Request authorization certificate for online ID card function
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Register und Kataster
Procedure
You must apply for the Certificate of Eligibility in writing or online to the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).
Written application:
- Go to the BVA website and fill out the application form electronically.
- Print out the completed form and sign it.
- Mail the completed and signed form, along with all other required documents, to the Certificate of Eligibility Awarding Office.
- The awarding office will review your application.
- You will then receive by mail
- the proof of eligibility or
- a notice of rejection
- or a request for a new application
mailed to you.
Online application:
- Go to the Federal Portal website and fill out the application form electronically there.
- Note: For the online function, you will need your ID card with PIN number.
- Attach the other requested documents as a scan.
- Submit your application.
- The awarding office will check your application.
- You will then receive by mail
- sent you the proof of eligibility or
- a notice of rejection
- (or a request to reapply)
sent to you.
- You must then select an authorization certificate provider for the provision of the authorization certificates and can then conclude a contract on the basis of the positive authorization notice.
- Now you can operate your own eID server or select a service provider as your eID service provider.
Note
eID service providers can support you for a fee in obtaining the certificates and provide the complete infrastructure.
