Explanation of the order of the first names

A first name or family name may only be changed if an "important reason" (Name Change Act) justifies the change.

Does your officially registered gender not match your personality? Then you can decide how your gender and first name will be indicated in future.

If you have already left the church and have to prove this to an authority, you will need a certificate of your departure from the church.

After a name change, we recommend exchanging the driving licence (especially when travelling abroad), but it is not mandatory.

If you move to Munich, you must register as soon as possible - even if you are re-registering within the city. The law stipulates 14 days.

If you or family members use other flats in Munich in addition to your main residence, you must pay second home tax.

If you move abroad, give up a secondary residence or no longer have a permanent residence, you must deregister.

Anyone wishing to leave the church, religious community or ideological community can declare this to the registry office or notary.

If your total positive income was less than 29,000 euros two years ago, you can be exempted from the second home tax for the current year.

If the name of the person or the company name to which a vehicle is registered changes, this must be entered in the vehicle documents.

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