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Loss of identity card or passport

  • General information

    Procedure depending on whether ID card was lost or stolen:

    1. in case of loss

    • Loss must be reported immediately to the Residents' Registration Office - personal appearance is required to sign the lost document.
    • If the lost document is found again, it must be handed in at the Citizen Services.
    • Temporary documents will be confiscated upon receipt of the actual ID card
    2. in case of theft
    • Loss must be reported immediately to the residents' registration office - personal appearance required to sign the loss report
    • Theft must also be reported to the police (so that a search can be made).
    • If the lost document is found again, it must be handed in at the Citizen's Services.
    • Temporary documents will be confiscated upon receipt of the actual identity document

  • Required documents

    • No affidavit is required
    • The identity card number/passport number must be provided for the loss report. This number will not be provided over the phone, but must be obtained upon personal appearance.

  • Fees

    Fees are incurred only by reapplying for the document.

  • Deadlines

    The loss should be reported immediately. In addition, the lost and found office should be visited.

  • Special features

    Recovered identity cards and passports:

    • Personal appearance and presentation of the identity document is required
    • Possibly the found identity card must be handed in (if a replacement document has already been issued)
    Explanation:

    The lost ID will be passed on to the police. This means that the lost ID card is in the manhunt. If the ID is found again, a statement must be recorded that the holder signs. This also goes to the police, who delete the APB.

  • Responsible office

    Citizen Services

    City Hall B, Room 015

    Phone: 05361 28-1234

    Fax: 05361 28-2090

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    This service is available at the quick counter. It is not necessary to draw a waiting ticket.

    You can also use this service in administrative, local and district offices. offices.

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