Explanation of the order of the first names

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 are moving to Munich as a family, you must register within 14 days - even if you are moving within the city.

If you have already registered your new place of residence but the address in your identity document has not yet been updated, you can do so here.

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

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