As a German citizen, you are required to have an identity card from the age of 16 if you do not have a valid passport.

Any theft of your identity card must be reported to the citizens' office or the police. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the law.

When reporting the theft to the citizens' office, you can apply for a new identity card at the same time.

Blocking the online ID function: If you report the theft to your local government office or the police, the online ID will be automatically blocked.

• You can also have the online ID card blocked yourself by telephone.
• Blocking ensures that any attempt to misuse the online ID function is detected immediately. Once blocked, it is no longer possible to use the online ID function of your ID card or to have it read on site.
• You can only block the signature function by contacting the provider of your signature certificate.

• My identity card has been stolen.

You must usually report the theft of your identity card in person. Your online ID function will be automatically blocked once the report has been received.

Reporting theft to the citizens' office:

• Make an appointment at the citizens' office. Please find out about the options available in your region.
• Your online ID function will be blocked immediately upon receipt of your report.
• If you cannot get an appointment at the local government office to report the theft at short notice, report the theft to a police station as soon as possible.

Have your online ID function blocked yourself via the hotline:

• Call the blocking hotline at 116 116. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Enter the blocking password that you received with your PIN letter using the telephone keys when prompted.
• Your online ID will be blocked immediately.

There are no notes or special features. 

• Objection.
• Appeal.
  Detailed information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the decision on your application.
• Administrative court action

You must report the theft immediately.

Your report will be recorded immediately.

You do not need to submit any documents.

There are no costs involved.