Activating your card...

Online E-Card Activation


From e-card to citizen card in just 4 steps

1. Step: What you'll need ...
Make sure you fulfil all the requirements.
Activation requirements
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2. Step: Starting online activation ...
If you are already registered with FinanzOnline, activate your e-card directly on the FinanzOnline website and follow the instructions given there. In this case step 3 and 4 are no longer necessary. 

Alternatively you can go to e-card activation web page and follow the instructions given there. At the end, select the "RSa letter" option and continue with step 3.

3. Step: Sending the activation code ...
The activation code will be sent to you in an RSa letter to your registered home address. 
Aktivierungscode
Aktivierung ok 4. Step: Completing online activation ...
Go to the e-card activation page again and complete the online activation by entering your activation code.