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Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

Authentication of documents and certificates issued abroad

Do you have a certificate or document from abroad? Find out what you need to know about authentication here.

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Detailed description

The transcripts / copies of foreign documents can only be authenticated to a very limited extent. The documents must be in German - in the form of certified translations. The certificate of origin must be provided with an apostille or legalization.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The certificate of origin has been certified for use in Germany (apostille or legalization) and translated into German by a recognized translator.

Documents required

  • Original documents and, if necessary, photocopies.

Please note

Please inform yourself in advance by phone!

Deadlines

No

Procedure

Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.

Processing time

Depending on the number of notifications.

Fees

20 EUR - 50 EUR (with increased effort) per page.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card

Legal basis

Section 33 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)

Address and contact information

Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

You can use this service at any Hamburg Service Residents' Affairs location, regardless of where you live in Hamburg.

Wenn Sie einen Personalausweis, Reisepass oder Kinderreisepass beantragen möchten, können Sie zur Erfassung der notwendigen biometrischen Daten (Foto, Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke) ein vorhandenes Selbsterfassungsterminal (Speed Capture Terminal) nutzen. Das Mitbringen eines Fotos entfällt in diesem Fall. Die Nutzung kostet 6 Euro. Eine Sachbearbeitung ist im Anschluss aufzusuchen, Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen.

The Finkenwerder customer center is on the first floor. In addition to the existing stairs, you can also reach this via an elevator. To get to the first floor via elevator, please call the customer center staff on 040/42854-5333. You will then be welcomed and escorted upstairs.


If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).


Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.


Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.


There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.


Use costs 6 euros.


Please speak to the clerk afterwards.



The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.

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Keywords: Certification of foreign documents for use in Germany

Last updated: 07.09.2025