Registration for prostitutes

Course description

You must register in person with the authority responsible for the place where you intend to carry out most of your work. For the city of Munich, this is the district administration department.

Restricted area: When practising prostitution in Munich, the restricted area must be observed:

• It is generally forbidden to offer and practise prostitution in public. In the restricted areas, the ban also applies to private premises.
• The solicitation of prostitution is only permitted in the expressly designated solicitation zones outside the restricted area.
• If you work in a prohibited area, this is an administrative offence and you will have to pay a fine.
• If you repeatedly work in a prohibited area, criminal proceedings will be initiated against you.

Registration certificate:

• When you are working, you must always carry the registration certificate and the health counselling certificate with you, as well as a valid identity document.
• If you work without a valid registration certificate, this is an administrative offence. The fine can be up to 1,000 euros.
• You can also have an alias registration certificate issued. This certificate contains a fictitious name instead of your real name.

Prerequisites

Health counselling: Before registering, you must attend a health counselling session. This takes place in Munich at the Health Department. You will receive a certificate of health counselling. You must present this certificate when you register. The health counselling certificate must not be more than three months old when you first register. You must pay a fee of 35 euros for the issue of this certificate.

Non-German nationals: In the case of non-German nationals (especially those from outside the EU), you may have to comply with immigration regulations when taking up self-employment. Information can be obtained from the Foreigners Office in Munich. An information and counselling session will be held during registration. Interpreters are available for this purpose. If you require an interpreter, this will not incur any additional costs for you.

Required documents

• Two recent passport photos without borders (45 millimetres high and 35 millimetres wide)
• Identity card or passport, or a corresponding replacement document (work permit for Germany, if applicable)
• Proof of health counselling according to § 10 paragraph 1 ProstschG. Please note: This must not be older than three months when you register for the first time

We ask for your understanding that we can only process your application for a registration certificate and, if applicable, an alias certificate if you have all the necessary documents with you at your appointment.

Please make an appointment before your visit by calling 089/233-44692 or 01525/6871441.

Legal basis

§§ Sections 3-10 of the Prostitutes Protection Act (ProstSchG)