FÜDEnergy & mobility
Around the Aral headquarters and the mobility sector: technical, regulatory and contract documents – German ⇄ English and beyond.
Translation Agency Bochum.
Certified document translations in Bochum and the central Ruhr region by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in energy and mobility, IT security, real estate and industry. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
22sworn translators in Bochum 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 Bochum for public authorities, professional translation for business.
22 translators in and around Bochum handle your documents on site. For 70+ languages, we also draw on our nationwide language specialists. Certified versions for public offices and courts are part of that, as are express deadlines. Whether as a translation agency or a translation service for Bochum, we handle your documents certified, in native quality and on time.
Certified versions are produced by sworn translators; they are accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note. For every language and subject we assign the right specialist, and urgent jobs run on an express basis after a brief feasibility check.
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Bochum as a business location
Professional translation Bochum: law, technology & medicine.
Transformed from mining into a hub for energy, IT security and services – Bochum's industries demand precise professional translation. We assign the right specialist to every job.
IT security & software
For companies such as G DATA: software, product and security documentation, and localisation.
Real estate & services
Around Vonovia: property, contract and reporting documents – confidential and delivered to deadline.
Industry & suppliers
For companies such as Johnson Controls and thyssenkrupp: technical standards and conformity documents.
Science & research
For Ruhr University and other higher-education institutions: studies, journal articles and publications – scientifically precise.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified records, contracts and certificates produced by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Bochum for 70+ languages – in the right variant.
We translate 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 Bochum is for English, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Arabic and Greek.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Bochum is responsible for what?
Bochum lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Arnsberg government district. Who is responsible for certification and apostille depends on the type of document. FÜD provides the recognition-ready translation – the apostille is always issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD.
| Matter | Responsible authority for Bochum | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Bochum Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Arnsberg District Government (Bezirksregierung Arnsberg) – Division 21 (for documents issued by towns/municipalities in the Arnsberg district) | We tell you whether an apostille is required and translate the apostille note along with it. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for court & notarial documents | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Bochum Josef-Neuberger-Str. 1, 44787 Bochum | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the note. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) in Bochum | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | The NRW certificate-recognition office (District Government) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the competent authority. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Responsible chamber / recognition body (e.g. IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet, Chamber of Skilled Crafts) | We provide the formally correct translation of your diploma, transcript and professional certificate. |
| Police clearance certificate for use abroad | Federal Office of Justice (BfJ), Bonn Adenauerallee 99–103, 53113 Bonn | Certified translation of the police clearance certificate, incl. any apostille note. |
| Residence, naturalisation, vehicle registration, immigration office | Citizens' services / Immigration Office of the City of Bochum | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order of the apostille
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.
Not sure whether and where you need an apostille? We review your case and name the responsible authority – issuing it stays with the authority, not with FÜD. Source: bra.nrw.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Bochum – 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
- Polish ⇄ German
On the ground
Bochum and our translators.
As a city in structural transition – from mining to energy (the Aral headquarters), IT security (G DATA) and services (Vonovia) – Bochum has a broad translation need: from technical and software documentation through contract and reporting papers to certified certificates and records.
As a centre of science with Ruhr University and international communities, academic and administrative demand is added: studies, journal articles, certificates and records. For every task we deploy a specialist in the relevant field – not the nearest generalist.
On the ground in Bochum
How we work for Bochum.
Translation agency BochumDigital & by post · by appointment
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: bochum@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: bochum@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
For Bochum we work entirely online and by post: upload or send your document, and we deliver the finished version – sealed, in the case of certified translations – nationwide. In-person appointments at our locations are possible by arrangement.
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
What does a translation in Bochum cost?
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 Bochum.
Do you offer certified translations in Bochum?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Bochum, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Bochum 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 Bochum 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 Bochum?
Do you translate English documents for Bochum authorities?
Yes. For submission to Bochum offices and courts, sworn translators produce a certified English–German translation; conversely, we translate German documents for the English-speaking world. Whether an apostille from the president of the Regional Court is additionally required is something we clarify in advance.
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Where to go next: services, fields, languages and nearby cities.
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Becoming a translator in Bochum?
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 Bochum and the Ruhr region will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Bochum
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Bochum offers well-established options:
- Bochum Adult Education Centre (VHS) – foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language from a broad semester programme.
- Private language schools and institutes offer intensive and conversation courses; recognised certificates (e.g. telc or Goethe-Institut) evidence the level reached, from A2 to C2.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in language, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Ruhr University Bochum – Romance and Slavic philology as well as English/American studies at the English Seminar.
- TU Dortmund – B.A. and M.A. in Applied Linguistics, within the University Alliance Ruhr.
- University of Duisburg-Essen – Anglophone Studies and Romance studies (Essen campus).