Apply for Address Change on eID Card for EU/EEA Citizens

After your move, have the address on the chip of your eID card updated.

At a glance

How do you change the address on your eID card?

Have you moved? Then you must have the address on the chip of your eID card changed. The address is only changed on the electronic storage medium (chip). No address is printed on the card itself.

You must apply for the address change in person at the registration authority (Bürgeramt). The registration authority will then change your address on the chip of your eID card.

Change your address as soon as possible after your move.

Requirements

Who qualifies?

You hold an eID card for EU/EEA citizens and have moved.

Additional requirements

You must apply for the address change as soon as possible and appear in person at the registration authority (Bürgeramt).

How to apply

After your move, go to the registration authority (Bürgeramt) in person as soon as possible

Bring your eID card and your valid identity document

Submit the application for the address change on site

Done! The registration authority changes your address on the chip of your eID card

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