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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3 offices in Oberhausen

  • Oberhausen

    Bürgerservice, Bezirksverwaltungsstelle Alt-Oberhausen

    Schwartzstraße 72, Rathaus Oberhausen, 46045 Oberhausen

    Book a slot, and if you need ID urgently, ask about a temporary card valid for up to three months.

    Book an appointmentOffice website

    Bring the previous ID or passport and a digital photo from a registered photographer or municipal machine. Paper photos are not accepted. The machine lowers only to about 110–120 cm, so use a photographer for very young children. Under 16: prepare both parents’ written consent; one may attend with the child and bring the other parent’s ID/passport for signature comparison. Ask about evidence where only one person has custody.

  • Oberhausen

    Bürgerservice, Bezirksverwaltungsstelle Osterfeld

    Bottroper Straße 183, Rathaus Osterfeld, 46117 Oberhausen

    Book online and bring every applicant, children included, with a parent’s consent for under-16s.

    Book an appointmentOffice website

    Bring the previous ID or passport and a digital photo from a registered photographer or municipal machine. Paper photos are not accepted. The machine lowers only to about 110–120 cm, so use a photographer for very young children. Under 16: prepare both parents’ written consent; one may attend with the child and bring the other parent’s ID/passport for signature comparison. Ask about evidence where only one person has custody.

  • Oberhausen

    Bürgerservice, Bezirksverwaltungsstelle Sterkrade

    Bahnhofstraße 66, Technisches Rathaus, 46145 Oberhausen

    Expect two to three weeks for a new card, and use the city’s online status service to see when it is ready.

    Book an appointmentOffice website

    Bring the previous ID or passport and a digital photo from a registered photographer or municipal machine. Paper photos are not accepted. The machine lowers only to about 110–120 cm, so use a photographer for very young children. Under 16: prepare both parents’ written consent; one may attend with the child and bring the other parent’s ID/passport for signature comparison. Ask about evidence where only one person has custody.

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