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Name change

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

Leaving the church

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

Name change on driving licence

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

Second home tax

If you or members of your family use additional properties in Munich in addition to your main residence, you will be required to pay tax on second homes.

Name change in the vehicle documents

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.

Adaptation of the gender entry and first name (Self-Determination Act)

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

Residence registration

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.

Change personal data in the population register

Your personal details have changed following a marriage, divorce or change of name abroad. You must have this entered in the register of residents.

Exemption from the second home tax

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.

Deregister residence

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