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.

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 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 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.

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

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

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 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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