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Personalausweis - Verlust melden Identity card - report loss

Personalausweis - Verlust melden
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
If your Personalausweis (identity card) is missing – for example lost or stolen –, please inform us as soon as possible. You are obligated to do so. It is not sufficient to report the theft to the police. This also applies to a provisional identity card. Identity card with online function: Have it blocked If you have a new identity card with an online function, you should have the card blocked as soon as possible. The fastest way to do this is by phone. More on this under "Further information." Replacement for the identity card: When you report the loss to us, you can also apply for a new identity card at the same time (under "Further information.")

Book an appointment

Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)

Requirements

• Personal appearance You can only report the loss in person, at the office. Only you personally can do this. • Residence in Berlin You live in Berlin and are registered here. A secondary residence in Berlin is sufficient.

Documents you need

• For a new Personalausweis (identity card) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120703/

Fees

None

Legal basis

• Personalausweisgesetz (Identity Card Act, PAuswG) § 27 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pauswg/

Processing time

a few minutes

Further information

• Lost your ID? – We can help you (information page of the Federal Ministry of the Interior) www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/DE/buergerinnen-und-bue • Apply for a Personalausweis (identity card) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120703/

Who is responsible

This service can be used at all Bürgerämter (citizens' offices).

Responsible for you

Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.

Original

German original

Service number 120726 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120726/