Eimsbüttel
Certifications of copies of official documents for submission to an authority and for private law purposes
Each authority can officially certify copies / photocopies of documents that it has issued itself or that are intended for its own use. In addition, the registration authority responsible for the person concerned is authorized to...
Each authority can officially certify copies / photocopies of documents that it has issued itself or that are intended for its own use.
In addition, the registration authority responsible for the person concerned is authorized to officially certify documents that have been issued by a German authority or copies of which are required for submission to an authority.
Official notarizations are not possible for private documents that are to be used privately. Signature authentication for other purposes or public authentication (§ 129 BGB), as well as signatures without associated text can be requested from a notary.
Civil status documents or copies from civil status books may only be certified by the registry office that issued the civil status certificate (duplicate or certified copy).
Important notes
Prerequisites
Documents required
Please note
- Originals that have been issued by an authority (e.g. state school certificates, identification documents (passport, identity card), certificates of doctorate, nationality, license to practice medicine, etc.)
- Originals that were not issued by an authority (e.g. job references).
- Certifications of originals that were not issued by an authority are free of charge for pension purposes (proof of pension receipt or application required).
Power of attorney
- Certification is based on a certificate or document and not on a person-related basis, which is why a person not affected can apply for this without a power of attorney.
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
Processing time
Depending on the number of notifications.
Fees
4 EUR for up to four pages and each additional page from the 5th page 1 EUR. If copies have to be made, they cost EUR 0.60 per page.
If you bring copies with you, the fee is EUR 4 for up to two pages and each additional page from the 3rd page EUR 2 due to the increased testing effort. Free of charge for pension purposes (proof required).
Payment methods available
- Girocard
- Cash payment
Legal notes
Legal basis
Section 33 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
Address and contact information
Address
Eimsbüttel
resident affairs
Grindelberg 62-66 20144 Hamburg
Room: Kundenzentrum
Phone
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., a visit is only possible with an appointment. You can book an appointment online (https://www.hamburg.de/hamburgservice/standorte) or by telephone on 040 115.
On November 21st, 2023, due to a staff meeting, the Hamburg Service resident's affairs locations will only be accessible from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and only to a limited extent. As usual, you can find the appointments available on this day in the appointment management system under the following Internet link Digital appointment management . You can also book available appointments via the Telephone HamburgService (telephone number 040 115).
Facility info
| Accessible |
Speed Capture Terminal:
For independent collection of biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints). If you use it, you don't have to bring a photo with you. Cost: 6 euros
Public transport
U3 / bus 5 Hoheluftbrücke, buses X35 / 4/5/15 Eimsbüttel district office
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Last updated: 27.11.2023