eID card: Apply for a change of address

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If your address changes, you must also have your address changed on the chip of your eID card.
If you have a home in Germany, the change of address on your eID card will be made by the registration authority responsible for you at your main place of residence together with the registration of your new home.

If you do not live in Germany, the diplomatic mission abroad in whose district you usually reside is responsible for changing your address abroad.
Your address is only changed on the chip of your eID card because no address is printed on the card itself.
The eID card does not become invalid because the current address is not stored on the chip.

Basis for action(s)

Required documents

at least one proof of identity:
- Identity card
- temporary identity card
- Replacement identity card
- Recognised and valid passport
- Recognised and valid passport replacement document
When moving into a rented property: landlord's confirmation of residence or corresponding allocation feature
when purchasing residential property: notarised purchase contract or extract from the land register
for persons under guardianship: written power of attorney or guardian's identity card
If represented by another person: written authorisation and identification documents of the person to be registered, if applicable
If moving from abroad: last residential address in Germany
for spouses, life partners and family members with the same move-in data: Move-in date and previous and current residences
The competent authority may request the submission of further documents to verify the information (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate).

Costs (fees, expenses, etc.)

There are no costs.

Procedure

The change of address on the chip of the eID card is carried out as part of the registration or deregistration of a home, which you can do either in person or online.

You appear in person at the registration office responsible for you:

You submit all the necessary documents.
You register or deregister your place of residence.
The address on the chip of the eID card is then changed.

For electronic residence registration:

You call up the online service.
You log in to the online service with your user account.
You enter all the required data online and submit the form online.
You will receive a code by post to your new address.
You confirm your move into your new flat by entering the code in the online service.
You will receive an official confirmation of registration.
You present this official registration confirmation and your valid eID card to the relevant registration authority.
The registration office will then change your address on the chip of your eID card free of charge.