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Apply for identity card - provisional

  • Ausweise und Dokumente

Has your ID card been lost or expired and you need a new one? Then you can apply for a temporary ID card at the Citizens' Service Centers to bridge the time until your new ID card is issued.

  • Basic information

    In order to bridge the time until the issuance of the identity card, the BürgerService facilities of the Bürgeramt can issue a temporary identity card if required.

    A temporary ID card can be issued for a maximum period of validity of three months and cannot be extended.

    Requirements

    • German citizenship

  • Procedure
    • the machine-readable temporary ID card is generally issued only in connection with the application for the definitive ID card.
    • the temporary ID card can only be applied for in person, as the handwritten signature must be provided at the time of application.

    More information

    For more information, call (0421) 361-88660.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Proof of identity
      • For example, identity card, valid (children's) passport or birth certificate for infants or small children who do not yet have a (children's) passport or identity card.
    • 1 QR code to retrieve a digital passport photo or take your photo directly at the BürgerServiceCenter
      • Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. Under "Further information" - "Notes on digital passport photos" you will find further important information.
    • For applications for children under the age of 16
      • Declaration of consent from the parent or legal guardian not present.
      • Proof of custody (in the case of only one legal guardian).
      • Proof of identity (original/copy) of the person with parental authority who is not present.
    • Proof of custody

      with a single guardian

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    10,00 EUR Unfortunately, it is not possible to waive fees due to receipt of benefits according to SGB II (e.g. unemployment benefit II) or SGB XII (basic income support due to old age or disability).

    No fees are charged for homeless or homeless persons who are staying in Bremen.
    6,00 EUR Photo costs (if no photo is transmitted by the photographer via a QR code brought along).

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    3 months maximum validity

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 11.03.2026

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