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Apostille for Germany | Document Legalization

Germany is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

Germany joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the requirement for legalizing documents for foreign countries on 13 February 1966. Thus, document apostille for Germany from the MEA is mandatory to legalize the use of your documents in Germany. Apostille for Germany is usually required for personal documents such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, educational certificates and commercial documents.

In a nutshell, Indian citizens traveling to Germany should get an apostille stamp on their document to authenticate their document in Germany.

What is Apostille?

Apostille means the legalization of a document to use in a foreign country. The document can be a birth certificate, degree certificate, PCC, or marriage certificate. An apostille stamp on the certificate indicates that  the certificate is genuine and all the details provided are accurate. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs does the final attestation and places a sticker and stamp on the document. 

Apostille as a system of legalization came into effect as a result of Hague Convention on Apostille. Until then consular/embassy attestation was mandatory process to legalize documents in a foreign country. Hague apostille convention eased the process of legalization.

Why does a person need documents apostille for Germany?

There are many reasons that the person should get the documents to apostille for Germany. Some of them are:

  • To legalize a standard/simple certificate
  • To get a visa(work, study, PR, Business, or any other) to a specified country
  • Compulsory for the countries that are the member of Hague nations
  • To use in a foreign country
  • To make the verification process faster in a foreign country
  • No need for Embassy Attestation

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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Types of Documents that Require Apostille for Germany

There are three types of documents that mostly require apostille for Germany. These are:

  1. Personal Documents
  2. Educational Documents
  3. Commercial Documents

Documents Required to Apply PCC Apostille for Germany

The person should have all the below-mentioned documents to get the apostille done. The list of documents for the PCC apostille for Germany is as follows:

  • Original PCC certificate
  • Photocopy of the passport(only the front and last page of the passport)
  • Photocopy of the Aadhar Card
  • License Photocopy

Documents Needed for the Single Status Apostille for Germany

Given below are the documents required to get the Single Status certificate apostille for Germany:

The Procedure to Get an Apostille for Germany

 The procedure to get an apostille for Germany in India from the MEA involves multiple steps of verification and attestation.  The steps that are followed for the documents apostille are as follows:

  • Notary Attestation:

    This is the step where the documents are shown to the notary. All the documents that are apostille are analyzed and checked with supporting as well as original documents. When all the details that are provided to the notary are found correct then the notary attests to the document with a stamp and signature. 

  • SDM/State Attestation:

    Moving ahead, the documents can be shown to the Sub Divisional Magistrate or the State for attestation. The working of both the authorities is exactly the same. At first, they will check the information that is provided by the person. Then, when all the details are found correct, they will be attested with a stamp on the document. 

But, one difference affects the complete attestation process time duration. The state attestation gets completed in three to four weeks. Whereas, the SDM attestation takes only three to five days. So, in order to save time, SDM attestation is a better option. However, if any country has asked for the state attestation, then the person should get the state attestation done irrespective of the time duration. 

  • Ministry of External Affairs:

    The third step and final step for the countries that are members of the Hague Nation is getting documents attested from the MEA. The documents are cautiously checked while taking care of every small detail. The Ministry of External Affairs will place an apostille sticker and a stamp when the verification is done. The sticker is placed at the backside of the document. This sticker has a unique number on it that the foreign country can use for verification. 

  • Embassy Attestation:

    Here all the countries that are not a member of Hague Nation or the countries that have demanded Embassy attestation submit the documents and also the specified fees. The Embassy will verify the document and when the documents are found authentic then it will attest the certificate. 

Expense of Document Apostille for Germany

The expenses that a person has to pay for the certificate apostille for Germany depend on many aspects. The first one is the number of documents that the person wants to get apostilled. Moreover, the type of documents also makes the expenses different. Lastly, the fees that are paid by the authorities and also, the charges of the apostille service provider. So, contact a genuine apostille service provider to know the exact expenses for the marriage certificate apostille for Germany. 

Can a person get the birth certificate apostille for Germany in 10 days?

In most cases, a person can easily get the birth certificate apostille for Germany done in 7-10 days. However, in case of any uncertainty or rush at the authorities if there are more documents or anything else then, the time duration may extend to a few more days. 

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Marriage certificate apostille for Germany

Since the Indians traveling to Germany on dependent visas of spouses are increasing, marriage certificate apostille for Germany is in high demand. You should keep in mind below things before applying for a marriage certificate apostille for Germany:

  • Make sure you have an original marriage certificate issued by the registrar of marriages.
  • Make sure the certificate contains all the necessary details such as names, date and place of marriage and are correct. 

Steps involved in obtaining a marriage certificate apostille for Germany

  • Submit the original marriage certificate to the state home department. 
  • The department verifies the authenticity of the certificate and affixes an attestation seal.
  • Submit to the MEA through your apostille service provider.
  • MEA verifies and affixes an apostille stamp on your marriage certificate for Germany.
  • Collect your marriage certificate with an apostille from your apostille service provider.

The time taken for state attestation of your marriage certificate for Germany varies from state to state.

Are you looking for a marriage certificate apostille? Fill the Apostille Application Form to talk to our marriage certificate apostille expert. 

Some German authorities may require you to translate your marriage certificate into German Language by a certified translator. Fill the translation order to talk to our executive about your marriage certificate translation pricing and timeline. 

 

The process of attestation for countries that are not members of the Hague Nations

The process of attestation is not the same for the member and the non-member countries of the Hague Nation. For the member countries the steps of attestation are:

On the other side, the attestation process for the non-member countries of the Hague Nations. The steps that are followed are:

So, there is an extra fourth step that is done for non-member countries.

Is Germany a part of the Hague Nations?

There are around 117 countries that are now a member of the Hague Nation. Germany joined the Hague Apostille convention in 1966. Hence, there is no need of Embassy attestation for Germany unless specified. 

An Apostille contains following details in it:

  • Name of country from which the document was issued.
  • Name of the Person to whom document is issued.
  • Name of person signing the document.
  • Designation of the singed person.
  • Place of certification date of certification.
  • Number of certificate.
  • Seal or stamp of authority issuing certificate.
  • Signature of authority issuing certificate.

Since India and Germany are Hague nations, you need to get ready with the MEA apostille on your personal, educational and professional certificates. Prepare early with the apostille application to avoid last minute rush.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Germany is a Hague Apostille Convention Country.  Hence, an Indian citizen traveling to Germany need to get an apostille stamp on their documents to legalize them.

To get Marriage certificate apostille for You need the following documents: 

  • Original Marriage certificate issued by the registrar of the marriages or a competent local authority. 
  • Photocopies of both spouses ID cards.
  • Address proof.
  • Based on the German authorities requirements you may need to translate your marriage certificate into English or German.

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Apostille and Attestation are similar words. But Apostille will be given from the Ministry of External Affairs in India. Attestation has a broader meaning. Attestation from MEA is called Apostille. Attestation can be given by State Government or Embassy.

For Educational documents attestation from state government is called HRD attestation.

For Non Educational documents such as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Affidavits state attestation is called home department attestation.

Attestation for any documents from Indian Embassy is called Embassy Attestation.

Read here for further details on how to get apostille.

Ministry of External Affairs Attestation ( Apostille ) can be done in 2 ways.

  1. State Authentication / Attestation,
  2. Sub Divisional Magistrate ( SDM ) Attestation / Authentication.

State Attestation Process takes longer time compared to SDM attestation. It’s better to do SDM Apostille since it is fast.

If you are travelling to Italy or Austria, then state attestation is required. For all the other Hague nations SDM Apostille is enough, legal, valid and accepted.

Procedure to get Apostille on your Documents:

  • Register for Apostille
  • Submit the documents with us.
  • Pay for the Apostille
  • Receive documents after Apostille to your Address.

No. Since Germany is a member of of Hague Apostille convention an apostille is sufficient to prove that your documents are authentic and original.

Degree certificate apostille for Germany is needed if you are submitting a degree certificate issued by an Indian university to any authority in Germany. SAS apostille will help you with the entire verification, attestation until getting an apostille. You can apply for your degree certificate apostille by visiting the secure apostille services office. Alternatively by filling the application form, our executive will arrange for a pick up of your document once receive confirmation.

Since India and Germany are Hague apostille countries, an apostille is mandatory while submitting your Indian issued birth certificate in Germany. You can get a birth certificate apostille for Germany by applying through the website of Secure Apostille Services.  We will carry out the entire verification process and attestations such as notary, SDM, and MEA. Finally, we will get an apostille stamp on your birth certificate.

Marriage certificate apostille for Germany is mandatory to visit Germany as a dependent spouse. Secure Apostille Services can do apostille for marriage certificate issued anywhere in India. You can visit a branch of secure apostille services and submit your marriage certificate to our office.  We will get a notary, SDM, MEA, and apostille attestation.