Apostille in Aachen
Registry office, immigration office, university or employer: if you need an apostille in Aachen, you've come to the right place. We serve clients throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
An apostille certifies the authenticity of a public document for use in another state party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention – including Turkey, the USA, the UK and nearly all EU states. Which authority is competent depends on the type of document and the federal state. We identify the right office, submit your documents and collect them for you.
For all member states of the Hague Convention
What we take care of
- Check whether an apostille is actually required
- Identifying the competent authority (regional court, local court, state authority, Federal Office of Justice, etc.)
- Submission and collection on your behalf
- Apostilles on German documents and translations
- Combined with certified translation
Typical documents
- Civil status certificates
- Notarial deeds and powers of attorney
- Court judgments and decisions
- School and university certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Commercial register extracts
No appointment, no waiting room
For translations, apostilles and legalizations you don't need to appear in person. Send us your documents digitally or by post, we take care of the rest and send the finished documents to you in Aachen.
Also nearby
We also serve clients around Aachen, for example in Würselen, Stolberg, Herzogenrath and Eschweiler.
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How your order works
Send your request
Send us a scan or clear photo of your documents – via the form or by email.
Get your quote
You receive a transparent fixed-price quote with a delivery date, free and without obligation.
We handle everything
Translation, certification, apostille or legalization: we coordinate every step.
Delivery
Your documents arrive by post, registered mail or courier – with an advance PDF on request.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to visit an authority in Aachen for the apostille?
No. Send us your originals by registered mail or courier – we submit them to the competent authority and return the apostilled documents to you in Aachen.
What is an apostille?
A standardised certificate of authenticity under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. It allows a German public document to be recognised in all contracting states without further legalization.
Do I need an apostille for EU countries?
Often not: under EU Regulation 2016/1191, many civil status and other public documents are exempt from the apostille requirement within the EU. We are happy to check what applies in your case.
Who issues apostilles in Germany?
It depends on the document: for example regional or local courts for notarial and court documents, designated state authorities for administrative documents, and the Federal Office of Justice for documents issued by federal authorities. We take care of this for you.
Can a translation be apostilled?
Yes – depending on the destination country's requirements, the original, the translation or both are apostilled. We clarify the correct order in advance.
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