Ausweispflicht Befreiung für dauerhaft behinderte Personen, die sich nicht allein in der Öffentlichkeit bewegen können

If you are unable to walk alone in public because of a disability, then you may be exempt from having an ID card.

If you cannot move alone in public because of a disability, then you can be exempted from the obligation to have an ID card - that is, from the obligation to have an ID card.

This is the case, for example, if you can no longer leave the house alone because of a disability.
You can cancel the exemption at any time. All you need to do is apply for an ID card or a passport.

• written request
• as far as available: Your old identity card or passport
• Proof that you are unable to participate in public life on your own, for example by means of a certificate from your family doctor, hospital, nursing home or care service
• if you are incapable of acting or giving consent: the original, publicly certified power of attorney
• in the case of an application by a representative:
  • Proof of power of representation, for example by means of a power of attorney or a guardian's identity card
  • identification document of the representative, for example, identity card or passport

• You must have German citizenship.
• You must be at least 16 years old.
• You cannot move alone in public due to a permanent disability.
• You must be registered with your main residence in your municipality.

There are no costs involved.

You must apply for exemption from the ID card requirement in writing.

• You complete the application for exemption from the ID card requirement in full or
• You or a caregiver sign the application.
• You attach the necessary documents.
• You send the application and the documents to the competent ID card authority in your municipality or
• You go in person to the competent authority.
• The authority issues you an unlimited certificate stating that you are exempt from the ID card requirement.
• If you apply in person, you will immediately receive confirmation of the exemption. If you apply in writing, the competent authority will send you the confirmation.

Complaint to the superior authority, alternatively to the Ministry of the Interior of the country.

• ID card requirement Exemption for permanently disabled persons who cannot move alone in public
• Person concerned must
  • cannot participate independently in public life
  • have German citizenship
• responsible: Identity card authority at the main residence of the applicant(s).

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance required: No

Online services available: No