding decision as to whether or not German citizenship exists.
Citizenship; application to renounce German citizenship
Civil partnership certificate; application
You can have a civil partnership certificate issued on the basis of the civil partnership register kept at the relevant registry office.
Death abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German death register
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Cooperation in civil protection
Report on the ORTAK exchange of expertise between the twin cities of Erlangen and Beşiktaş
Bolzano (Italy)
Bolzano is located in the heart of South Tyrol and is known as the "Gateway to the Dolomites". The town twinning has existed since 2018.
50 years of the Franco-German Center in Rennes
Half a century of Franco-German friendship: the Franco-German Center in Rennes (CEFA) celebrated its 50th anniversary at the end of June. Culture and Education Officer Anke Steinert-Neuwirth conveyed the City of Erlangen's congratulations in the Breton twin city. She was accompanied by Pascale Höger, Chairwoman of the Association of the Franco-German Institute Erlangen (dFi), which maintains close ties with the CEFA.
The new emergency folder is here
Among other things, the folder contains numerous forms and checklists. It is useful for older and young people.