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Identity Papers and Documents

Papers, please! Germany has an identification requirement. This means that people over 16 must have a national identity card or a passport. There are also many other identity papers, documents and certificates that you can apply for, change or have certified.

  • Identity documents

    How can I get a new national identity card? How and where can I use the online identification function? Where can I apply for amendments? This section provides information and contact details for government services related to identity documents such as national identity cards and passports.

  • Certificates

    The public authorities can issue a range of certificates. For example, registry offices issue birth, marriage and death certificates from the civil status register.

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