The document is issued by the police on behalf of the Ministry of Interior and is the main form of identification on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.

All Bulgarians are obliged by law to carry their identity cards with them at all times and are subject to fines should they not.

In addition, the Bulgarian identity card is accepted as a travel document by European microstates, the French overseas territories, Montserrat (max.

A new model complying with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1157[10] was announced on 5 April 2023[11] and were released on 17 June 2024.

It is possible for a person to apply for a renewal of the ID card via a representative with a notary signed permit, provided there are no significant changes in his or her appearance.

The Ministry of Interior has provided an online service that allows you to check whether your ID card is ready.