Bibliotheksausweis Ausgabe für Empfängerinnen und Empfänger von staatlichen Transferleistungen

User regulations of the respective library

Fee schedule of the respective library

You will receive a library card for transfer benefit recipients as soon as you register at a library.

Once you have registered at a library, you will immediately receive a library card in person or by post. The card enables you to borrow or order books or media from a library and to use any other library services.
Note: The validity of the card is limited in time (e.g. 12 months), so you will have to apply for an extension if necessary.

• valid identity card or passport with current registration certificate from the responsible registration office or other official identification with residence details
• Official proof of state transfer payment (e.g. unemployment benefit II, social assistance, training assistance/BAföG)

Entitlement to transfer payments within the meaning of the legislation

You will receive a library card as a recipient of transfer benefits after prior registration:

• Submit the application documents to the library.
• Pay the user fee.
• You will then receive your library card immediately on site or by post within a few days.

• In person on site: about 15 minutes
• by post: maximum 10 days

• The library must be informed immediately if you lose your card or change your personal details.
• The library card remains the property of the library and is not transferable to other persons.

• Library card issue
• immediately after registration in a library
• Card is either handed out in person on site or sent by post
• Usually requires a personal appearance
• limited period of validity (e.g. 12 months); can be extended on request
• Responsible: respective library

the respective library

Forms: Registration form