Personalausweisgesetz
The Personalausweisgesetz is the German federal law governing the issuance and use of the German identity card, known as the Personalausweis. This law establishes the legal framework for this official identification document, which is mandatory for all German citizens aged 16 and over, although its issuance is compulsory only from the age of 16.
The Personalausweisgesetz outlines the requirements for obtaining an identity card, including proof of identity and German
Furthermore, the Personalausweisgesetz regulates the use of the electronic identification function (eID function) of the identity