Electronic proof of identity: update due to change of address

The electronic identity verification feature is the online identification function of your identity card, your electronic residence permit or the eID card for EU citizens, which you can use, for example, to carry out digital administrative procedures or to verify your identity when using online services.
If your address changes, you must have the address updated on these documents.
You can apply to have your address updated on the chip of your identity card or your eID card for EU citizens either online (provided the local authority at your new place of residence offers electronic registration of residence) or in person at the Citizens’ Office in your new place of residence. You can have the address on the chip of your electronic residence permit updated in person at the Foreigners’ Registration Office at your new place of residence.
You must present your registration confirmation as proof of your new address.

• Section 18(2)(9) of the Act on Identity Cards and Electronic Identification (Identity Card Act – PAuswG)
• Section 20a(2) and (3) of the Act on Identity Cards and Electronic Identification (Identity Cards Act – PAuswG)
• Section 27(1)(1) of the Identity Cards Act (PAuswG)
• §§ 12 Absatz 4, 14a Absatz 1 eID-Karte-Gesetz (eIDKG)
• Section 14a(1) of the Act on a Card for Union Citizens and Members of the European Economic Area with an Electronic Identity Function (eID Card Act – eIDKG)
• Section 2(2f) of the Ordinance on Identity Cards, eID Cards for Union Citizens and Nationals of the European Economic Area, and Electronic Proof of Identity (Identity Card Ordinance – PAuswV)
• Section 5(6) of the Ordinance on Identity Cards, eID Cards for Union Citizens and Members of the European Economic Area, and Electronic Proof of Identity (Identity Card Ordinance – PauswV)
• Section 19 of the Ordinance on Identity Cards, eID Cards for Union Citizens and Nationals of the European Economic Area, and Electronic Proof of Identity (Identity Card Ordinance – PAuswV)
• Annex 1b to the Ordinance on Identity Cards, eID Cards for Union Citizens and Members of the European Economic Area, and Electronic Proof of Identity (Identity Card Ordinance – PauswV)

• valid identity card, electronic residence permit, eID card for EU citizens
• current proof of registration

• You have a valid identity card, an electronic residence permit or an eID card for EU citizens.
• You have a current confirmation of registration as proof of your change of address.

You can apply to change the address on your electronic identity document (national ID card or eID card for EU citizens) online (provided that the local authority at your new place of residence offers an online registration service) or in person at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau in your new place of residence.
You can apply to change the address on the chip of your electronic residence permit in person at the relevant immigration office at your new place of residence.

• When attending an appointment with the authorities, please present your valid identity card, electronic residence permit or eID card (for EU citizens), as well as your registration confirmation.
• Your local authority will store your new address on the chip in your identity card, on your electronic residence permit or on the eID card for EU citizens.

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• Electronic proof of identity: update due to a change of address in Brandenburg

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