Germany Certificate Attestation
Germany
German certificate attestation follows the Apostille Convention pathway. Documents are authenticated through German authorities and then legalized for UAE use.
Services We Offer for Germany
Geburtsurkunde (Birth Certificate) Apostille
Complete Apostille processing for German birth certificates including Standesamt coordination, Landgericht Apostille, certified translation, and UAE attestation.
Heiratsurkunde (Marriage Certificate) Apostille
Apostille authentication of German marriage certificates from Standesamt records, with certified translation for UAE family visa and residency applications.
University Degree Apostille
Apostille processing for German university Zeugnis and Urkunde documents through the appropriate Bundesland authority for UAE employment and professional licensing.
Handelsregister (Commercial Register) Apostille
Apostille authentication of German commercial register extracts and corporate documents for establishing or expanding business operations in the UAE.
Fuehrungszeugnis (Police Certificate) Apostille
Priority Apostille processing for German police clearance certificates issued by the Bundesamt fuer Justiz, with expedited handling for validity-sensitive UAE applications.
German-English Translation and Apostille Bundle
Combined certified translation by court-sworn translators with full Apostille processing, ensuring German documents meet all language and authentication requirements for UAE use.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- Passport copy
- German Apostille
Special Requirements
- • Germany decentralized Apostille system means each Bundesland designates its own competent authority. Documents must be submitted to the authority for the state where they were issued, not where the applicant currently resides. Incorrect submission results in rejection and delays.
- • German educational documents from private institutions or vocational training centers (Berufsschule, IHK) may require additional verification by the relevant Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) or state education authority (Schulamt) before Apostille processing.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2German Apostille
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3UAE Embassy legalization
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4MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- German Standesamt offices can take 2-6 weeks to issue certified copies, especially for older records that may need to be retrieved from archives. Plan your attestation timeline accordingly and submit requests early.
- Each German Bundesland has different Apostille authorities and processing times. Documents from city-states (Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen) often process faster due to centralized administration.
- For German commercial documents, obtain a recent Handelsregister (commercial register) extract not older than 3 months, as UAE authorities may reject dated company documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany uses a decentralized Apostille system where the issuing authority depends on the document type and the Bundesland (federal state) where it was issued. For civil status documents (Standesamt), the Apostille is typically issued by the Landgericht (regional court) or Bezirksregierung. For federal documents, the Bundesverwaltungsamt may be competent. GreenAttest identifies the correct authority for your specific document and manages the entire submission process.
Yes, German birth certificates issued by the Standesamt (civil registry office) can receive an Apostille from the competent regional authority. The Geburtsurkunde must be a recent certified copy from the Standesamt, as older formats may not be accepted. GreenAttest coordinates with the appropriate Standesamt to obtain fresh certified copies if needed and manages the complete Apostille process.
German university degrees (Zeugnis, Urkunde) require an Apostille from the authority designated by the Bundesland where the university is located. For some states, this is the Bezirksregierung; for others, it may be the Kultusministerium. GreenAttest determines the correct authority and handles the complete Apostille process, including any additional UAE attestation required for your profession.
German Apostille processing times vary by authority and Bundesland, typically ranging from 3-10 business days. Including document preparation, potential Standesamt requests, and UAE-side processing, the complete timeline through GreenAttest is usually 10-18 business days. Our express service can reduce this to 7-12 business days by prioritizing each stage.
Yes, German-language documents must be accompanied by certified translations into English or Arabic for UAE use. In Germany, certified translations must be prepared by a translator sworn in (beeidigt or ermaechtigt) by a German court. GreenAttest provides certified translation services by court-sworn translators, ensuring acceptance by both German Apostille authorities and UAE institutions.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Region
- Europe
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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