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BundID (digital government access account) and use the online ID function

Digital administrative procedures with BundID (digital government access account): Create an account, confirm your identity and send applications online.

bundid online-ausweis e-government

What is that?

With BundID (digital government access account) and the online ID function, many administrative services can be used digitally.

Where do I do that?

BundID (digital government access account) portal and municipal/federal online services with BundID (digital government access account)-Anmeldung (official residence registration).

Required documents

  • Personalausweis (official identity card) with activated online ID function
  • PIN
  • Smartphone with ID app or card reader

Typical costs

Registration of the BundID (digital government access account) is free of charge.

Note: Costs may vary by state or city.

Progress

  1. 1 Create BundID (digital government access account) account
  2. 2 Select identity level
  3. 3 Activate online ID function
  4. 4 Fill out the application digitally and submit it

Important German words & sentences

die BundID - zentrales Nutzerkonto für Online-Behörden
Die AusweisApp - App für digitale Identifikation
Die PIN - persönlicher Sicherheitscode
Ich melde mich mit meiner BundID an.
Wie aktiviere ich die Online-Ausweisfunktion?

Common mistakes

  • • Confusing your PIN or not activating the ID card function beforehand.

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