Declaration of withdrawal from a religious community with legal entity status submitted to the registry office or local court, effective for purposes of church tax liability.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Motion or written inquiry · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Schedule an appointment at the registry office or district court
The responsible agency varies by state.
Submit your resignation in person
Upon presentation of an ID card and payment of a fee.
Received a certificate of withdrawal
Effective as of the end of the following month; relevant for income tax purposes.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Members of a church or religious community who wish to terminate their membership.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–15 € per certificate; wedding ceremonies start at about 50 €—depending on the municipality.
Usually about 7 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.