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Identification card in Erfurt

Identification card in Erfurt is handled by the Bürgeramt Erfurt. What differs from the national average – and what does not.

Bürgeramt Erfurt
Processing in Erfurt: approx. 2 weeks

Responsible office for Identification card in Erfurt

Bürgeramt Erfurt · Bürgeramt

Bürgermeister-Wagner-Straße 199084 Erfurt

0361 655-5444

personalamt@erfurt.de

Mo 09:00-12:30Di 09:00-18:00Mi 09:00-12:30Do 09:00-18:00Fr 09:00-12:30Sa 09:00-12:30 (nur mit Termin)

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Appointment at the Department of Citizen Services

    Book online or by phone.

  2. 2

    Appear in person

    Applications can only be submitted in person.

  3. 3

    Pickup in 2–4 weeks

    In person as well.

Required documents

  • Biometric passport photoMandatory
  • Old ID card

Responsible authority

You can find the responsible authority in Erfurt with all contact details above.

All authorities for Identification card →

Fees

37 € (ab 24 J.), 22,80 € (unter 24 J.)

Processing time

approx. 2 weeks in Erfurt

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • Non-biometric passport photo
  • Proof of residence is missing from the initial registration

Common reasons for rejection

  • Identity not conclusively established
  • Residence not specified

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

All German citizens aged 16 and older who have their primary residence in Germany.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Erfurt: approx. approx. 2 weeks

Success rate

approx. 99.8 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Non-biometric passport photo
  • Proof of residence is missing from the initial registration

Common reasons for rejection

  • Identity not conclusively established
  • Residence not specified

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Everything about Identification card

Regional overview

In Erfurt, Identification card currently takes about approx. 2 weeks. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Erfurt. If you apply for Identification card in Erfurt, expect about approx. 2 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.

Questions & Answers

How much does an ID card cost?

€37 (ages 24 and older), €22.80 (under 24).

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