You can apply for certification of public deeds or documents for use abroad online, in writing or in person.
The procedure is two-stage. First, you submit the application, then you submit your public deed or your original document (alternatively a certified copy). Pay attention to the place of issue of your respective certificates or your documents. The responsibility depends on the place of issue (within Hesse, the regional councils in Darmstadt, Gießen or Kassel). Pre-certification is required for any deed or document, please check with the issuing authority.
If you want to apply for certification online:
- You can access the application via the online portal of the respective regional council.
- Now enter the required data here and submit your certificates or documents for an initial check here.
- After submitting your application, you will receive an application ID, which you will need for identification.
- Once the application has been submitted, you must submit your original certificates or documents (alternatively a certified copy) to the respective regional council.
- This can be done in writing or in person by prior appointment.
If you want to apply for certification in writing:
- Please use the online portal for this purpose.
- Alternatively, please create a cover letter with the minimum details of the destination country and your contact details.
- Attach the deeds or documents here.
If you want to apply for certification in person:
- For this purpose, we ask you to make an appointment in advance, preferably by telephone.
- You will then bring your certificates or original documents (alternatively a certified copy) with you to the personal interview.
- Now the certificates or documents as well as the application for completeness are checked and then processed.
In the event of a positive outcome of the examination, you will receive a message (in person, by telephone, by e-mail) about the possibilities of payment and receipt of the respective processed certificates or documents.
In the event of a negative outcome of the examination, you will receive a message (in person, by telephone, by e-mail) about the reasons for rejection and your certificates or documents.
