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Germany National Identity Card by edition.
5 editions in order of issue, 1951–2024. Select one for its dates, or build a clearly marked sample from it.
Issue history
One family, many moments.
Select an issue year to open its edition page.
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| Issue year | Status | On file |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 to 1987 | Withdrawn | 2 facts |
| 1987 to 31 Oct 2010 | Withdrawn | 3 facts |
| 1 Nov 2010 to 1 Aug 2021 | Legacy | 4 facts |
| 2 Aug 2021 to 1 May 2024 | Legacy | 4 facts |
| 2 May 2024 to present | Active | 3 facts |
How to read this record
Each year is one edition in the archive. It helps shape a brief, but is not an official source or a guarantee that every regional variant is listed. Full specifications are shared on request.
Independent visual reference only. Not an identity-verification service. Always confirm current rules with the issuing authority.
National Identity Card elsewhere
- Russia · 6 editions
- Singapore · 3 editions
- Estonia · 5 editions
- Portugal · 3 editions
- Georgia · 2 editions
- France · 2 editions
- Spain · 3 editions
- Italy · 4 editions
- Netherlands · 4 editions
- Sweden · 3 editions
- Japan · 2 editions
- United Arab Emirates · 2 editions
- United States · 21 editions
- Canada · 4 editions