Apply for an identity card
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Procedure
- The ID card can only be applied for in person, as a handwritten signature is required when applying.
- When you apply for an ID card, you will receive a PIN letter. This PIN letter contains a PIN (five-digit one-time PIN, so-called transport PIN) and a PUK (unblocking number if you have entered your PIN incorrectly three times). The PIN is required to use the online ID function. You can use the online ID card from the age of 16. To do this, set a 6-digit PIN of your own choice. You can do this yourself using the ID card app and an NFC-enabled smartphone.
- All information about collecting your ID card can be found here: -> Pick up your ID card / passport
https://www.service.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?gsid=bremen128.c.1246255.de
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More information
- Period of validity of the identity card
- for persons under 24 years of age: 6 years
- for persons aged 24 and over: 10 years
- Since August 2, 2021, two fingerprints must always be taken of the applicant when applying for a new ID card. The fingerprints are stored exclusively in the chip of the ID card as an additional security feature.
For further information, please call: + 49 421 361 88660.
