ID card: Report of loss 

Overview

If you have lost your personal ID card, i.e. it cannot be found, has been misplaced or has been stolen, the holder has the duty to immediately report the loss and any subsequent re-finding of the card to the ID card authorities.

If you have activated the online identification function, you must block this immediately in the event of theft or loss of your card. Blocking the card will ensure that any misuse will be recognised immediately; see “Electronic proof of identity; blocking” (Service description in Hesse Finder)

If you use the signature function, the loss must be reported to the respective signature provider.

- Electronic proof of identity; blocking

- Electronic proof of identity; blocking signature certificates

- Personal ID card

- Personal ID card portal

Who do I have to contact?

Please contact the ID authorities in your place of residence.

Details
Legal foundations
Law of personal IDs and electronic proof of identity
Personal ID card ordinance
Personal ID card fee ordinance