Translations, apostille and interpreters in Cologne
Do you live or work in Cologne and need a document recognised abroad – or a foreign certificate for a German authority? ABC Translation handles the whole process: certified translation, apostille, legalization and, if needed, obtaining the documents. For on-site appointments, we arrange interpreters in Cologne and throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
Services for Cologne
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Certified Translation in Cologne
Accepted by authorities, courts and universities
In Germany, a certified translation is prepared by a court-authorised (sworn) translator and bears a certification statement, signature and seal.
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Apostille in Cologne
For all member states of the Hague Convention
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.
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Document Legalization in Cologne
Pre-authentication, embassy and consulate
Many countries – including numerous states in the Middle East, Africa and Asia – do not accept apostilles.
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Document Retrieval in Cologne
Documents from Germany and abroad
Do you need a birth certificate from your home country, an up-to-date register extract or a copy of a judgment – but have no time or no way to visit the authority yourself? We obtain certificates and register extracts from German and foreign authorities, with your power of attorney where legally permitted, and can handle translation and apostille straight away.
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Interpreter in Cologne
Registry office, notary, court and business
At a wedding ceremony, notary appointment, court hearing, meeting with authorities or business negotiation, every word counts.
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 Cologne.
Also nearby
We also serve clients around Cologne, for example in Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth and Pulheim.
More cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
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.
Request a free quote
Prices depend on the document, language and destination country. Briefly describe what you need – we'll get back to you with an individual quote as soon as possible.