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Second home tax

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

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.

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.

Change of address for identity card, passport, eAT

If you move within Munich, move to Munich or your address has changed, you should have the address changed in your identity documents.

Name change

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

Switching on the eID function or changing the PIN

You can activate the online ID function of your ID card or reset the PIN of your ID card or eID card.

Deregister residence

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

Register or re-register residence - Family

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

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.

Name change on driving licence

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

Change in the birth register

If the data on your birth certificate is incorrect, you can request the necessary change in the birth register here.

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.

Change of name after marriage or divorce

Have you got married and would like to choose a joint surname or give it up again after the marriage has ended?

Change in the death register

If the details of a deceased person on their death certificate are incorrect, you can request the necessary change in the death register.

Change of name in a civil partnership

Have you formed a registered civil partnership and would like to choose a joint surname or give it up again?

Change in the marriage or civil partnership register

Would you like to change or correct your entry in the marriage or civil partnership register? Then you can report this online.

Name changes for children

In certain cases, it is possible to adapt a child's surname to a changed family situation.

Leaving the church

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

Foreign students - change of specialisation or university

Would you like to change your specialisation or university? Then you need prior authorisation and a new residence permit that allows you to change.

Change polling station - Barrier-free polling station

The polling card contains information on the accessibility of the polling station. If your polling station is not suitable for you, you can change the polling station.

Vehicle change taxi or hire car

If you operate a taxi, excursion, holiday destination or hire car company, you must have your vehicles registered in the licence certificate.

Have change of address entered in vehicle documents

If the address of the person or company to whom a vehicle is registered has changed, you must have this entered in the vehicle documents immediately.

Certificate of leaving the church

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.

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.

Replacement driving licence - change of conditions and restrictions

If conditions and restrictions are changed or entered, or if the key number B96, B196, B197 is entered, you will need a replacement driving licence.

Identity card

German citizens are required to have a valid identity card (or passport) as soon as they reach the age of 16.

Explanation of the order of the first names

Apply for/change permanent red licence plate for dealers, workshops and manufacturers

Vehicle dealers, garages and manufacturers can obtain permanent red licence plates for their own business use.

Apply for/change red permanent licence plate for classic cars

Vintage vehicles that are deregistered can be given a permanent red licence plate. This allows certain journeys to be made (if justified).

Vehicle transfer - from outside to Munich

If you are the owner of a vehicle registered in another location or you are moving to Munich with your vehicle, you must transfer your vehicle.