Change of identity card
If the data in your identity card is no longer up-to-date, you must have this changed as soon as possible.
Description
Your data in the identity card must always be up-to-date, otherwise the ID card will be invalid. In case of changes, you must apply for a new identity card. Exception: Change of address (change in chip and address label)
Online services
- Bad Soden am Taunus (District Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse)
- Bensheim (District Bergstraße, Hesse)
- Dreieich (District Offenbach, Hesse)
- Edermünde (District Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse)
- Elz (District Limburg-Weilburg, Hesse)
- Grünberg (District Gießen, Hesse)
- Hochheim am Main (District Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse)
- Langen (Hessen) (District Offenbach)
Alternatively, please enter a location or postcode in the City / Location input field to see the responsible online service in this section
Competent office
Responsibility lies with the identity card authority (Lord Mayor/Mayor) of the municipality of residence.
Contact point
Please contact the identity card authority (Lord Mayor/Mayor) of the municipality of residence.
Contact person
Please enter a location or postcode in the City / Location input field to see the responsible contact person
Prerequisites
- German within the meaning of Art. 116 sec. 1 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz, GG)
Basis for legal action
Costs
If the issuance of a new identity card is required, the fees are based on § 1 of the Ordinance on Identity Card Fees (PAuswGebV). The change of address on the identity card is free of charge according to § 1 Abs. 5 Personalausweisgebührenverordnung (PAuswGebV).
Notes (specifics)
Detailed information about the identity card and its functionalities can be obtained from the information portal provided by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community:
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sport on 17.12.2020
Keywords
Identitätsnachweis, Personalausweis, Personalausweis Änderung, Perso ändern, elektronischer Personalausweis, Lichtbildausweis, PA, Identitätsdokument, ePA, Perso, Ausweis ändern