Identity card - Change address
If you move house, you must notify the relevant office of this change of address.
Description
Your identity card shows your address. In the event of a move, you must notify the competent authority of the change of address.
The competent authority will put a sticker on your identity card and change the address stored in the chip.
Online service
Elektronische Wohnsitzanmeldung
Use this service online
Trust level
You need an Elster certificate with password to use this online service (trust level: substantial).
further information on the level of trust for online services
Competent office
Responsibility lies with the identity card authority (Lord Mayor/Mayor) of the municipality of residence.
Contact person
Required documents
- Identity card
Prerequisites
- German within the meaning of Art. 116 sec. 1 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz, GG)
Basis for legal action
Costs
There are no fees.
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 (HMdIS) on 17.12.2020
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