Germany's Ottersweier and Greifswald Go Digital: New Photos for IDs
Starting May 2025, residents of Ottersweier and Greifswald will experience a change in their local registration offices. Digital photos will become the norm for new personal documents, replacing the traditional paper photos. The transition has begun with the installation of necessary equipment by the Bundesdruckerei.
In Ottersweier, employees at the registration office have started taking photos directly at their workstations. This new service is not limited to adults; even babies and toddlers can now have their photos taken for personal documents. The city has prepared for this change by setting up and testing equipment from the Federal Printing Office. The process involves a photo service provider uploading the photo encrypted to a secure cloud, which the office then accesses using a QR code. This digital shift is currently only applicable for identity cards and passports in Greifswald, but it will expand to include all new personal documents starting May 2025. While digital photos cost 6 euros, paper photos will still be required for driver's licenses and other documents. For photos of babies and toddlers, it is recommended to use a photo service provider due to potential movement or closed eyes.
The registration offices in Ottersweier and Greifswald are embracing digital technology for photos in personal documents. This change aims to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Residents are encouraged to be prepared for the upcoming shift to digital photos.
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