Detailed description
If you have an eID card and your address changes, you must also have your address changed on your eID card. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.
Apply for a change of address for an eID card
Do you have an eID card and your address has changed? Here's what to do.
Information
Important notes
Prerequisites
You must have moved.
You must have an eID card.
Documents required
Documentation is required. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.
Please note
No
Deadlines
You must have your new address changed immediately on the chip of your eID card.
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
- You report in person to the office responsible for you for resident affairs
- You present your current official confirmation of registration and your valid eID card
- Your location for resident affairs will then change your address on your eID card free of charge
Processing time
The processing time is a few minutes.
Fees
No
Legal notes
Legal remedies
- contradiction
- legal challenge
- obligation action
Legal basis
- § 4 Paragraph 4 Number 5 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 6 Paragraph 1 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 7 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act – eIDKG)
- § 12 Paragraph 4 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 20 Paragraph 1 Number 1 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 21 Paragraph 1 Number 1 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 25 Sentence 1 Number 7 Act on a card for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area with a function for electronic proof of identity (eID Card Act - eIDKG)
- § 36b Ordinance on identity cards, eID cards for Union citizens and members of the European Economic Area and electronic proof of identity (ID Card Ordinance - PauswV)
Downloads & Links
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Links on the Internet
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Last updated: 06.09.2025