Citizens’ offices that issue ID cards in Germany

Compare photo options, appointments and collection by city

You normally apply for the Personalausweis at the citizens’ office where you are registered, and each city sets its own way of working. Appointment rules, photo arrangements and the handover of the finished card vary from office to office. If you have an old card, take it with you.

8 offices in Aachen
  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Brand

    Paul-Küpper-Platz 1, 52078 Aachen

    Choose Brand when you book, because an appointment at another Aachen counter is a different location.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Eilendorf: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Heinrich-Thomas-Platz 1, 52080 Aachen

    Apply in person only, since applications cannot be sent online, by post or through someone else.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Haaren: Einwohnermeldestelle

    Germanusstraße 32-34, 52080 Aachen

    Children can have their own card from birth, and under-16s come in person with a parent or guardian.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Kornelimünster / Walheim

    Schulberg 20, 52076 Aachen

    Bring cash or a card to pay on the spot, as bank transfer and payment on collection are not possible.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Laurensberg

    Rathausstraße 12, 52072 Aachen

    Be on time, since the check-in terminal cannot be used more than five minutes after your appointment.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Richterich: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Roermonder Straße 559, 52072 Aachen

    Open to German citizens whose main or only home is registered in Aachen, by booked appointment.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Bahnhofplatz

    Hackländerstraße 1, 52064 Aachen

    Arrive 15 minutes early to use the photo terminal, and use a photographer for babies and small children.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Katschhof

    Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße 1, 52062 Aachen

    From age 16 you can apply without a parent, while younger children need a parent or guardian along.

    Bring your previous ID or passport and a compliant digital photo, captured at the office or retrieved using the Data-Matrix code supplied by a participating photo provider. For first application after naturalisation bring the naturalisation certificate. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records. Under-16s always need their birth certificate plus parental consent and parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

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