Certified Marriage Certificate Translation in Germany

What are Certified Translations?

A certified translation is a document translation accompanied by a formal statement from the translator or translation company attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. This certification usually includes the credentials of the translator, their signature, and the date, sometimes with a seal or stamp.

In Germany, a certified or sworn translation is one that has been done by a sworn translator who is authorised by German courts to provide legally binding translations. This certification confirms that the translation is accurate and complete, ensuring it is acceptable for legal and administrative use. 

Why You Might Need a Translated Marriage Certificate in Germany

1. Residency and Citizenship Application: When applying for residency or citizenship in Germany, foreign nationals usually need to provide official documents, such as marriage certificates, from their home country. If these documents are not in German, a certified translation is necessary to meet the application requirements.
    
2. Legal Proceedings: For legal matters like inheritance, divorce, or name-changing processes, a translated marriage certificate will be required to verify marital status and identity according to German law.
    
3. Name Changes: If you're planning to change your name post-marriage, authorities will require a certified translation of your marriage certificate.
    
4. Visa Applications for Spouses: If you are sponsoring a visa for your spouse or registering your spouse's visa status, German authorities will need a certified translation of your marriage certificate to authenticate the union.
    
5. Employment and Health Insurance: Certain employment and health insurance applications might request proof of marital status, for which a translated marriage certificate could be necessary if the original is in another language.

How to Order A Marriage Certificate Translation from Translayte

The process of getting your marriage certificate translated and certified is really simple. Here’s how to get it done:

1. Visit the Translayte website. 
    
2. Click on “Order Certified Translation”.
    
3. Select “Certified Translation”, and select the target and source language and your preferred turnover time. 
    
4. Upload the document you want to translate. Ensure the file has been named correctly. 
    
5. Select either the Standard, Specialist or Professional sworn translation services, based on your needs and budget.
    
6. Place your order and wait for your marriage certificate translation.  Your translation will be delivered to you either by email or by post on or before the stipulated time.