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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4 offices in Magdeburg

  • Magdeburg

    BürgerBüro Mitte

    Leiterstraße 2a, 39104 Magdeburg

    Book a slot online, or try the limited early walk-in time on weekdays, though a place is not guaranteed.

    Book an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring your current or old identity document and the required digital photo. For your first identity document after moving to Magdeburg, bring the latest original birth or marriage record as applicable; foreign records generally need an accepted German translation. Newly naturalised applicants bring the original naturalisation certificate. For a child under 16, clarify custody evidence, attendance and the absent parent’s consent and identity evidence.

  • Magdeburg

    BürgerBüro Nord

    Lübecker Straße 32, 39124 Magdeburg

    Choose this one even if you live in another part of Magdeburg, and book online or by phone.

    Book an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring your current or old identity document and the required digital photo. For your first identity document after moving to Magdeburg, bring the latest original birth or marriage record as applicable; foreign records generally need an accepted German translation. Newly naturalised applicants bring the original naturalisation certificate. For a child under 16, clarify custody evidence, attendance and the absent parent’s consent and identity evidence.

  • Magdeburg

    BürgerBüro Süd

    Salbker Chaussee 67, im Bördepark, 39118 Magdeburg

    Book online, have your photo taken on site, and use a private photographer for babies and small children.

    Book an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring your current or old identity document and the required digital photo. For your first identity document after moving to Magdeburg, bring the latest original birth or marriage record as applicable; foreign records generally need an accepted German translation. Newly naturalised applicants bring the original naturalisation certificate. For a child under 16, clarify custody evidence, attendance and the absent parent’s consent and identity evidence.

  • Magdeburg

    BürgerBüro West

    Bruno-Beye-Ring 50, 39130 Magdeburg

    Production takes at least two weeks, so apply early and check the card is ready before you travel.

    Book an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring your current or old identity document and the required digital photo. For your first identity document after moving to Magdeburg, bring the latest original birth or marriage record as applicable; foreign records generally need an accepted German translation. Newly naturalised applicants bring the original naturalisation certificate. For a child under 16, clarify custody evidence, attendance and the absent parent’s consent and identity evidence.

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