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Authentication of documents and certificates issued abroad

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Detailed description

The transcripts / copies of foreign documents can only be authenticated to a very limited extent. The documents must be in German - in the form of certified translations. The certificate of origin must be provided with an apostille or legalization.

Information

Important notes

Prerequisites

The certificate of origin has been certified for use in Germany (apostille or legalization) and translated into German by a recognized translator.

Documents required

Original documents and, if necessary, photocopies.

Please note

Please inform yourself in advance by phone!

Deadlines

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.

Processing time

Depending on the number of notifications.

Fees

20 EUR - 50 EUR (with increased effort) per page.

Legal notes

Legal basis

Section 33 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)

Downloads & Links

Links on hamburg.de

Locations and opening hours of the Hamburg Service on site

Links on the Internet

Foreign Office - International Document Traffic

Keywords: Certification of foreign documents for use in Germany

Last updated: 19.04.2025