Apply for a clearance certificate in München (Munich)
Clearance certificate (Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung) in Munich: the Stadtkasse of the city treasury confirms that you have no arrears towards the city. The certificate costs 10 euros, paid in advance, and is valid for three months. You apply by post, e-mail, fax or in person with an appointment. With us 49.90 euros including all fees.
Stadtkasse München: the essentials
- Responsible office
- Stadtkämmerei – Stadtkasse of the city of Munich (Landeshauptstadt München)
- Content
- no outstanding claims of the city of Munich against you
- Official fee
- €10, payable in advance
- Validity
- valid three months, then apply again
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- How to apply
- by post, e-mail or fax with form and proof of payment, in person only with an appointment
- Kasse
- Cash desk (Zahlschalter) Landsberger Straße 36, 80339 München
- Behördenfix fixed price
- €49.90 including the €10 fee and all other fees
As of: 27.10.2026 · Source: Landeshauptstadt München
When we apply
- 1Give the detailsName or company, address, purpose.
- 2Pay the fixed priceThe 10 euro fee is included.
- 3Fee and applicationWe pay in advance and send the form.
- 4Receive the certificateThe Stadtkasse sends it to you.
How to apply yourself at the Stadtkasse
The way without us, step by step
The responsible office is the Stadtkasse in the Stadtkämmerei of the city of Munich. The order matters: first pay the fee of 10 euros, then send the application with the proof of payment.
- Pay the fee: by bank transfer with the cash account number the city names on its page for the payment reference, or in cash at the cash desk at Landsberger Straße 36.
- Apply by post, e-mail or fax: the completed form «Antrag Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung» and the proof of payment. The postal address is Landeshauptstadt München, Stadtkämmerei, Stadtkasse, Postfach 201951, 80019 München.
- In person only with a prior appointment, bringing your ID card, proof of payment and, if needed, a power of attorney. By phone the Stadtkasse can be reached Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 12 and 13 to 15 hrs, Fridays until 12 hrs.
- Costs compared: the Stadtkasse charges 10 euros. With us the certificate costs 49.90 euros including this fee. If you transfer the money and send the form yourself, you pay only the 10 euros. We are not an authority and give no tax advice.
Which details are needed
- Name of the person or company, exactly as registered with the city of Munich.
- Address and, for companies, the legal form.
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- Purpose, e.g. trade, taxi or hire car licence or a permit for road haulage.
- Copy of your ID card.
- Your power of attorney for Behördenfix from the order process.
Munich: pay first, then apply
Pay first, then apply
In Munich the fee comes before the application. You pay the 10 euros in advance, by bank transfer with the cash account number in the payment reference or in cash at the cash desk. The city expressly points out that the advance payment does not replace the application: without form and proof of payment the Stadtkasse issues nothing. As payment methods the city names only bank transfer and cash at the desk on site; card payment is not listed for this certificate.
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The certificate confirms that you have met your payment obligations towards the city of Munich and that there are no outstanding claims. It is needed, for example, for the licensing of a business; the city links the taxi licence, the hire car licence, the road haulage permit, the ambulance service licence and the licence for a private clinic.
The certificate is valid for three months. After that you must apply again and pay 10 euros again, so plan the application close to the date the licensing authority wants to see it. The legal basis of the fee is the fee statute (Kostensatzung) of the city of Munich. It concerns municipal claims, not a certificate from the tax office (Finanzamt).
Questions about the clearance certificate in Munich
What does the clearance certificate cost in Munich?
The Stadtkasse certificate costs 10 euros. You must pay the fee in advance, by bank transfer with the cash account number in the payment reference or in cash at the cash desk at Landsberger Straße 36. Payment alone does not replace the application. At Behördenfix you pay 49.90 euros, the city's fee included.
How long is the clearance certificate valid in Munich?
Three months. After that you must apply again and pay the fee once more. If you need the certificate for a licence, do not apply too early. The city states the validity as an important note right at the top of its page on the clearance certificate.
How do I apply for the certificate at the Stadtkasse München?
By post, e-mail or fax with the completed form «Antrag Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung» and the proof of payment. In person only with an appointment made beforehand; then bring your ID card, proof of payment and, if needed, a power of attorney. The city also offers the certificate online. With your power of attorney we file the application for you.
What do I need the clearance certificate of the city of Munich for?
The city names the licensing of a business as an example. On its page it links business registration, the taxi and hire car licences, the road haulage permit, the ambulance service licence and the licence for a private clinic. Which certificate your licensing authority requires exactly is stated in its request.
Is this the same as the certificate from the tax office?
No. The Munich clearance certificate comes from the Stadtkasse and confirms that you have no arrears towards the city of Munich; the city calls it a tax clearance certificate of the Stadtkasse. A certificate on taxes from the Finanzamt is a different document from a different authority. This page covers only the municipal certificate.
Official sources
- Landeshauptstadt München – Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung (Stadtkasse), read on 27.10.2026
- Landeshauptstadt München – Gewerbeanmeldung, read on 27.10.2026
- Landeshauptstadt München – Zweitschrift Ihrer Gewerbemeldung, read on 27.10.2026
Reviewed by M. Gabal on 28.10.2026
Provided by Behördenfix (M. Gabal). Behördenfix files the application with your power of attorney at the Stadtkasse München. We are not an authority, give no tax or legal advice and do not assess your individual case.