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Prerequisites

• You submit the declaration in person.
• You are at least 14 years old.
  • Before the child reaches the age of 14, the legal guardians must personally declare their withdrawal. If the child is at least 12 years old at the time of the declaration, they must be present in person when submitting the declaration.

Documents required

• Identity card or passport

Please note

• You can submit your declaration to a notary public. Additional fees apply.
• At the end of the month in which your withdrawal takes effect (this can take 1-2 months), your church tax liability ends. Starting from the following month, you will no longer be required to pay church tax. The tax office will be automatically notified of the change.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

• You can make an appointment with the responsible office online or by calling 115.
• You appear in person at the agreed time and declare your withdrawal from the religious community.
• You pay the administration fee.
• You will receive a certificate of withdrawal.

Processing time

If you have made an appointment in advance, processing can begin immediately.

Fees

31.00 EUR per person leaving

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Law on withdrawal from religious societies under public law (RelGemAustrG





Hamburg Church Tax Act (HmbKiStG)