What does the apostille service for a Police Clearance Certificate cost?
Total 190 €: apostille 95 € plus mandatory pre-certification 95 €. Return shipping extra from 4,15 €.
Do I need to send the original Police Clearance Certificate?
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.
How long does the apostille process for a Police Clearance Certificate 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.
Can you also obtain the Police Clearance Certificate for me?
Yes, on request. If you do not have a current Police Clearance Certificate, we can take care of applying for it as a separate service. The cost is determined individually on request. This service is not included in the fixed price of the apostille.
How recent does my Police Clearance Certificate need to be?
That depends on the foreign authority and the specific procedure. Some procedures require a recently issued Police Clearance Certificate. We can check whether your information indicates special requirements, but we cannot guarantee the decision of the foreign authority.
Do I also need a translation?
That depends on the destination country and the authority where you will submit the Police Clearance Certificate. Certified translations are not included in the fixed price.
Is an apostille enough for the Police Clearance Certificate to be accepted abroad?
The apostille confirms the authenticity of the German public document for use in apostille countries. Whether the foreign authority additionally requires a translation, a certain document age or further documents depends on the specific procedure.
Is pre-certification (Vorbeglaubigung) required for the Police Clearance Certificate?
Yes. Before an apostille can be issued, the Police Clearance Certificate must first be pre-certified by the Federal Office of Justice (Bundesamt für Justiz). That pre-certification is mandatory and is part of the total (apostille 95 € plus pre-certification 95 €).
Which countries require an apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate?
An apostille is used in countries that recognise the Hague Apostille Convention. Whether additional requirements apply depends on the destination country and the specific procedure.
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.
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.
