Customer Center Bramfeld
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).
Address and contact information
Address
Customer Center Bramfeld
District Office Wandsbek
Specialist Office for Residents
Herthastraße 20 22179 Hamburg
Opening hours
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 8am-3pm, Thurs 8am-12pm, Fri 8am-2.30pm
Masks are no longer compulsory in the departments. This applies to both our customers and our employees. However, we still recommend wearing a mouth and nose protector for your own protection and the protection of others.
Furthermore, a visit to the customer center is only possible with an appointment. You can book an appointment online (www.hamburg.de/kundenzentrum) or by telephone on 040 115. There you will also receive information about services that are currently only provided in writing.
Facility info
| Accessible |
Gilt nur für das Kundenzentrum: Speed Capture Terminal: Zur selbstständigen Erfassung der biometrischen Daten (Foto, Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke). Bei Nutzung entfällt das Mitbringen eines Fotos. Kosten: 6 EUR If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self- registration terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) in the customer center to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).
If so, please allow a few minutes more time to collect your data before your appointment.
Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.
There is no need to bring a passport photo when using the self-registration terminal.
It costs 6 euros to use.
Please speak to the case processing department afterwards.
The existing self-registration terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) can not be used for fishing lines and driving license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.
Public transport
Buses 8/17/173/118/37 Bramfelder Dorfplatz (Heukoppel), buses 8/17/118/173/37 Herthastraße
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
Links on the Internet
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Last updated: 03.06.2023