Apply for an Apostille in Werdau
Apply for an Apostille in Werdau is handled by Bundesverwaltungsamt Werdau; in the region it currently takes about approx. 1 weeks.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Original document · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks in Werdau
If you apply for Apply for an Apostille in Werdau, expect about approx. 1 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 weeks
How to proceed
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Determine the responsible authority
Depending on the type of document, the Regional Court, the District Government, or the Federal Office of Administration.
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Submit the certificate
The original document or a certified copy of the document to be apostilled.
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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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