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Apply for a new identity card due to name change after divorce

If you change your surname after a divorce, your identity card will become invalid. In this case, you must apply for a new ID card if you do not have a valid passport document with the new name and are registered in Germany.

Unfortunately this specification of service has not yet been completely translated.

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Information about the service depends on the selected region. You can change the region. In most cases, you can specify your place of residence or select the place where you want to use the service.