Notice of Termination (Kündigung, Germany) — 2026 template
Ordinary or extraordinary termination of a continuing contract, with form rules for leases and employment
- Country
- Germany
- Category
- Termination
- Checked against the law
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What's inside
- Clear termination statement and termination date
- Ordinary notice or termination for good cause (§ 314 BGB)
- Form warnings: written form for residential leases (§ 568 BGB) and employment (§ 623 BGB)
- Proof of receipt (§ 130 BGB) and request for confirmation
Legal basis
- BGB § 130 (effectiveness on receipt)
- BGB § 314 (termination of continuing obligations for good cause)
- BGB §§ 568, 573c (residential leases)
- BGB §§ 622, 623 (employment)
- BGB § 174 (termination by a representative)
Start of the text
This is the beginning of the template. Fields in square brackets are filled in the Legal editor.
Working English version. Where a German version is signed or required by law, that version prevails.
Important: a notice of termination takes effect only when it is received by the other party (§ 130 BGB) — send it so that receipt can be proved (e.g. delivery by hand with a witness, registered letter or courier). Residential leases and employment relationships must be terminated in written form with a handwritten signature; e-mail, fax or electronic form are not sufficient (§§ 568, 623 BGB). If a representative signs, enclose the original power of attorney (§ 174 BGB).
Sender and Recipient
From: [Sender full name / company], [Sender address]
To: [Recipient full name / company], [Recipient address]
[Place], [Date]
Subject: Termination of [Type of contract] No. [Contract or customer number] dated [Contract date]
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