Since 12.12.2005, this must be machine-readable. As a rule, a temporary ID card is only issued if a new passport (ePassport) is applied for at the same time or has already been applied for. In very exceptional cases (for example, if a person who is older than life can prove that the passport is only needed for a one-time trip abroad), only a temporary passport can be issued.
If the applicant is under 18 years of age or if a guardian has been appointed for him or her (for the purpose of determining the child's place of residence), all legal guardians must consent to the issuance of the temporary passport, but in any case the custodial parent with whom the child has his or her habitual residence legally (with the consent of the other parent or on the basis of a court decision).
Important: This is a service under municipal jurisdiction. Therefore, you can only go to a service that is located in your place of residence.
