Exit from the church: Thuringia increases fees to 36 euros!

Exit from the church: Thuringia increases fees to 36 euros!

In Thuringia, all those who have nothing to do with their church will soon adjust to higher expenses. As reports [thueringen.de] (https://thueringen.de/dpa-smorten/austritte-aus-der-kirche-surer-gorden- 405861), the fee for leaving the church will be raised from 30 euros to 36 euros. This decision, which is now valid, was made by the Thuringian Ministry of Finance to cover the administrative costs.

The reason for the increase is clear: the previous fees were based on a calculation from 2008 and are simply no longer up to date. After all, the registry offices who are responsible for leaving the church also have to offer a service that has their price. It is important to know that a church exit must be personally explained by the registry office at the main residence-and not by email or online form.

Details about leaving

Anyone who is younger than 14 cannot yet leave the church themselves. From this age, however, people can decide independently and also resign against the will of their legal representatives. According to the provisions of the Thuringian Ordinance on the regulation of the procedure when leaving a public law religious society or the worldview community Kirchenausung.de, no evidence of belonging is also necessary to explain the resignation.

No matter whether orally or in writing: the explanation must be submitted in a publicly certified form, and in the event of an oral declaration, a copy is made. Also, leaving the registry offices to the relevant religious societies, registration authorities and the tax office must also be passed on within a week - after all, it is also about church tax that is for members.

exit fees and procedures

The registry office, for example in Ellrich, has a clear contact in Ms. Kornelia Engelmann. So if you plan to perform the church outing there, you can contact the registry office at Salzstraße 8 or ask you by phone at 036332-25117. The certificate of exit, which is issued according to the declaration, remains subject to storage for two years.

The Left Group has already responded to these developments and demands a regulation that treats church exit as a private matter between the individual and the respective church. This should mean that the fees for leaving for the exit should no longer be used for the administrative costs, but should only be recognized the personal decision.

Overall, it can be seen that leaving the church in Thuringia is not only a personal decision, but also has legal and financial aspects that affect many citizens. So if you think about leaving the church, you should find out well - maybe the high price for leaving is not the only thing you should keep in mind.