Apply for a temporary identity card

Duration of validity

A temporary identity card is issued to you for a maximum of 3 months and immediately upon application. An extension is not possible.

Issue before the age of 16

A temporary identity card for underage children under the age of 16 can only be applied for with a declaration of consent (including a copy of the identity card or passport for signature comparison) from the custodial parent. Furthermore, proof of custody is mandatory in the case of sole custody or in the case of unmarried parents (judgment of the family court, negative certificate or custody certificate from the youth welfare office).

If the child has not yet reached the age of 16, the presence of the child and a custodial parent is mandatory when applying.

Loss, theft

The loss or theft of a valid passport must be reported in writing or in person. If the police have already been notified, please bring the duplicate with you.

Application

In principle, the application is only possible at the passport office of the main residence. Personal appearance is required for the application. When applying for a passport for persons under 16 years of age, the presence of the child and a parent with custody is mandatory.

Duration of production

The temporary identity card will be issued to you immediately.

If you are in possession of an old identity card that has not yet been validated, it must be presented for validation when you pick up your temporary identity card.

• Identity/Naming: To establish your identity, please bring your old (possibly expired) identity card. In order to verify your name, please bring a current civil status certificate (original!). Depending on your marital status, this may be a birth certificate or an extract from the family register.
• Photo: Please bring a new (not older than 3 months!), biometric photo. The picture must be 3.5x4.5 cm in size.
• Declaration of consent and proof of custody when applying for persons under 16 years of age.

• Federal Identity Card Act
• Thuringia Identity Card Act