In-person drop-off
At our Bonn office.
German apostilles · nationwide by post
Get an Apostille for Your German Documents
Send us a request. For the apostille we later need the original and a signed Vollmacht.
For German civil-status records, police clearance certificates, diplomas, powers of attorney, register extracts and other documents intended for use abroad.
- Fixed price
- Germany-wide service
- 20+ years of experience
Which German documents can be apostilled?
Fixed Price for Your Apostille
One fixed price for apostille handling.
Included
- Document review
- Full apostille handling
- Finding the right authority
- Official fee
Not included
- Return shipping (extra from 4,15 €)
- Pre-certification, where required (separate service: 95 €)
If an apostille is not possible
If our review already shows that an apostille is not possible, we do not charge for handling or the official fee. If the competent authority refuses the application only after it has been filed, we charge 45 € including VAT per document for document review and application preparation, plus any official fees that were actually incurred and cannot be refunded.
Return shipping of the original is still charged at the method you choose. In-person collection has no return-shipping cost.
Additional Services
Depending on the document, additional steps may be required.
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Pre-certification
When the authority requires pre-certification before the apostille — e.g. police clearance certificate, school and university documents.
95 €
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New document
A new copy if the original is missing or unusable.
145 €
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Complete service
New document and apostille together.
240 €
How it works
- 01
Send a request
Fill out the short online form.
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We get back to you
We review the request and contact you about next steps.
- 03
Sign the Vollmacht and send the original
Once we take on the work, you sign the Vollmacht and send us the original. The Vollmacht does not need to be notarised.
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We return your document
After completion and full payment, you receive your apostilled document by the agreed return method.
Secure Delivery
You have several options for sending us your document — securely and with full tracking.
Registered mail
Send your document by registered mail (Einschreiben) to our Bonn office.
DHL Express
Send your document by DHL Express, with standard liability coverage up to 500 €.
Courier pickup
A courier can collect your document at your home or workplace, on request.
Why Clients Choose Apostille Expert
You don't need to research the procedure yourself or find the right authority. We take care of that for you.
20+ years of experience
For over 20 years, Danylo Ikhilchyk has helped people and businesses with German documents for use abroad. We know how the German apostille process works in practice.
We find the right authority
Different German documents are handled by different authorities. We identify who issues the apostille for your specific document and handle the process.
Germany-wide service
No matter where your German document was issued, we handle apostille requests throughout Germany.
Direct contact — no hotline
If you have questions, you speak with our team — not a call centre.
Why the original comes to us
The apostille is attached to the original public document. That is why you send us the original together with the signed Vollmacht. We file both with the relevant German authority.
You get your document back with the apostille, without dealing with the bureaucracy yourself.
Which German document needs an apostille?
Select your document to learn more about the apostille process and send a request.
Birth Certificate Often needed for marriage abroad, citizenship applications and immigration. Learn More Marriage Certificate Often needed for recognition of a marriage, a change of name or family reunification abroad. Learn More Police Clearance Certificate Often needed for visas, jobs abroad and immigration (Führungszeugnis). Learn More Diplomas & Educational Certificates School, vocational and university certificates for study or work abroad. Learn More Commercial Register Extract For international business and company records. Learn More Notarial Power of Attorney For using a German power of attorney abroad. Learn More Court Documents Judgments, orders and other court documents. Learn More Another German Document? Describe your document in the request form. We'll check whether an apostille can be issued for it. Send a request
Not sure which document needs an apostille?
Choose the situation that fits yours. We'll show you which German document is usually required.
Getting married abroad
Usually required:
Working abroad
Usually required:
Studying abroad
Usually required:
Moving abroad
Often required depending on the country:
Business matters abroad
Usually required:
Court proceedings abroad
Usually required:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the apostille service cost?
Fixed price 95 € including official fee and VAT. Return shipping extra from 4,15 €.
How long does the apostille process take?
Once we have the original document and the signed Vollmacht, we begin handling. The authority usually completes the apostille within two to four weeks. In some cases, it may take longer. We cannot influence how long the authority takes.
How do I send you the original document?
You can drop the original off in person at our Bonn office, send it by post or DHL, or arrange courier collection on request. We need the original document and the signed Vollmacht for the apostille.
Will I need to provide additional documents?
Yes. We need the original document and a signed Vollmacht. You receive the form once we take on the work. The Vollmacht does not need to be notarised.
Can every German document receive an apostille?
Most German public documents can receive an apostille. If you are unsure about your document, choose “Another German Document” in the request form and describe it briefly. We will review it when we look at your request.
Which countries accept an apostille?
An apostille is used in countries that recognise the Hague Apostille Convention.
Is return shipping included in the price?
No. Return shipping is charged separately. Any other exclusions are listed under “Not included” above.
Do I pay in advance?
There is no upfront payment. We send the invoice after the work is done. We return or hand over the apostilled document after full payment.
What is pre-certification (Vorbeglaubigung)?
For certain documents, the apostille authority can only issue the apostille after pre-certification by another authority or institution. This is mandatory for German police clearance certificates (Führungszeugnis) and is then part of the total. It is often required for school, university and certain medical documents. Whether it applies depends on the document, the issuing institution and the federal state. Where it is not already in the total, we provide this as a separate service for 95 €.
What happens after I send a request?
After you send a request, we review it and get back to you. You receive the Vollmacht and the instructions for sending the original once we take on the work. We begin handling once we have both the original document and the signed Vollmacht.
Send a request
Fill in the form. We review the request and get back to you. For the apostille we then need the original and a signed Vollmacht.
- Fixed price
- Germany-wide service
- 20+ years of experience — Danylo Ikhilchyk