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Renew a Severe Disability ID Card

Renewal of a temporary disability ID card at the Social Security Office after its expiration date.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Renew a Severe Disability ID Card mit dem zuständigen Versorgungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

Oder Großstadt wählen:

Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Renew a Severe Disability ID Card.

Processing: approx. 1 monthsSuccess rate: 88.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Current Findings Report · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an extension request to the Social Security Office

    In good time before expiration, with a current photo.

  2. 2

    Submit current test reports

    Medical records regarding the current disability status.

  3. 3

    Get a new ID card

    If necessary, the GdB will be reassessed.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Holders of a temporary disability ID card whose card is about to expire.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 88.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application filed after the ID card expired (gap in protection)
  • Current medical records are missing

Common reasons for rejection

  • The GdB rating has improved; severely disabled status no longer applies

Alternatives

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

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Schwerbehindertenausweis verlängern?

In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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