electronic proof of identity granting insight into readable data for providers on the Internet or vending machines

As part of the online ID card function, certain data can be read from your ID card by providers on the Internet or by vending machines. You can gain insight into which data can be read out.

With the introduction of the new ID card and the electronic residence permit with the eID function, the prerequisites for unique identification on the Internet have been created. The data stored on your ID card can be requested and used by service providers with a valid authorization certificate.

The following data can be read by providers on the Internet or by vending machines as part of the online ID function if you agree to encrypted transmission by entering your PIN:

1. surname

1a. Birth name

2. first names

3. degree of doctorate

4. day of birth

5. place of birth

6. address

6a. Unique municipality code used in the official municipality directory

6b. Nationality

7. document type

7 a. Date of last validity period

8. service- and card-specific indicator

9. abbreviation "D" for Federal Republic of Germany

10. indication whether a specific age is exceeded or not exceeded

11. indication whether a place of residence corresponds to the queried place of residence

12. order name, artist name.

These data are not transmitted completely, not automatically and not with every application. Whether and which data is released and transmitted depends on the authorization certificate of the provider of the online service and your consent. Only the information on validity and whether the ID card is blocked are transmitted in any case.

All other data stored on the chip (including biometric data, i.e., photo and fingerprints) cannot be transmitted by the service provider. not read out by the service provider.

For information, contact your local ID card office.

• Identity card

• German(s) within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (GG)

There are no fees to pay.