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Germany
Non-HagueLegalization Process
ApostilleAuthorized Translation
Germany is a member of the Hague Convention and accepts apostille for document legalization. For German documents to be used abroad, they typically need to be legalized with an apostille from the appropriate German authority.
Requirements
Original documents required
Processing time
3-5 business days
Document types
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Diploma
- Commercial Documents
Apostille
In Germany, apostilles are issued by various authorities depending on the type of document. For example, court documents are apostilled by the court administration, while civil status documents are handled by local registry offices.
Authorized Translation
Many countries require that German documents be translated by an authorized translator. We can assist with authorized translations that are accepted worldwide.