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Translation Agency Frankfurt.
Certified document translations in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in banking and finance, auditing, pharma, logistics and trade fairs. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
34sworn translators in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt for public authorities, professional translation for business.
Looking for a translation agency in Frankfurt? Do you need a certified translation into German, English, French or another language? Would you like a legal, medical or technical text translated? Our Frankfurt office works with 34 local translators and interpreters, available whenever you need them. For certified documents, sworn (court-authorised) translators are on hand; you can also book our Frankfurt translation service for cost-effective express translations.
Certified versions are produced by court-authorised translators; they are accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note – regardless of which court granted the authorisation. For every language and subject we assign the right specialist; urgent jobs run on an express basis after a brief feasibility check.
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Frankfurt as a business location
Professional translation Frankfurt: law, technology & medicine.
Financial hub, trade-fair location and international transport junction – Frankfurt's industries demand reliable, confidential translations in many languages. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Auditing & consulting
Around KPMG and PwC: audit reports, contracts and compliance documents – terminologically precise.
Pharma & chemicals
For the chemicals and pharma region (e.g. Sanofi/Höchst Industrial Park): regulatory texts, studies and safety documents – standards-compliant.
Mobility & logistics
For DB Netz and the aviation hub: technical documentation, freight and customs papers, contracts.
Trade fairs & consumer goods
Around the trade-fair scene and companies such as the Radeberger Group: catalogue, product and marketing copy for international markets.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified certificates, contracts and records by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt is for English, Turkish, Arabic, Italian, Croatian and Spanish.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Frankfurt is responsible for what?
Frankfurt am Main is in Hesse, Darmstadt administrative district. Who is responsible for certification and apostille depends on the type of document. FÜD provides the recognition-ready translation by sworn translators – the apostille is always issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD.
| Matter | Responsible authority for Frankfurt | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Frankfurt Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany, regardless of the court of authorisation. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Darmstadt Regional Council (Regierungspräsidium) (apostille office for all of Hesse) Luisenplatz 2, 64283 Darmstadt | 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 Frankfurt am Main Gerichtsstraße 2, 60313 Frankfurt am Main | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the note. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office Frankfurt am Main | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Relevant State School Authority or Darmstadt Regional Council | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the competent authority. |
| Recognition of foreign professional & university qualifications | In Hesse, e.g. Darmstadt Regional Council or the relevant chamber | 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, immigration office | Immigration Authority / Naturalisation Authority of the City of Frankfurt am Main | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order of steps for 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.
Unsure whether and where you need an apostille? We review your case and tell you the responsible authority; the certified translation is produced by our sworn translators – issuing the apostille stays with the authority, not with FÜD. Source: rp-darmstadt.hessen.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Frankfurt – 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
- Arabic ⇄ German
On the ground
Frankfurt and our translators.
As a financial hub with the European Central Bank, leading banks and the stock exchange, Frankfurt has a high demand for confidential, deadline-critical translations – from annual reports and reporting documents through contracts to certified documents. As an international banking and trade-fair location with Germany's largest airport, the city requires a broad range of languages.
As a location with a highly international population and the Rhine-Main economy, diverse administrative and recognition needs are added: certificates, records and contracts. For every task we deploy a specialist in the relevant field – not the nearest generalist.
On the ground in Frankfurt
How we work for Frankfurt.
Translation agency FrankfurtDigital & by post · appointments by arrangement
For Frankfurt 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 offices 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
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 Frankfurt.
Do you offer certified translations in Frankfurt?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Frankfurt, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?
Do you translate English documents for Frankfurt authorities?
Yes. For submission to Frankfurt 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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Becoming a translator in Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Frankfurt
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Frankfurt offers well-established options:
- Frankfurt Adult Education Centre (vhs) – around 30 foreign languages across CEFR levels A1 to C2, plus German as a foreign language and internationally recognised exams (telc, Cambridge).
- Local private language schools, such as Sprachschule Aktiv Frankfurt, with courses in numerous foreign languages.
Study within reach
Philology & translation studies
A degree in linguistics or translation studies prepares you for the profession:
- Goethe University Frankfurt – English/American and Romance studies in the Modern Languages faculty, plus the Institute for Empirical Linguistics.
- FTSK Germersheim (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) – Bachelor and Master in Translation at one of the world's largest schools for translation and interpreting, within reach of the Rhine-Main area.