Apostille for your German Birth Certificate

Need an apostille for your German Birth Certificate? Start your order online, send your document by post and we will take care of the complete apostille process.

Which German document needs an apostille?

When is an apostille for a German Birth Certificate commonly required?

A German Birth Certificate is often needed for private, family or administrative procedures abroad.

Marriage abroad
Citizenship or nationality procedures
Moving abroad
Family reunification
Registration of a child or civil status abroad
Administrative procedures outside Germany

What is important for this document?

The required form of Birth Certificate depends on the purpose.

Not every version of a Birth Certificate is equally suitable for every foreign procedure. Depending on the destination country and the intended use, a recently issued, officially issued or special version may be required.

Multilingual certificates must be reviewed separately.

For multilingual Birth Certificates, requirements may differ depending on the country and procedure. Some authorities accept certain multilingual forms without an apostille, while others still require an apostille or additional documents. We review the order based on the information you provide.

Older certificates can be problematic.

If a Birth Certificate is very old or no longer meets the requirements of the foreign authority, a duplicate of the document may be required. Obtaining a duplicate is not included in the fixed price of the apostille, but can be ordered as a separate service (€145).

Fixed Price.

One fixed price for the apostille.

Apostille-Abwicklung

95

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You need an apostille. We take care of the rest.

Included

  • Review of your document
  • Complete handling of the apostille
  • Identification of the competent authority
  • Official fee

Not Included

  • Return shipping (charged at the postal carrier rate).
  • Required pre-certification, if applicable (separate service: €95).

Additional Services

Additional steps may be required depending on the document. We can take care of these for you as separate services.

Pre-Certification

For certain documents, pre-certification (Vorbeglaubigung) by the competent authority or institution is required before the apostille can be issued. This particularly applies to Certificates of Conduct, school and university certificates, diplomas and certain medical documents; in individual cases, civil-status documents may also require an additional preliminary step. We take care of this for you.

€95

New Document

We obtain a new copy of your German document for you, if the original has been lost or is no longer available.

€145

Complete Service

New document and subsequent apostille, from a single source.

€240

How the Apostille Process Works

1

Start your order online.

Fill out the short online form.

2

Send us your document by post.

Send us the original of the document that needs the apostille.

3

We handle the apostille process.

We identify the correct German authority and take care of the apostille procedure for your document.

4

Receive your apostilled document back.

Your document is returned securely after the apostille process has been completed.

Why Apostille Expert

You do not need to research the procedure yourself or find the responsible authority. We take care of that for you.

Two Decades of Experience

For over 20 years, Danylo Ikhilchyk has been assisting clients with German documents intended for use abroad. We know the practical requirements of the German apostille process.

We identify the authority that authenticates your document

Different German documents are processed by different authorities. We identify the authority responsible for authenticating your specific document and take care of the procedure.

Serving Clients Across Germany

No matter where your German document was issued, we handle apostille requests throughout Germany.

Direct Contact

If you have questions about your order, you communicate directly with our team.

You receive your document with the apostille, without handling the bureaucracy yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the apostille service for a Birth Certificate cost?

Our service for obtaining an apostille for one German Birth Certificate costs €95, including the official fee. Return shipping is charged separately.

Do I need to send the original Birth Certificate?

Yes, we need the original document. You start your order online and then receive the information needed to send your Birth Certificate by post.

How long does the apostille process for a Birth Certificate take?

After we receive your Birth Certificate, we begin processing it on the same business day. The responsible authority usually completes the apostille within two to four weeks. In individual cases, it may take longer.

Can a multilingual Birth Certificate also receive an apostille?

That depends on the purpose and the destination country. Select Birth Certificate in the order form and briefly describe where the document will be used. We will review the order based on your information.

Do I also need a translation?

That depends on the destination country and the authority where you will submit the Birth Certificate. Certified translations are not included in the fixed price.

What if my Birth Certificate is old?

Older Birth Certificates are not always accepted. If a duplicate is required, we will let you know during order processing. Obtaining a duplicate is available as a separate service for €145.

Is pre-certification required for the Birth Certificate?

In many cases, a German civil-status document can be apostilled directly. Depending on the federal state, the document form, or whether the competent authority has the relevant signature specimen on file, an additional intermediate step may be required. If pre-certification is needed, we arrange this separate service for €95.

For which countries is an apostille on a Birth Certificate needed?

An apostille is used for countries that recognise the Hague Apostille Convention. Whether additional requirements apply depends on the destination country and the specific procedure.

How can I provide the original document?

You can deliver the original personally to one of our offices, send it to us by post or DHL, or request courier collection. The original document is generally required for the apostille.

What happens after I place my order?

After starting your order online, you will receive the information needed to send your document by post.

Start Your Order

You start your order online. Then you send your document by post. We handle the apostille process.

  • Fixed price
  • Germany-wide service
  • 20 years of experience by Danylo Ikhilchyk
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