Official translation for Germany
A translation by a translator sworn in before a German regional court.
What it is calledCertified translation (beglaubigte Übersetzung)
Who can sign it
A translator publicly appointed, sworn or authorised (beeidigt, ermächtigt or öffentlich bestellt) by a German regional court. The official register is at justiz-dolmetscher.de.
What it must contain
The translation ends with the translator’s certification of accuracy and completeness, with stamp, signature, place and date.
Who asks for it
Registry offices (Standesamt), immigration offices (Ausländerbehörde), courts, universities and recognition bodies for foreign qualifications.
Apostille and legalisation
Germany is a member of the Apostille Convention; several EU public documents are exempt from apostille under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191.
Order a translation for Germany
These guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.
Other countries
United States
A complete English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
Read the guide →United Kingdom
A translation confirmed in writing by the translator or translation company as true and accurate.
Read the guide →Spain
A translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read the guide →France
A translation by a translator registered as an expert with a French Court of Appeal.
Read the guide →Italy
A translation sworn by the translator before an Italian court clerk, justice of the peace or notary.
Read the guide →Portugal
A translation certified before a Portuguese notary, lawyer or solicitor, or by a consulate.
Read the guide →Canada
A translation by a certified member of a provincial translators’ association, or one backed by an affidavit.
Read the guide →Australia
A translation by a translator credentialed by NAATI, the Australian accreditation authority.
Read the guide →Mexico
A Spanish translation by an expert translator authorised by a Mexican state or federal court.
Read the guide →Brazil
A Portuguese translation by a public translator registered with a Brazilian state board of trade.
Read the guide →United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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