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Frequently asked questions

Matter in questionCan I have my document certified elsewhere or is it preferable to have it certified by a German diplomatic mission? (Embassy, Consulate General and Honorary Consuls)
Naturalisation applications (certification of copies)
Notary public
Application for certificate of non-impediment to marriage (Ehefähigkeitszeugnis)
To be certified by German diplomatic mission
Affidavit of civil statusTo be certified by German diplomatic mission
Renouncement of inheritanceNotary public + apostille from the FCDO
Police clearance certificate application
Notary public
City/ town council*
Police station*
*Some UK authorities may not do certifications of this kind
Declaration of approval (certification of signature)Notary public + apostille from the FCDO
Commercial register mattersNotary public + apostille from the FCDO
For certification by German diplomatic mission, please do not book an appointment in the first instance, but contact the mission beforehand to have your documents checked
Certifications of photocopiesNotary public + apostille from the FCDO
Certificate of existence
Please check the following site regarding alternative authorities for the certification of life certificates: Pensions and life certificates
Submission of documents for name declarations, birth and marriage registrationsTo be certified by German diplomatic mission
Set-up of a blocked accountSome blocked account providers do not require certification
Closure of blocked account
To be certified by German diplomatic mission
Please send an email outlining your case, together with a scan of the photo page of your passport.
Power of attorney (certification of signature)
Notary public + apostille from the FCDO
For certification by German diplomatic mission, please do not book an appointment in the first instance, but contact the mission beforehand to have your documents checked.
Declaration of consent for passport or visa application (certification of signature)Notary public

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