FÜDGovernment, ministries & diplomacy
As the capital, home to federal authorities, embassies and international organisations: certified certificates, legal and administrative texts – German ⇄ English and in many other languages.
Translation Agency Berlin.
Certified document translations in Berlin and the capital region by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in public administration and diplomacy, tech and startups, science, media and healthcare. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
60sworn translators in Berlin for certified documents
50+industries – professional translation & interpreting
60 minfixed-price quote – depending on review effort
ISO 17100certified project management with a quality guarantee
In brief
Certified translation in Berlin for public authorities, professional translation for business.
Looking for a translation agency in Berlin? Do you need a certified translation into German, English, French or another language? Would you like a legal, medical or technical text translated? Our Berlin office works with 60 sworn translators and interpreters locally, available whenever you need them. You can also book the Berlin translation service for cost-effective express translations.
Certified versions are produced by sworn translators (in some federal states also called beeidigte translators); they are accepted throughout Germany. For every language and subject we assign the right specialist; urgent jobs run on an express basis after a brief feasibility check.
Reviewed by subject specialists · FÜD editorial team · continuously updated
Berlin as a business location
Professional translation Berlin: law, technology & medicine.
Capital city, seat of government, start-up stronghold and centre of science – Berlin's industries generate very different translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Tech, startups & e-commerce
For the start-up metropolis and companies such as Zalando: website and app localisation, contracts, pitch and marketing copy, transcreation.
Science & universities
For Humboldt University, Freie Universität, TU Berlin and research institutes: dissertations, journal articles and publications – scientifically precise.
Mobility & industry
For companies such as Siemens and Deutsche Bahn: technical documentation, standards and safety documents – terminology-checked.
Media & publishing
Around companies such as Axel Springer: editorial copy, marketing and transcreation that also work in the target culture.
Health & social services
For hospitals and the German Red Cross: clinical findings, patient and social-services documents – expert and strictly confidential.
Languages
Translators in Berlin for 70+ languages – in the right variant.
Our translation service works in both directions; every job goes to a native-speaker specialist who gets the regional variant right – for public authorities, a sworn translator produces the certified version. The strongest demand in Berlin is for English, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Polish and French.
Certification & apostille
An apostille for your Berlin documents – before translation.
Good to know – apostille in Berlin
If the receiving body requires an apostille, it belongs before the translation: it is affixed to the original document first, and we then translate the document including the apostille note – so the certified translation remains fully usable in the destination country.
The apostille is issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD – which one depends on the document:
- Civil-status & administrative documents (birth, marriage, registration): State Office for Civic and Regulatory Affairs (LABO), Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin.
- Notarial & court documents (contracts, judgments, notarial certifications): President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Berlin, Tegeler Weg 17–21, 10589 Berlin.
We tell you in advance which body is responsible for your document and translate the apostille note along with it. Source: service.berlin.de, as at 08/2026.
Responsibilities in Berlin
Which authority in Berlin is responsible for what?
Berlin is a city-state: registry offices and citizens' offices are organised by district, while certification with an apostille lies with the relevant state authority. FÜD does not issue apostilles – we tell you in advance which body is responsible and deliver the certified translation including the apostille note.
| Matter | Responsible authority in Berlin | What FÜD handles |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation (certificates, records, contracts) | Fachübersetzungsdienst Berlin Court-authorised translators, appointed by a court – accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note | We produce the translation with a certification note and seal. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents (birth, marriage, registration) | State Office for Civic and Regulatory Affairs (LABO), Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin | We advise on the order of steps and translate incl. the apostille note – the apostille is issued by LABO, not by FÜD. |
| Apostille for notarial & court documents (contracts, judgments, notarial certifications) | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Berlin, Tegeler Weg 17–21, 10589 Berlin | We clarify that the apostille belongs before the translation and translate the note along with it. |
| Issuing a civil-status certificate / certified copy | Registry office of the relevant district (Berlin is organised by district) | We translate the issued certificate as a certified translation for use in Germany or abroad. |
| Registration certificate / certified transcript | Citizens' office of the relevant district | We translate the document for submission abroad. |
| Recognition of foreign school & university certificates | Senate Department for Education (school certificates) or certificate evaluation by the ZAB (university degrees) | We provide the certified translation for the recognition procedure. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Authority responsible for the profession – e.g. a chamber, or LAGeSo Berlin for health professions | We translate diplomas and evidence as certified translations. |
| Police clearance certificate for use abroad | Federal Office of Justice (BfJ); the apostille is issued by the competent federal body Adenauerallee 99–103, 53113 Bonn | We translate the police clearance certificate as a certified translation. |
Information without guarantee; acceptance is decided by the receiving body in each case. Source apostille Berlin: service.berlin.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Berlin – when it has to be fast.
We handle urgent jobs on an express basis – after a brief feasibility check we confirm a binding deadline and fixed price. For the most requested combinations we agree the delivery date with you beforehand so the right specialist is available:
- English ⇄ German
- Turkish ⇄ German
- Russian ⇄ German
On the ground
Berlin and our translators.
As the capital and seat of the federal government, ministries, embassies and international organisations, Berlin has a particularly high demand for certified and official translations – from certificates for authorities to start-up contracts. Its diplomatic, multilingual character calls for a broad range of languages, from the major world languages to rarer ones for recognition and administrative procedures.
As a centre of science with Humboldt University, Freie Universität, TU Berlin and numerous institutes, academic demand is added: dissertations, journal articles and publications. For every task we deploy a specialist in the relevant field – not the nearest generalist.
On the ground in Berlin
How we work for Berlin.
Translation agency BerlinSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: berlin@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: berlin@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Berlin run entirely online: upload your document or send it by post, and we deliver the finished version – sealed, in the case of certified translations – nationwide by post. In-person submission is possible by appointment.
Accepted across Germany
Certified translations are produced by court-authorised translators; they are accepted nationwide with the translator's certification note – regardless of which court granted the authorisation. For use abroad, we also translate the apostille note.
Quote & price
Pricing: individually calculated, bindingly confirmed.
No subscription, no hidden items: we review length, subject area and language direction and give you a binding fixed price before you order – certified by our sworn translators on request, postage included. Once confirmed, it stands.
- Native-speaker professional translation in the relevant field
- Certification by sworn translators – on request
- PDF in advance & sealed original by post
- Nationwide delivery · free correction in the event of a formal objection
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about certified translations in Berlin.
Do you offer certified translations in Berlin?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Berlin, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Berlin to place an order?
No. For most jobs an upload or postal delivery is enough; we deliver the finished translation nationwide, digitally and by post. In-person submission is only needed by appointment.
Is a scan enough, or do you need the original?
For most certified translations a clearly legible scan or a photo of every page is enough. Only certain bodies require the original or a certified copy; we clarify in advance whether that applies to you.
What does a certified translation in Berlin cost?
The price depends on length, subject area, language direction and deadline. After a quick review we quote a binding fixed price; standard certificates usually at a flat rate.
Which languages are most in demand in Berlin?
Do you translate English documents for Berlin authorities?
Yes. For submission to Berlin offices and courts, court-authorised translators produce a certified English–German translation; conversely, we translate German documents for the English-speaking world. We clarify in advance whether an apostille from the Regional Court president is also required.
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Career & training
Becoming a translator in Berlin?
The path into the profession is rarely a straight line: what counts is native-level language skill, solid subject knowledge in a field such as law, medicine or technology – and, for certified translations, court authorisation from a Regional Court under state law. Anyone wanting to lay the foundations in Berlin and the Brandenburg region will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Berlin
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Berlin offers well-established options:
- Berlin Adult Education Centres – comprehensive foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language across all twelve districts, incl. telc exams.
- Goethe-Institut Berlin – German as a foreign language at all levels, including exam preparation.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in language, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Humboldt University of Berlin – English/American, Romance and Slavic studies in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities.
- Freie Universität Berlin – English, Romance and Eastern European philologies.
- University of Potsdam – English, Romance and Slavic studies in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.