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  • The BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte is moving

    The BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte will be relocating at the beginning of 2026. Until 23 January 2026, your appointments will take place as usual at Pelzerstraße 40, 28195 Bremen. From the beginning of February 2026, we will be pleased to welcome you at our new location at Martinistraße 3, 28195 Bremen. Further information will follow shortly.

    Your Citizens' Office – BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte

BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte

Payment options

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  • Opening hours
    Mon 07:30 - 18:30
    By appointment
    and open consultation hours from 13:00 to 18:00
    Tue 07:00 - 16:00
    By appointment
    Wed 07:00 - 13:00
    By appointment
    and open consultation hours from 07:30 until 12:30
    Thu 07:30 - 18:30
    By appointment
    Fri 07:00 - 16:00
    By appointment
    Sat 09:00 - 13:00
    By appointment
  • General information

    Please note

    Since 31 July 2024, we have once again been offering walk-in appointments – known as open consultation hours – at the BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte.  During open consultation hours, applications for travel documents – including provisional travel documents – and change of address notifications are processed. You can register from 30 minutes before the start of open consultation hours.
    Please be prepared for waiting times if you wish to make use of this service.

    For urgent matters, please email:
    bscmitte@buergeramt.bremen.de

    Express counter at the BürgerServiceCenter

    You do not need an appointment for the following matters:

    • Certificates of good conduct,
    • Certifications,
    • residence certificates,
    • Exemptions from the obligation to carry identification,
    • Address changes on identity cards, 
    • Changing the PIN for your identity card and eID card

    Please use the express counters without an appointment.

    When are the express counters at the BürgerServiceCenter Mitte open?

    Mondays and Thursdays from 07:30 to 17:00, Tuesdays and Fridays from 07:30 to 12:00, and Wednesdays from 07:30 to 13:00.

    At the BürgerServiceCenter Mitte, visits are only possible by prior appointment. Appointments can be made online at https://www.service.bremen.de or via the Bremen Citizens’ Helpline on 115 or 0421-361 0. Please use the online booking service where possible.

    Email enquiries regarding registration matters can be sent to:
    bscmitte@buergeramt.bremen.de

    If you require specific information, the following telephone numbers are available:

    • Passports and identity cards: Tel.: 361- 88 660
    • Registration, change of address and deregistration: Tel.: 361- 88 662
    • Invitations for foreign guests: Tel.: 361- 88 663
    • Certifications: Tel.: 361- 88 664
    • Fishing licences: Tel.: 361- 88 665
    • Vehicle registrations: Tel.: 361- 88 668
    • Driving licences: Tel.: 361- 88 669

    The BürgerServiceCenter-Mitte offers a range of public services all in one place. You can currently access the following services there:

    • Registration matters
      – registering, changing and deregistering your address
      – passports and identity cards – certificates
      of good conduct – household and life certificates
      – information
    • Visitor invitations for foreign guests
    • Fishing matters
      – Pole fishing licences
      – National fishing licences
    • Certification of copies and signatures
    • Vehicle registration matters
      – changes of address and name on the vehicle registration certificate (ZB Part 1)
    • Driving licence matters (please book an appointment by calling 115)
      – Replacement driving licence – International driving licence
      Note: All other driving licence matters are handled exclusively by the Citizens’ Office – Driving Licences (Driving Licence Office) at the Stresemannstraße Administrative Centre.
  • Superordinate agency

Our services

  • apply for a certificate of good conduct

    For quick processing, you can easily use the online procedure at the Federal Office of Justice. There you will find all further information and also the "Online application for a certificate of good conduct". You can find the link to the online application under "Online Service" - "Online…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Apply for a child passport (extension)

    From January 1, 2024, the children's passport will no longer be available as a travel document. You can use your child's current passport until it is no longer valid. After December 31, 2023, you will no longer be able to renew children's passports. Do you need a new travel document for your…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
    • Reisen und Auslandsaufenthalt
  • Apply for a declaration of commitment (purpose: issuance of a visit or business visa)

    Have you been asked to provide a letter of guarantee for your guest as part of a visa procedure for visiting or business purposes? Please note the following points.

    situation(s):
    • Migration und Integration
  • apply for a passport

    In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Apply for a pole fishing license

    Would you like to apply for a pole fishing license? Find out more here.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
    • Hobby und Freizeit
  • Apply for a registration certificate

    For your purposes, you will receive a certificate from the population register about the data stored there about you. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please note the…

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
  • Apply for an identity card

    In all BürgerServiceCentres, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon. If no suitable appointment is suggested, please check this page again during this time slot. You can find the current legal requirements for passport photos under “Further…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Apply for an international driver's license

    In countries that are not part of the EU, an international driver's license is required for temporary stays.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
  • Apply for identity card - provisional

    In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Applying for a fishing licence

    If you want to fish or fish in Bremen, you need a fishing license. You can learn more about it here.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
    • Hobby und Freizeit
  • Applying for a temporary passport

    If a passport - even in the "express procedure" (within 3-4 days) - can no longer be issued in time before the start of your trip, you can obtain a temporary passport. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under "Further information" - " Notes on digital passport photos…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
    • Reisen und Auslandsaufenthalt
  • Applying for an identity card - replacement in case of loss, theft, etc.

    In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. You can find the current legal requirements for passport photos under…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Applying for exemption from the obligation to carry identification documents

    Information on exemption from the statutory ID requirement. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the express counter. Please note the different opening hours of the express counters in the…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Authentication of copies/transcripts

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. The certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you have your…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Authentication of documents for pension matters

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • authentication of school certificates

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Authentication of signatures

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Authentication of work or training certificates

    Important note: The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Blocking of information due to interests worthy of protection in accordance with § 51 Federal Reporting Act (BMG)

    If you are at risk from third parties by disclosing your address, you can apply to have your data blocked in the population register (information block). In such a case, please contact the registration office with your ID card.

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
    • Register und Kataster
  • Change of address on identity card/passport/electronic residence permit

    Have you changed your address and would now like to have the new address entered on your ID card/passport/electronic residence permit? From now on, you do not need an appointment for this at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Change of name on driving licence

    Your name has changed, e.g. due to marriage, and you would like to have a new driver's license issued? Especially when driving abroad, it can be useful to be in possession of an EU card driver's license with current information.

  • Change of residence (sole, main or secondary residence)

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours in all BürgerServiceCenters. If you…

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Change PIN number for the electronic ID card / eID card

    Have you forgotten or lost the PIN number for your electronic ID card or for your eID card or would you like to reset the PIN number in general? You can find out more here. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse.…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Change registration certificate I

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Check the status of your driver's license application

    You can inquire about the status of your driver's license processing by e-mail.

  • Deregister your residence

    If you move out of an apartment and do not move into a new apartment in Germany, you must deregister with the registration office.

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
  • eID card application

    The eID card is a document that provides the online ID function for people who are not entitled to be issued with an ID card or residence permit with online ID function.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Notarization of identity documents

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Notarization of other documents

    The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…

    situation(s):
    • Register und Kataster
  • Online - Change of address in the registration certificate part I (ZB I)

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - deregistration of motor vehicle (decommissioning)

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - description of a vehicle

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - E-Kennzeichen

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Pure battery electric vehicles, externally rechargeable hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles can receive an…

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - H-Kennzeichen

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

  • Online - new registration of a vehicle

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - Re-registration without change of holder

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Online - Reserve a license plate

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. When a license plate is allocated, a combination of letters and numbers is usually assigned over which you have no influence.

  • Online - Saisonkennzeichen

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Seasonal license plates are intended, for example, for vehicles such as motorcycles, convertibles or motorhomes that are only…

  • Online - Tageszulassung beantragen

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Would you like to apply for a one-day registration? You can find out more here.

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
    • Logistik und Transport
  • Passport application - for persons under 18

    In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…

    situation(s):
    • Reisen und Auslandsaufenthalt
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Pick up identity card / passport / eID card

    Would you like to collect your ID card / passport / eID card? Find out more here. Please continue to book an appointment for documents that you have applied for at BSC-Mitte. You no longer need an appointment for documents that you applied for at BSC-Stresemannstraße or BSC-Nord.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Register residence, move from within the country (sole, main or secondary residence)

    Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours in all BürgerServiceCenters. If you…

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
  • Registering your residence, moving in from abroad

    In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. Anyone moving into an apartment must register with the registration office…

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
  • Replace driver's license (theft / loss)

    If your driver's license has been lost (e.g., lost, stolen) or needs to be replaced for other reasons (e.g., because it has become illegible), you must apply for a replacement license. Notice: If your driver's license shows the key number 95 on the license and they have lost their license, please…

    situation(s):
    • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
  • Request change of address for eID card

    Do you want to change the address on your eID card? Find out more here. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please note the different opening hours of the express counters in…

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Requesting information from the register of residents

    The BürgerService facilities of the Bürgeramt may, among other things, provide you with information about the address of a specific resident within the framework of data protection regulations.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
    • Register und Kataster
  • Revocation of signature certificates for electronic proof of identity

    If your new ID card has been lost, the electronic signature must be blocked separately.

    situation(s):
    • Ausweise und Dokumente
  • Right to object to data transfers under the Federal Registration Act (BMG)

    According to the Federal Registration Act (BMG), you have the right to object to your data being passed on to certain recipients who could receive such data in accordance with the statutory regulations.

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen
    • Register und Kataster
  • Wohnsitz ummelden (Online - Pilotbetrieb)

    Have you moved within Bremen or moved from the federal territory to Bremen? You can now re-register online, including the new address on your ID card.

    situation(s):
    • Bauen und Wohnen

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 28.05.2026

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