Renew Your German ID Card Online
Renewing a German national identity card (Personalausweis) requires an in-person application at a local municipal registration office (Bürgeramt) inside Germany or at a German embassy or consulate abroad.
- ✔ Instant confirmation after purchase
- ✔ Verifiable and documented
- ✔ Valid in Germany
Compliance: Database-registered · ICAO Doc 9303 (ISO/IEC 7501) compliant · MRTDs · Diplomatic Pouch · Worldwide stealth delivery
Additional Details
Renewal for existing German ID cards. Extended validity.
Required Documents
- Current ID card or passport (your old ID will be canceled upon application or collection)
- Biometric passport photo (must meet current biometric standards; many offices use digital photo terminals on-site)
- Application form (completed on-site or printed from your local authority's website)
- Additional civil status documents (birth certificate or marriage certificate, only if there has been a change in your name or status)
Key Details & Costs
- Cost: €37.00 for adults (age 24 and older); €22.80 if you are under 24 years old (higher fees apply if applying through a consulate abroad).
- Processing Time: Around 4 to 6 weeks within Germany, or 8 to 10 weeks if applying through a diplomatic mission abroad.
- Validity: 10 years for applicants 24 or older; 6 years for applicants under 24.
- In-Person Attendance: Mandatory for anyone aged 16 and older to submit fingerprints and verify identity.
If you'd like, let us know:
- Are you currently living in Germany or abroad?
- Are you over or under 24 years old?
