Nord Einwohnerangelegenheiten
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 officially certify...
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
A copy can only be certified if the original was issued by an authority or if the copy is required for submission to an authority.
Documents required
Bring original documents and, if necessary, copies. Coin copiers are available in some offices. Please bring change.
Please note
Copies of:
- 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
Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.
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
Nord Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Lenhartzstraße 28 20249 Hamburg
Room: Halle
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Wenn Sie einen Personalausweis, Reisepass oder Kinderreisepass beantragen möchten, können Sie zur Erfassung der notwendigen biometrischen Daten (Foto, Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke) ein vorhandenes Selbsterfassungsterminal nutzen (Kosten 6 Euro). Das Mitbringen eines Fotos entfällt dann. Planen Sie bitte vor Ihrem Termin einige Minuten mehr Zeit für die Erfassung Ihrer Daten ein, sofern Sie das Selbsterfassungsterminal nutzen möchten. Bitte sprechen Sie im Anschluss bei der Sachbearbeitung vor.
If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).
Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.
Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.
There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.
Use costs 6 euros.
Please speak to the clerk afterwards.
The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.
Public transport
U1 / U3 Kellinghusenstraße, bus 114 District Office Hamburg-Nord, buses 20/25 Julius-Reincke-Stieg
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Last updated: 02.05.2024