Since when is it possible to declare the leaving?

The child is not able to declare the leaving of the church by itself.
The legal guardian/s can act as a deputy.

Also the child is not able to declare the leaving by itself.
The legal guardian/s can act as a deputy as well.
But the explicit declaration of the child is neccessary.

Now the juvenile finally is able to declare the leaving by him/herself efficiently.
The parents don't need to contribute.

Leaving the church in prison

If you are in prison at the moment, try to arrange a date with a "Rechtspfleger"
by means of the conductorship of the gaol.

Church tax (Kirchensteuer)

The church tax has a long history in Germany.
Already during the middle ages the church princes pinched money from the farmers - the so-called - "tenths". Today the tax office encashes the money because of the close interweavement of church and state in Germany.

Whether you also pay church tax you can infer from your wage tax card:

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On the right sight of your card there must be two lines. If there are letters (for example EV or RK) you are a member of the church and pay church tax.

Leaving the church in Austria

The leaving has to be declared at the main side of the district or at the magistrate (in statuar towns )
You require a photo identification and a registration form and maybe a document of a change of name ( e.g. document of marriage).

Since the age of 14 you can leave the church even without the parental or legal guardian`s approval.

It is adequate to bring the written request (by means of an inscribed letter).

Leaving the church in Switzerland

The leaving has to be declared at the parish in written form.
The letter should contain your declaration of withdrawal and your personal data.
You don't have to give any reasons.

Example for a letter