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Authentication of signatures

Do you need your signature certified for an official authority? Here's how to get it certified.

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Detailed description

The certification of a signature is only possible for submission to an authority. A personal interview is required for this! Official notarizations are not possible for private documents that are to be used privately. Signature authentication for other purposes or public authentication (§ 129 BGB), as well as signatures without associated text can be requested from a notary.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The signature is certified if the document is to be submitted to an authority or other body due to a legal provision.

Documents required

  • ID card or passport
  • Document on which the signature is to be authenticated.

Please note

A certification is based on the certificate or document and is not personal, which is why a non-affected person can apply for it without a power of attorney. Certifications in the area of private law (e.g. certification of travel authorization for minors) may not be carried out in Hamburg Service. Please contact a notary for this.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

Speak to the Hamburg Service in person.

Processing time

Depending on the number of notifications.

Fees

Signature from 5 EUR

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card

Payment information

no cash payment

Legal basis

§34 (1) Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)

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Address and contact information

City Resident Affairs

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

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, visits are only possible by appointment. You can book an appointment online (https://www.ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú/go/17584) or by phone at 040 115.

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.


Danger!


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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Last updated: 07.09.2025