Carry out declarations for the identity card
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzThe data in the identity card must always be up to date, otherwise it becomes invalid. In addition, as a German citizen you are obliged to have an identity card from the age of 16.
You are therefore obliged to notify the Bürgeramt of the following:
- Name changes
- if you have lost your identity card
- if your identity card has been stolen
- if you have recovered your identity card after reporting it as lost
- Note: You can also report the loss and theft of your identity card to the police.
There are 2 exceptions:
- If your address or height changes, your ID card will still be valid.
- If you do not comply with the obligation to report a change of address within Germany, you are acting irregularly.