The electronic proof of identity is the online ID function of your ID card, your electronic residence permit or your eID card for EU citizens. You can use it to identify yourself securely when dealing with the authorities or using online services.

If your place of residence changes, you must also update the address in the chip of your ID document.

ID card with online ID function and the eID card:

• Online:

If your new municipality offers electronic residence registration, you can also change your address online as part of this registration process.

A personal visit is then not necessary.

An address sticker with your new address for the ID card or eID card will be sent to you by post.

• In person:

If you would like to re-register in person or if online registration is not possible at your new place of residence, please contact the Citizens' Registration Office.

The address is usually updated directly in the chip of your ID document when you register your place of residence.

Electronic residence permit (eAT):

• Only in person:

The address in your electronic residence permit (eAT) can only be changed in person at the relevant immigration office.

An online change is not possible for the eAT.

Please bring your registration confirmation with you to the appointment - it serves as proof of your new address.

Do you have a new address?

Do you have a digital ID chip?

Then you need to change the address in your digital proof

Heavy word: electronic proof of identity

You have to make an application to do this.

You can change it on the Internet:

• what your name is
• where you live

You can use an electronic proof of identity for this.
For example, you can use

• Your identity card
• Your eID card
• your electronic residence permit.

Are you moving house?
Then you can change your address.
You can do this online or at the Citizens' Registration Office.
It depends on your document.
And it depends on the authority.

What you need:
You have a valid ID card.
That means:
The ID card has not yet expired.
The ID card can be, for example

• an identity card
• an electronic residence permit
• an eID card for people from a country other than Germany
• and you have a confirmation of registration for your new home.