FÜDPort, logistics & foreign trade
For materials-handling and logistics technology (e.g. Jungheinrich) and the Port of Hamburg: technical documentation, customs and export papers, contracts – German ⇄ English and beyond.
Translation Agency Hamburg.
Certified document translations in Hamburg and northern Germany by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in the port and trade, consumer goods, healthcare and science. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
38sworn translators in Hamburg 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 Hamburg for public authorities, professional translation for business.
Looking for a translation agency in Hamburg? Do you need a certified translation into German, English, French or another language? Would you like a legal, medical or technical text translated? Our Hamburg office works with 38 local translators and interpreters, available whenever you need them. You can also book the Hamburg translation service for cost-effective express translations.
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.
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Hamburg as a business location
Professional translation Hamburg: law, technology & medicine.
Port metropolis, trading hub and centre of science – Hamburg's industries generate very different translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Consumer goods & cosmetics
Around brands such as Beiersdorf: packaging and regulatory copy, safety data sheets and multilingual marketing for international markets.
Metals, raw materials & industry
For copper and metal processing (e.g. Aurubis): technical standards, safety and conformity documents – terminology-checked.
Health & hospitals
For hospital operators such as Asklepios: clinical documents, findings and patient information – expert and confidential.
Retail, optics & wine
For retailers such as Fielmann and Hawesko: product, catalogue and marketing copy that also works in the target culture.
Science & public administration
For the University of Hamburg and Hamburg's public offices: dissertations, journal articles and certified translations of certificates, records and register extracts.
Languages
Translators in Hamburg 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 Hamburg is for English, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Persian and Arabic.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Hamburg is responsible for what?
Hamburg is a city-state; responsibilities lie with the state authorities. 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 Hamburg | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Hamburg 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 | Ministry of the Interior and Sport – Immigration Office, Hamburg | 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 Hamburg Sievekingplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the note. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (district office) in Hamburg | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Ministry of Schools and Vocational Training (BSB) – Hamburg certificate-recognition office | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the competent authority. |
| Recognition of foreign professional & university qualifications | Authority responsible for the profession in Hamburg (e.g. BSB, chamber, university) | 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 / Naturalisation Office, Hamburg | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order & addresses
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. Issuing it stays with the authority, not with FÜD.
Addresses: civil-status & administrative documents → Ministry of the Interior and Sport, Immigration Office, Hammer Str. 30–34, 22041 Hamburg; court & notarial documents → Hamburg Regional Court, Sievekingplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg. Source: hamburg.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Hamburg – 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
Hamburg & the north
Hamburg and our translators.
As a port and trading metropolis, Hamburg has always been international: foreign trade brings English-, Danish-, Polish- and Russian-language documents every day, alongside large Turkish, Persian and Arabic communities that generate demand for certified translations of certificates and records.
As a centre of science with the University of Hamburg 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 Hamburg
How we work for Hamburg.
Translation agency HamburgSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: hamburg@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: hamburg@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Hamburg 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; otherwise our Hamburg translation service works entirely location-independently.
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
Do you offer certified translations in Hamburg?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Hamburg, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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.
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Where to go next: services, fields, languages and nearby cities.
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Becoming a translator in Hamburg?
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 Hamburg and the north will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Hamburg
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Hamburg offers well-established options:
- Hamburg Adult Education Centre (VHS) – a wide range of foreign languages and German as a foreign language, incl. telc and other exams.
- Goethe-Institut Hamburg – 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:
- University of Hamburg – English/American, Romance and Slavic studies in the Faculty of Humanities.
- Kiel University (CAU) – English, Romance and Slavic studies in Schleswig-Holstein.
- University of Bremen – English-Speaking Cultures, French and Hispanic studies.