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Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

Blocking of the electronic proof of identity

Have you lost your identity card or has it been stolen from you? Then you can have the online ID function blocked.
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Detailed description

If the electronic proof of identity (online ID function) has been activated for your identity card, you should arrange for it to be blocked immediately in the event of loss or theft by contacting the Hamburg Service - Office for Residents' Affairs, or by calling the blocking hotline 116 116 around the clock.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • German within the meaning of Art. 116 Para. 1 Basic Law (GG)
  • Registered with main residence or sole residence in Hamburg

Documents required

  • proof of identity

Please note

  • Since 2017, the ID card has only been delivered with an activated eID.
  • The blocking hotline 116 116 is always available. It is free of charge from the German landline network.
    Charges may apply from the mobile network and from abroad.

Deadlines


  • immediately

Procedure

  • You initiate the blocking personally via the Hamburg Service - Office for Residents' Affairs, or by telephone using the blocking hotline (116 116). The blocking will be initiated immediately.
  • At the same time, the police are informed by the Hamburg Service that the ID card has been lost.
  • To call the blocking hotline, you need the personal blocking password that you were given in the PIN letter. If you do not have this, you can request the blocking password from the identity card authority where you applied for your ID card. Your personal appearance and proof of identity are required for this.

Processing time


  • 5 minutes

Fees

There are no costs.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card

Legal remedies

No

Legal basis


  • § 10 Personal Identity Card Act (PAuswG)

Address and contact information

Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

You can use this service regardless of where you live in Hamburg in any Hamburg service.

Wenn Sie einen Personalausweis, Reisepass oder Kinderreisepass beantragen möchten, können Sie zur Erfassung der notwendigen biometrischen Daten (Foto, Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke) ein vorhandenes Selbsterfassungsterminal (Speed Capture Terminal) nutzen. Das Mitbringen eines Fotos entfällt in diesem Fall. Die Nutzung kostet 6 Euro. Eine Sachbearbeitung ist im Anschluss aufzusuchen, Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen.

The Finkenwerder customer center is on the first floor. In addition to the existing stairs, you can also reach this via an elevator. To get to the first floor via elevator, please call the customer center staff on 040/42854-5333. You will then be welcomed and escorted upstairs.
If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).
Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.
Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.
There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.
Use costs 6 euros.
Please speak to the clerk afterwards.

The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.

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Last updated: 28.04.2025