You can only pick up stickers for your student ID at the deanery – all other offers are purely collector's items. Below we explain how much they cost, what makes them different from each other, and how to avoid getting into trouble.
- Legal hologram You will receive it only at the deanery after paying the registration fee for the student ID and studies.
- On the Internet You will only buy collector's versions (no legal power), usually such holograms cost between 49 and 190 zł per piece.
- Consequence of use The use of an unauthorized sticker is a fine, the seizure of an ID card, and in extreme cases even liability under Article 270 of the Criminal Code (forgery of a document).
Where can you legally get an ELS sticker?
Only in the deanery. Each university issues a hologram every semester after fulfilling the formalities (fees, registration). There is no possibility to order the „original” online – the items on the online store are purely collector’s items, but of quite high quality workmanship.
What can you find on Allegro and in collector's shops?
Only replicas – visually appealing, but without official value. Prices depend on the year/series (the newer the model, the more expensive it is). See the example current offers (May 18, 2025) in the chart below:
Is it worth buying a collectible sticker for an ID card from an uncertain source?
The stickers are only for collectors and hobbyists. Among them we can find those that are made to a standard, but also those that are of low quality and come from an uncertain source. Low-quality holograms are associated with the following consequences:
- No discounts: The conductor/ticket inspector may detect a hologram that is inconsistent with the ministerial regulation and has the wrong university number.
- Legal risk: Use of a fake document in an identity document = forgery of a document (3 months to 5 years in prison).
- No quality guarantee: The seller is not responsible for any consequences of the use.
How to safely buy the appropriate sticker for a student ID for collecting purposes?
- Check the date on the sticker – the „31-10-25” is popular; rare yearbooks are cheaper.
- Pay attention to the serial number – newer series (from 2020 onwards) have 8 digits.
- Read the description – look for the words „collectible”, „gadget”, „replica”.
- Verify the seller – at least 98 % positive reviews and real comments, possibility of contacting by phone, possibility of buying directly or by mail.
- Use secure payment – Allegro Protect / PayU.
- Do not try to use it in your ID – it is not a matter of saving money, but of risk.
Summary
Do you need a valid sticker? Go to the dean's office. Online holograms are only suitable for collections: they look nice in an album, but do not entitle you to discounts. If you still decide to buy them, pay attention to the date, number, and the seller's rating – but remember that using them on your ID can result in severe consequences.
Collectible stickers for student ID cards, in addition to Allegro, you can buy them HERE.
Sources:
https://archiwum.allegro.pl
