Main information
You are obliged to surrender your identity card if:
- you have terminated your permanent residence in the Czech Republic,
- you have forfeited your nationality,
- you have been shown to have been issued with an identity card unlawfully,
- your identity card is no longer valid.
This applies to you if
You are obliged to surrender your identity card within 15 working days to the authority which issued it or to the registry office based on your place of residence, if:
- you have terminated your permanent residence in the Czech Republic,
- you have forfeited your nationality,
- you have been shown to have been issued with an identity card unlawfully,
- your identity card is no longer valid.
When to use this service
You should surrender your identity card when you terminate your permanent residence in the Czech Republic, forfeit your Czech nationality, it is found that you have been issued with an identity card illegally, or your identity card is no longer valid.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
You will need to appear in person at the competent authority and surrender your identity card.
Where and how to solve this service
You should submit your identity card to the municipal authority with extended powers which issued the identity card or to the civil registry office based on your place of residence.
How much will you pay
None
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
An invalid identity card is surrendered.
Appeal options
There are no legal remedies for this service.
Legislation
Sanctions
None
Frequently asked questions
None