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Identification card in Lübeck

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

Bürgeramt Lübeck
Processing in Lübeck: approx. 2 weeks

Responsible office for Identification card in Lübeck

Bürgeramt Lübeck · Bürgeramt

Lübeck hat mehrere Bürgerservicebüros (Innenstadt, St. Gertrud …). Termin online oder über die Behördennummer 115.

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 Lübeck 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 Lübeck

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

Lübeck: 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

Lübeck: Identification card applications currently need around approx. 2 weeks. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Lübeck. The Bürgeramt Lübeck in Lübeck currently needs about approx. 2 weeks. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter. 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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