Apostille for German Diplomas & Educational Certificates

Need an apostille for your German diploma or educational 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 German educational documents commonly required?

An apostille is commonly required when German educational documents must be presented to foreign authorities or institutions.

Studying abroad
Applying to an employer abroad
Professional recognition procedures
Emigration
Visa and residence procedures
Proof of professional qualification

What is important for this document?

Different educational documents may require different authorities.

School certificates, vocational training certificates and university diplomas may be processed by different German authorities depending on the document type. We determine the correct authority during order processing.

An apostille does not confirm the content of your qualification.

An apostille confirms the authenticity of the public document or certification — not the academic or professional recognition of your qualification abroad.

Recognition of your qualification is a separate procedure.

An apostille does not replace the recognition of a professional or academic qualification. Whether additional recognition is required depends on the destination country or employer.

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 diploma or educational certificate cost?

Our service for obtaining an apostille for one German diploma or educational certificate costs €95, including the official fee. Return shipping is charged separately.

Do I need to send the original document?

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

How long does the apostille process take?

After we receive your document, 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 I send several educational certificates together?

Yes. You may send several educational documents together. Since each document requires its own apostille process, the fixed price applies per document. Multiple documents are therefore not included in a single order and are processed separately.

Does an apostille replace the recognition of my qualification?

No. An apostille confirms the authenticity of the document. Recognition of educational qualifications is a separate procedure decided by the foreign institution or authority.

Is pre-certification (Vorbeglaubigung) required for certificates or diplomas?

Often, yes. School certificates and university diplomas typically need to be pre-certified by the issuing school, university, or the relevant school supervisory authority before an apostille can be issued. We arrange this step for you as a separate service for €95.

Do I also need a translation?

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

Which educational certificates can be apostilled?

This depends on the specific document. Please describe your document as precisely as possible when placing your order. We review the order based on the information you provide.

What if I no longer have the original document?

In many cases, we can obtain a new copy of your document from the issuing institution. This service is available as a separate order (145 €) and is not included in the fixed price of the apostille.

For which countries is an apostille 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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