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Identification card in Kappeln

If you apply for Identification card in Kappeln, you deal with the Bürgeramt Kappeln. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.

Bürgeramt Kappeln
Processing in Kappeln: approx. 2 weeks

Responsible office for Identification card in Kappeln

Bürgeramt Kappeln · Bürgeramt

Reeperbahn 224376 Kappeln

04642 18328

info@stadt-kappeln.de

Mo–Fr 08:00–12:30, Do 14:00–17:30

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 Kappeln 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 Kappeln

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

Kappeln: 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

Kappeln: Identification card applications currently need around approx. 2 weeks. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Kappeln. In Kappeln we expect around approx. 2 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures. 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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