Deregister broadcasting fee in the private sector 
If the obligation to pay broadcasting fees no longer applies to you, you can report this or deregister online.
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Basic information
The obligation to pay broadcasting fees ceases as soon as you no longer occupy an apartment. This also applies if you live in an apartment as a cohabitant or other occupant and have previously paid broadcasting fees several times. Or you move into an apartment for which broadcasting fees have already been paid.
Requirements
The obligation to pay broadcasting fees does not apply if you:
- live in an apartment as a cohabitant or other occupant and have previously paid broadcasting fees on several occasions
- move into an apartment for which broadcasting fees are already paid
- are entitled to an exemption for certain social or health reasons
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Procedure
You can submit the deregistration online or in writing.
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Necessary Documents
- Registration certificate
across all household members
- Contribution number
If you move in with someone who is already paying for the apartment, you will need their contribution number.
- Power of attorney or power of attorney for care
If you perform the deregistration for another person
- Registration certificate
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Competent Department
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ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
- +49 1806 999 555 10
- Freimersdorfer Weg 6, 50829 Köln
- Website
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Online Services
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Fees / Costs
18,36 EUR Per apartment and month. You must pay the broadcasting contribution for 3 months at a time. The contribution service collects it in the middle of a three-month period.
6,12 EUR Reduced broadcasting fee. You must pay the broadcasting contribution for 3 months at a time. The contribution service collects it in the middle of a three-month period. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The obligation to pay the contribution ends at the end of the month in which the contributor ceases to occupy the apartment. However, not before the end of the month in which this has been notified
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.12.2025