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Apply for an Apostille in Garding

In Garding we expect about approx. 1 weeks processing time for Apply for an Apostille – responsible: Bundesverwaltungsamt Garding.

Last reviewed: August 02, 2026Verified sources:Bundesverwaltungsamt Garding

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Original document · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Costs

    100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos

Processing time

approx. 1 weeks in Garding

In Garding we expect around approx. 1 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.

Official: max. approx. 3 weeks

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Determine the responsible authority

    Depending on the type of document, the Regional Court, the District Government, or the Federal Office of Administration.

  2. 2

    Submit the certificate

    The original document or a certified copy of the document to be apostilled.

  3. 3

    Obtain an Apostille

    To be affixed to the certificate as a stamp or attachment.

Required documents

  • Original documentMandatory
  • Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

People who need to present German documents (birth certificates, diplomas, certificates of good conduct, etc.) abroad.

Income limit

Success rate

approx. 97.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The wrong authority was contacted (varies depending on the type of document)
  • The original was not submitted; a certified copy was submitted instead

Common reasons for rejection

  • The destination country is not a party to the Hague Convention (legalization is required instead of an apostille)

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Apostille or legalization—what's the difference?

The Apostille is valid for countries that are parties to the Hague Convention; for other countries, legalization through the respective embassy is required.

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