Explanation of the order of the first names

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Find the relevant authority