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Apostille for German Court Documents

Send a request. For the apostille we later need the original and a signed Vollmacht — we handle the apostille with the German authorities.

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Which German document needs an apostille?

What is an apostille for German court documents?

An apostille confirms the authenticity of a German court document for use in countries that recognise the Hague Apostille Convention. It does not replace recognition of the contents by the foreign authority or a translation. We need the original and a signed Vollmacht. Send a request first; you sign the form and send the original once we take on the work.

When is an apostille for court documents commonly required?

Court papers are often needed abroad when a German case has to be shown or continued.

Recognition or enforcement abroad

Family or custody proceedings outside Germany

Proof of a German judgment or order

Official procedures that require a court decision

Cross-border disputes

Filing with foreign courts, notaries or authorities

What You Should Know About This Document

The type of document matters

Judgments, orders, minutes or certified copies can fall under different offices and requirements. Describe the document as precisely as possible in the request. We review your request based on what you tell us.

We do not obtain new court papers

Our service is the apostille process for a German court document you already have. We do not apply to the court for a new copy.

A pre-certification is often required

Depending on the court, the federal state and the form of the document, a pre-certification may be needed before the apostille. If it is required, we handle it as a separate service for 95 €.

Fixed Price for Your Apostille

One fixed price for apostille handling.

Apostille service

95 €

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Full price list

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

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.

How it works

  1. 01

    Send a request

    Fill out the short online form.

  2. 02

    We get back to you

    We review the request and contact you about next steps.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    We return your document

    After completion and full payment, you receive your apostilled document by the agreed return method.

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.

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Contact

0228 38 758 758 kontakt@apostille-expert.de Impressum (German legal notice)

You get your document back with the apostille, without dealing with the bureaucracy yourself.

Related Documents

These documents are often needed in the same context.

Commercial Register ExtractFor international business and company records.Notarial Power of AttorneyFor using a German power of attorney abroad.Police Clearance CertificateOften needed for visas, jobs abroad and immigration (Führungszeugnis).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the apostille service for a court document cost?

Fixed price 95 € including official fee and VAT. Return shipping extra from 4,15 €.

Do I need to send the original?

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 court document 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.

Which court documents can be apostilled?

That depends on the specific document. Typical examples are judgments, orders and certified copies. Describe your document as precisely as possible in the request. We review your request based on what you tell us.

Can you obtain a new copy from the court?

No. We apostille a German court document you already have. We do not apply to the court for a new copy.

Is a pre-certification required for court documents?

Often yes. Depending on the court, the federal state and the form of the document, a pre-certification may be needed before the apostille. We organise that step 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. Translations are not included in the fixed price.

Which countries require an apostille on court documents?

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.

Request an apostille for Court Documents

Send a request. We review it and get back to you. For the apostille we then need the original and a signed Vollmacht.

Request an apostille for Court Documents
  • Fixed price
  • Germany-wide service
  • 20+ years of experience — Danylo Ikhilchyk
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