Hamburg ServiceAuthentication of signatures

Authentication of signatures

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Detailed description

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.

Information

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

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.

Processing time

Depending on the number of notifications.

Fees

Signature from 5 EUR

Legal notes

Legal basis

§34 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)

Downloads & Links

Links on hamburg.de

Locations and opening hours of the Hamburg Service on site

Keywords: Signature authentication Official certifications

Last updated: 19.04.2025