Leaving the church in Germany

If you want to leave the church in Germany you need to declare it at a state authority.

You have to appear at the registry office of your parish (Standesamt) or your county court (Amtsgericht) personally.

There you fill in a form and sign it. You require a valid identity card or a passport.

A reason is not necessary.

It is not possible to leave the church by means of a letter !

Where do you have to declare the leaving? What does is cost?

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