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Where to Translate Official Documents Germany

Certified / sworn translations in Germany

Wondering where to translate official documents in Germany? If you need to submit a foreign-language document to a German authority, court, university or another official institution, you may require a certified translation by an appropriately qualified sworn or authorised translator.

Kitz Global has specialized in certified translations of official documents since 2005. We provide certified translations in virtually all languages for private clients, companies and institutions throughout Germany.

Whether you need to translate a birth certificate, marriage certificate, criminal record certificate, diploma, driving licence, court judgment or another official document, you normally do not need to visit a translation agency in person.

Simply upload a clear scan or high-quality photograph of your document, find out the price and expected delivery time and order your certified translation online.

Where can I translate official documents in Germany?

If a foreign document needs to be submitted to a German authority or institution, a normal translation may not be sufficient.

Depending on the document and purpose, the receiving institution may require a certified translation prepared by an appropriately qualified translator.

In Germany, translators authorised to certify translations are subject to the applicable rules and terminology of the relevant jurisdiction. You may therefore encounter terms such as sworn translator, authorised translator or publicly appointed translator.

For you as the customer, the decisive question is whether the translator and certification are appropriate for the authority or institution receiving your document.

Kitz Global specializes in certified translations and can arrange the appropriate translation for numerous languages and document types.

How it works

Getting your official documents translated for use in Germany is straightforward:

  1. Upload your document – a clear scan or high-quality photograph is usually sufficient.
  2. Get your price and delivery time immediately – before placing your order.
  3. Order and pay securely online.
  4. Your document is professionally translated and certified by an appropriately qualified translator.
  5. Receive your completed translation – many standard documents can be completed within 24–48 hours. If required, the certified paper version can also be sent by post.

Get an instant quote

With us, you will receive a non-binding quote for the certified translation of your document in just one minute. Upload a scan or photo, find out the price and delivery time immediately and place your order. You will receive the certified translation for Germany as a scan at the specified time and afterwards by post if you wish.

For an individual offer for many documents, personal advice or in case you want to pay by bank transfer, please contact us by e-mail, you will receive a response within 10 minutes, even on weekends.


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Which official documents need to be translated in Germany?

Certified translations are frequently required when documents issued outside Germany need to be used for an official procedure.

Typical documents include:

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Divorce certificates
  • Certificates of no impediment to marriage
  • Criminal record certificates
  • Citizenship documents
  • Residence documents
  • Driving licences
  • Passports and identity documents
  • School certificates
  • Diplomas
  • University degrees
  • Academic transcripts
  • Professional qualifications
  • Employment certificates
  • Court judgments
  • Contracts and agreements
  • Powers of attorney
  • Notarial documents
  • Commercial register extracts
  • Company documents
  • Medical certificates
  • Inheritance documents
  • Other official certificates and records

Whether certification is required depends on the document, procedure and receiving institution.

Translating foreign documents for German authorities

This is one of the most common reasons customers contact Kitz Global.

You may have a document issued in another country that now needs to be submitted in Germany.

For example:

  • A Ukrainian birth certificate
  • A Polish marriage certificate
  • A Romanian diploma
  • A Spanish university degree
  • An Italian court judgment
  • A Turkish civil-status document
  • A Croatian certificate
  • A British criminal record certificate

Depending on the procedure, a certified German translation may be required.

When submitting your request, tell us where the document will be used whenever possible.

Can I translate official documents online in Germany?

Yes. In many cases, the ordering process can be handled completely online.

You normally do not need to find a translation office nearby or personally deliver your documents.

With Kitz Global, the process is simple:

Upload your document → get your price and delivery time → order online → receive your certified translation.

This is particularly useful if you require an uncommon language combination or cannot easily find an appropriately qualified translator in your area.

Do I need the original document for the translation?

For many certified translations, a clear scan or high-quality photograph is sufficient to start the translation process.

The requirements of the receiving institution should be checked separately.

How quickly can official documents be translated in Germany?

Many standard documents can be translated and certified within 24–48 hours, depending on the language combination, length and complexity.

If you have an urgent appointment or application deadline, we can check whether an express service is available.

Your expected delivery time is provided before you place your online order.

Official document translations in all languages

Kitz Global provides certified translations in virtually all major languages.

Translating German documents for use abroad

You may also need a certified translation when a document issued in Germany is intended for use in another country.

Frequently translated German documents include:

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Criminal record certificates
  • School certificates
  • University degrees
  • Employment certificates
  • Court judgments
  • Powers of attorney
  • Company documents
  • Inheritance documents

In these cases, the requirements of the destination country and receiving authority are particularly important.

Tell us where your translation will be submitted so that the intended use can be taken into account.

Do I need an apostille for a foreign document in Germany?

A certified translation and an apostille serve different purposes.

A certified translation confirms the translated content of a document.

An apostille is a separate form of authentication used for certain documents in international procedures.

Whether an apostille or legalisation is required depends on factors including:

  • Type of document
  • Country of issue
  • Intended use
  • Receiving authority
  • Applicable international agreements

Not every foreign document submitted in Germany requires an apostille.

If an apostille is attached to the document and forms part of the material being submitted, it may also need to be included in the translation.

Where to translate official documents in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or Frankfurt?

You do not necessarily need a translator physically located in your city.

Our online certified translation service is available to customers throughout Germany, including:

Berlin – Munich – Hamburg – Frankfurt – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Stuttgart – Leipzig – Dresden – Hanover – Nuremberg – Bremen and throughout Germany.

Your document can be submitted electronically, allowing the appropriate translator to be selected according to your language combination and requirements rather than simply physical proximity.

Why Kitz Global for official document translations in Germany?

  • Specialized in certified translations since 2005
  • More than 20 years of experience
  • Appropriately qualified sworn and authorised translators
  • Virtually all languages available
  • ISO-certified quality management
  • Extensive experience with official documents
  • Certified translations for German and international use
  • Convenient online ordering
  • Instant price and delivery time for suitable documents
  • Many standard documents within 24–48 hours
  • Express options for urgent translations
  • No personal visit normally required
  • A scan or high-quality photograph is usually sufficient to start
  • Certified paper translations available by post
  • Secure and confidential document handling
  • Personal customer service

Get your official documents translated in Germany

If you are wondering where to translate official documents in Germany, Kitz Global makes the process fast and convenient.

You normally do not need to find a translation agency nearby, arrange an appointment or personally deliver your documents.

Upload your document and order your certified translation by an appropriately qualified sworn or authorised translator online.

UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENT – GET AN INSTANT PRICE – ORDER ONLINE

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