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Apply for a change of address in the electronic proof of identity

The online ID function on your national identity card is activated and your address has changed? Here's what to do.

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Detailed description

If the electronic identity card (online ID function) is activated on your ID card and your address changes, you must also have your address changed on the chip in your ID card. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Your identity card is valid.
  • You have activated the online function of your identity card.
  • You have a current registration confirmation and the landlord confirmation as proof of your change of address.

When registering an apartment online:

  • You have activated the online function of your identity card.
  • You have a smartphone.
  • You have installed the AusweisApp on your smartphone.

Documents required

Documentation is required. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

Please note

  • You can only change your address online on the chip in your ID card if you register a new place of residence at the same time.
  • If the change of address is based on an electronic residence registration, no personal appearance is necessary.

Deadlines

There is no deadline

Procedure

To change the address of your electronic ID, you must come in person to a Hamburg Service Resident Affairs location.

  • There you present your valid identity card, your official registration confirmation and the housing provider confirmation.
  • Your new address will be saved on the chip of your ID card.

If your address has changed through an electronic residence registration, your new address will automatically be transferred from the population register to the chip in your identity card.

Processing time

Updating the chip is automatic and takes a few seconds.

Fees

None. For more information, see the "Links" section.

Legal remedies


  • contradiction

  • legal challenge

  • obligation action

Legal basis


  • § 18 paragraph 6 Identity Card Act (PAuswG)



  • § 20a Identity Card Act (PAuswG)



  • § 27 Paragraph 1 Number 1 Identity Card Act (PAuswG)



  • § 12 Paragraph 4 eID Card Act (eIDKG)



  • § 14a Paragraph 1 eID Card Act (eIDKG)



  • § 2 Number 2 Litera f Identity Card Ordinance (PauswV)



  • § 5 Paragraph 6 of the Identity Card Ordinance (PauswV)



  • § 19 Identity Card Ordinance (PauswV)



  • Appendix 1b Identity Card Ordinance (PauswV)



  • § 1 Hamburg Implementation Act for the Federal Registration Act (HmbAGBMG)



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Last updated: 06.09.2025