Certification of German public documents for use abroad (Hague Apostille Convention).
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Original document · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Determine the responsible authority
Depending on the type of document, the Regional Court, the District Government, or the Federal Office of Administration.
Submit the certificate
The original document or a certified copy of the document to be apostilled.
Obtain an Apostille
To be affixed to the certificate as a stamp or attachment.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People who need to present German documents (birth certificates, diplomas, certificates of good conduct, etc.) abroad.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 97.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
The Apostille is valid for countries that are parties to the Hague Convention; for other countries, legalization through the respective embassy is required.