Professional Translation Services, Certified Translations
I offer professional translation services to private clients, businesses and law firms.
My range of services include:
- certified translation: birth/marriage certificates, driving licence, diplomas etc.
- legal/business translations: contracts, commercial register extracts etc.
- obtaining an Apostille for your translation from the court
Certified translation German/English
I am a sworn and publicly appointed translator so my certified translations („beglaubigte Übersetzung“) are accepted by German authorities, for example: Standesamt, Rathaus, Bürgerbüro, Ausländerbehörde, Elterngeldstelle, KVR München, Arbeitsamt etc. They are also accepted by foreign authorities.
How to get a certified certificate translation:
- Email with scan
Please email me a good-quality scan or photo: info@uebersetzungen-schnelzer.de - Quote & confirmation
I will reply with a price quote. You confirm by email. - Delivery of translation
I will prepare the translation and send it to you.
You may receive the certified translation by post, by email or both.
Certified translations bear my official seal and signature. In the attestation clause on the translation I certify that the translation is both accurate and complete. It will include my name, title, official capacity and contact details.
1. Certified translation of birth or marriage certificate
As a sworn translator, I offer certified translation of birth or marriage certificates into English or German.
Fee:
The price of a certified translation of most 1-page standard birth or marriage certificates is 50 to 70 euros.
German or foreign authorities may require a certified translation of your or your child’s birth certificate if you for example:
- marry;
- apply for parental benefits;
- apply for a passport or ID card;
- apply for naturalization.
German or foreign authorities may require a certified translation of your marriage certificate if you for example:
- want to register your marriage in another country;
- want to remarry;
- want your marriage entered on your child’s birth certificate;
- want to apply for a change of citizenship.
2. Certified translation of other documents and certificates
Other documents that may require certified translation include:
- divorce decrees
- driving licenses
- ID documents
- registration certificates
- residence permits
- transcripts and diplomas
Fee:
The translation fee depends on the text, length, formatting, number of stamps etc. Please find a price list here. I can give you the exact price for your document when I have seen it.
Government authorities, courts, insurance companies, employers or banks, for example, may ask you to submit a certified translation.
Confidentiality and guidelines
I treat all documents strictly confidentially.
I prepare certified translations in accordance with all applicable rules and guidelines.