A replacement document issued quickly without electronic features, in cases where the regular ID card is urgently needed but is not yet available.
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Documents you need
Motion or written inquiry · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Explain the urgent need to the Department of Citizen Services
For example, a short trip or the loss of an ID card.
Request an immediate issuance
For an additional fee, without a chip function.
Please note the limited validity
Usually limited to a few months.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People who need proof of identity on short notice (e.g., for a trip) but whose regular ID has not yet been issued.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–15 € per certificate; wedding ceremonies start at about 50 €—depending on the municipality.
Usually about 1 business day—depending on the agency and its workload.