Identity card notification due to theft

If your ID card has been stolen, you must report this.

The theft of an identity card must be reported to the competent authority. Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to block the electronic proof of identity . In addition, a new identity card must be issued .

The responsibility lies with the identity card authority or the citizens' office in your municipality of residence. Irrespective of this, the police can also be informed.

The responsibility lies with the municipality, joint municipality and city. Regardless of this, the police can also be informed.

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Her identity card was stolen.

If you do not agree with the decision of the ID card authority, you can take legal action. Which legal remedy is relevant depends on the nature of the specific administrative action in question.

In addition, you can always contact the competent supervisory authority. Please note that an appeal to the supervisory authority neither suspends the deadline for lodging the relevant legal remedy nor replaces it.

You must report the theft of your ID card immediately. As soon as your report is received by the Citizens' Registration Office or the police, the online ID card function is automatically blocked to prevent misuse.

Report the theft to the Citizens' Registration Office:

• Make an appointment at the Citizens' Registration Office. Find out in advance about the regional appointment options.
• Once your report has been received, the online ID function will be deactivated immediately.
• If no appointment is available at short notice, report the theft to a police station as soon as possible.

Block the online ID function yourself:

• Call the 116 116 blocking hotline. This is available around the clock, seven days a week.
• Have your blocking password from your PIN letter ready and enter it using the telephone keypad as soon as you are prompted to do so.
• Your online ID card will then be blocked immediately.

At the same time as applying for a new identity card, it is possible to apply for a temporary identity card if necessary. For a new or temporary identity card, the relevant documents, deadlines and fees must be observed.

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