Apply for exemption from the identification requirement as a permanently disabled person who cannot move around in public

You must apply in writing for exemption from the ID card requirement.

• You or the person representing you submit an informal application or fill out an application form from the relevant ID card authority for exemption from the ID card requirement
• You or a person representing you sign the application.
• You enclose the necessary documents (see "What documents are required?").
• You send the application and the documents to the relevant ID card authority in your municipality/city or
• You or the person representing you go in person to the relevant ID card authority.
• The ID card authority will issue you with a permanent certificate stating that you are exempt from the obligation to have an ID card.

Please contact the identity card authority at the applicant's main place of residence.

• You must have German citizenship.
• You must be at least 16 years old.
• You cannot move around in public on your own due to a permanent disability.
• You must be registered as having your main residence in your municipality/city.

• written application
• if available: Your old identity card or your old passport
• Proof that you cannot participate in public life alone, for example by a certificate from your family doctor, hospital, nursing home or nursing service
• if you are incapable of acting or giving consent: the original certified power of attorney
• in the case of an application by a representative:
  • Proof of power of representation, for example by means of a power of attorney or a caregiver ID card
  • ID document of the person representing you, e.g. identity card or passport

There are no costs.

Complaint to the superior authority, alternatively to the Ministry of the Interior of the federal state.

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance necessary: No

Online services available: No

12.08.2022