Certified translation for Germany
Sworn translation for official use in Germany, ordered online.
Get your priceWhat is usually expected
Germany usually asks for a sworn translation for official use.
Who may produce it
A sworn translation is made by a translator who is sworn in or appointed by a German court (beeidigter Übersetzer). Their translations are recognised across all federal states.
Documents that often need a translation
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Divorce papers
- Police and criminal record certificates
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Passports and ID documents
- Powers of attorney
- Company documents and contracts
How to order in three steps
- Open the calculator with Germany already selected, then choose your languages and delivery speed.
- Upload a clear scan or photo of the document and add your details.
- Place the order. We send the invoice afterwards and start once it is paid.
The receiving authority decides what it accepts. Check its current requirements before you order, and pick Germany as the country of use so the certification options match.
Need it notarised or apostilled too?
We can also notarise documents and arrange an apostille for use in Germany. Book a notary meeting online.
Questions
A translation made by a translator who is sworn in or appointed by a German court (beeidigter Übersetzer).
Translations by a court-appointed sworn translator are recognised across all federal states. The receiving office still decides what it accepts.
Yes. Choose the languages and Germany as the country of use in the calculator. The certification options shown match that country.
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Last reviewed: 12 November 2026