Cancel GEZ: How to log out
In order to terminate the GEZ, there are some things you have to consider. In this practical tip, we will explain the conditions under which you can cancel and how the deregistration works.
Requirements for deregistering from the GEZ
The GEZ is now referred to as a contribution service and the broadcasting fee as a broadcasting contribution. You (or other persons) can only unsubscribe from this if one of the following requirements applies to you:
- Moving abroad
- Termination of a residential or permanent establishment
- In the event of death
- Attention: Broadcasting fees have been due since 2013, even if there are no receivable devices
- But: If several parties share an apartment, only one contribution is due
Requirements to be exempt from the radio license fee
You can be released under these conditions:
- Recipients of social benefits or unemployment benefits II
- BAFöG receiver
- People with disabilities can apply for a reduced contribution or exemption.
- You can find a complete list of recognized exemption reasons on the website of the broadcasting license.
GEZ: Deregistration process or broadcasting fee exemption
One document is usually sufficient for exemption, deregistration or changes to your broadcasting fee:
- To unsubscribe from the broadcasting fee of a private residence, you have to click through the page to unsubscribe.
- The page of the radio license has also prepared a document for deregistering a permanent establishment.
- People in nursing homes also fill out a deregistration document.
- If you rent rooms, apartments or vehicles, you can have the premium adjusted if the number of rented properties has changed.
- If someone else in your household is already paying the contribution, you can have the broadcasting fee exempted by an informal letter.
- Send the deregistration to: ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio, contribution service, 50656 Cologne
The broadcasting fee plays a part in the maintenance costs of your house. It is currently around EUR 17.98 per month, but it can be significantly more expensive, for example, for large companies. You can calculate the contributions due in the contribution calculator. Instead of taking the route via the post, you can also unsubscribe from the GEZ online.