Overview

• As of May 2, 2025, German citizens can opt for home delivery of passports, ID cards, and other documents for a €15 fee, payable at application.
• Delivery requires recipients to personally accept the documents at their registered address, presenting valid ID at the door.
• Municipal associations criticize the high cost and restrictive rules, predicting limited adoption except among mobility-impaired individuals.
• Digital biometric photos are now mandatory for ID applications, with a grace period for paper photos until July 31, 2025.
• The €5 postal delivery service for driver’s licenses remains more popular, chosen by about one-third of applicants.