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.

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11 offices in Bielefeld

  • Bielefeld

    Bürgerberatung Mitte

    Niederwall 23, Neues Rathaus, 33602 Bielefeld

    Choose the Mitte branch in the city’s online booking and talk about collection at your appointment.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 521 51-0

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brackwede

    Germanenstraße 22, 33647 Bielefeld

    Plan for about three to four weeks between applying and having your new card.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brake

    Wefelshof 9, 33729 Bielefeld

    Children must come in person at every age, and under 16 a parent has to go with them.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Dornberg

    Wertherstraße 436, 33619 Bielefeld

    You normally get the PIN letter for your card’s eID function straight away, when you apply.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Gadderbaum

    Nazarethweg 7, 33617 Bielefeld

    A child may get no PIN letter at all, so do not wait for one before collecting the card.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Heepen

    Salzufler Straße 13, 33719 Bielefeld

    At your appointment, ask whether you can collect the card yourself, send someone you authorise, or have it delivered.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Hillegossen

    Detmolder Straße 617, 33699 Bielefeld

    Under 16, a parent with parental responsibility comes along, and the other parent’s consent can be written.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Jöllenbeck

    Amtsstraße 13, 33739 Bielefeld

    Get a first German identity card or replace an expiring one, with a booked personal appointment.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Schildesche

    Margaretenweg 29, 33611 Bielefeld

    Check the consent and identity requirements before you visit, especially if you are applying for a child.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Senne

    Windelsbleicher Str. 242, 33659 Bielefeld

    The card stays valid for six years if you are under 24, and for ten years from 24 on.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Sennestadt

    Lindemann-Platz 3, 33689 Bielefeld

    The card is for German citizens, and children can have their own card too.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    Bring the previous ID card for renewal; for a first card, bring any child identity document or passport. Use a current digital biometric photo from municipal PointID equipment or a certified studio’s QR code, not a paper photo. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or photographic identity confirmation. Cash, Girocard, debit and credit cards are accepted.

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