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.

9 offices in Leipzig
  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Gohlis-Center und Ausbildungs-Bürgerbüro

    Elsbethstraße 19-25, 04155 Leipzig

    Walk in, or book one of the appointments released each Friday for the following week.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence, and a certified digital-photo QR code for a biometric photo no older than six months. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. Original birth or marriage certificates are recommended to clarify names. Card and supported contactless payments are available; cash payment is also possible at this branch.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Leutzsch

    Georg-Schwarz-Straße 140, 04179 Leipzig

    Walk in at the Leutzsch town hall or book ahead, and check in up to ten minutes before your slot.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. Your biometric photo must be no older than six months: bring the digital QR code from a certified provider, or use a Bürgerbüro photo terminal. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. The city recommends bringing your original birth certificate. Check the city’s additional requirements for a child’s application. This office is cashless: bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Liebertwolkwitz

    Liebertwolkwitzer Markt 1, 04288 Leipzig

    Go yourself, since nobody can submit the application for you, and either walk in or book a slot.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. For a biometric photo no older than six months, use a certified digital-photo QR code or the onsite photo terminal if you meet its requirements. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. Original birth or marriage certificates are recommended to clarify names. Bring a payment card, as the branch is switching to cashless payment. Bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment; do not rely on cash.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Otto-Schill-Straße

    Otto-Schill-Straße 2, 04109 Leipzig

    Walk in or book ahead, and ask for the free video interpreting if you need help with German.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence, and a certified digital-photo QR code for a biometric photo no older than six months. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. Original birth or marriage certificates are recommended to clarify names. Card and supported contactless payments are available; cash payment is also possible at this branch.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Paunsdorf-Center

    Paunsdorfer Allee 1, 04329 Leipzig

    Walk in or book ahead, and remember it normally opens on Saturdays too.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. Your biometric photo must be no older than six months: bring the digital QR code from a certified provider, or use a Bürgerbüro photo terminal. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. The city recommends bringing your original birth certificate. Check the city’s additional requirements for a child’s application. This office is cashless: bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Ratzelbogen

    Kiewer Straße 1-3, 04209 Leipzig

    Residents of every Leipzig district can apply here, with or without a booked slot.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. For a biometric photo no older than six months, use a certified digital-photo QR code or the onsite photo terminal if you meet its requirements. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. Original birth or marriage certificates are recommended to clarify names. Bring a payment card, as the branch is switching to cashless payment. Bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment; do not rely on cash.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Schönefeld

    Ossietzkystraße 37, 04347 Leipzig

    For a child under 16, bring a guardian, their consent and the original birth certificate.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. Your biometric photo must be no older than six months: bring the digital QR code from a certified provider, or use a Bürgerbüro photo terminal. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. The city recommends bringing your original birth certificate. Check the city’s additional requirements for a child’s application. This office is cashless: bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Wiedebach-Passage

    Biedermannstraße 9-13, 04277 Leipzig

    Plan a separate visit for the card, since it cannot be applied for during first address registration.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. For a biometric photo no older than six months, use a certified digital-photo QR code or the onsite photo terminal if you meet its requirements. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. Original birth or marriage certificates are recommended to clarify names. Bring a payment card, as the branch is switching to cashless payment. Bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment; do not rely on cash.

  • Leipzig

    Bürgerbüro Wiederitzsch

    Delitzscher Landstraße 55, 04158 Leipzig

    Allow two to three weeks for a new card, and check online whether it is ready before you collect it.

    Bring the previous document or alternative identity evidence. Your biometric photo must be no older than six months: bring the digital QR code from a certified provider, or use a Bürgerbüro photo terminal. All fixed Bürgerbüros have photo terminals suitable only from 120 cm height; use a certified provider for smaller children. Printed or self-made photos are not accepted. The city recommends bringing your original birth certificate. Check the city’s additional requirements for a child’s application. This office is cashless: bring a debit or credit card or supported contactless payment.

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