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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5 offices in Bochum

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Gerthe

    Heinrichstraße 42, Amtshaus Gerthe, 44805 Bochum

    Visits are by appointment, and the building has step-free access and an outside lift at the rear.

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    Bring your current or expired identity document and a biometric digital photograph no older than six months. Paper photos are not accepted. The city offers photo equipment in its Bürgerbüros, or you can use a participating photo provider. A current civil-status certificate may be required if your identity document differs from the register; bring proof of a doctoral title if applicable.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Langendreer

    Carl-von-Ossietzky-Platz 1, Altes Amtsgericht Langendreer, 44892 Bochum

    Use the car park behind the former court building to reach the lift, and book an appointment first.

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    Bring your current or expired identity document and a biometric digital photograph no older than six months. Paper photos are not accepted. The city offers photo equipment in its Bürgerbüros, or you can use a participating photo provider. A current civil-status certificate may be required if your identity document differs from the register; bring proof of a doctoral title if applicable.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Mitte

    Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6, 44787 Bochum

    Ask about free locker pickup, which uses a mobile number and a collection PIN, and collect within ten days.

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    Bring your current or expired identity document and a biometric digital photograph no older than six months. Paper photos are not accepted. The city offers photo equipment in its Bürgerbüros, or you can use a participating photo provider. A current civil-status certificate may be required if your identity document differs from the register; bring proof of a doctoral title if applicable.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Wattenscheid

    Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, Rathaus Wattenscheid, 44866 Bochum

    English-language appointments are available, and the building is step-free with two lifts.

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    Bring your current or expired identity document and a biometric digital photograph no older than six months. Paper photos are not accepted. The city offers photo equipment in its Bürgerbüros, or you can use a participating photo provider. A current civil-status certificate may be required if your identity document differs from the register; bring proof of a doctoral title if applicable.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Weitmar

    Hattinger Straße 387, Bürgerbüro neben dem Amtshaus, 44795 Bochum

    It sits beside the local administration building, has a barrier-free entrance and works by appointment.

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    Bring your current or expired identity document and a biometric digital photograph no older than six months. Paper photos are not accepted. The city offers photo equipment in its Bürgerbüros, or you can use a participating photo provider. A current civil-status certificate may be required if your identity document differs from the register; bring proof of a doctoral title if applicable.

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