Rahlstedt Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Authentication of signatures
The certification of a signature is only possible for submission to an authority. A personal interview is required for this! Official notarizations are not possible for private documents that are to be used privately. Signature authentication for other...
The certification of a signature is only possible for submission to an authority. A personal interview is required for this! 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.
Important notes
Prerequisites
The signature is certified if the document is to be submitted to an authority or other body due to a legal provision.
Documents required
- ID card or passport
- Document on which the signature is to be authenticated.
Please note
A certification is based on the certificate or document and is not personal, which is why a non-affected person can apply for it without a power of attorney. Certifications in the area of private law (e.g. certification of travel authorization for minors) may not be carried out in Hamburg Service. Please contact a notary for this.
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.
Processing time
Depending on the number of notifications.
Fees
Signature from 5 EUR
Payment methods available
- Girocard
- Cash payment
Legal notes
Legal basis
§34 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
Links on the Internet
Address and contact information
Address
Rahlstedt Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Rahlstedter Straße 151 22143 Hamburg
Room: EG
Send email
Phone
Facility info
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) in the customer center 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
RE8 / 80/81 / buses 9/26 / X11 / 162/164/264/362/364/462/562 Rahlstedt