FÜDAutomotive & suppliers
Around Continental, WABCO, VW Commercial Vehicles and Varta: technical documentation, requirement specifications and patents – German ⇄ English, terminologically consistent.
Translation Agency Hanover.
Certified document translations in Hanover and the region by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in automotive and suppliers, consumer goods, tourism, trade fairs and science. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
36Sworn translators in Hanover 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 translations for public authorities, professional translations for business.
In Hanover, 36 qualified linguists are available for certified documents. Nationwide, a large translator team extends this local expertise to more than 70 languages. Our Hanover translation service can also be booked for cost-effective express translations.
Certified versions are produced by sworn (court-authorised) translators; the certified translation is accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note. 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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Hanover as a business location
Certified translation, law, technology & medicine.
A world-class trade-fair city, an automotive and supplier location, home to tourism and consumer goods – Hanover's industries generate diverse translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Consumer goods & brands
For houses such as Bahlsen, Harry Brot and Pelikan: packaging, regulatory and marketing copy for international markets.
Tourism & travel
Around TUI: travel, catalogue and marketing copy and transcreation – accurate for the target culture.
Trade fairs & industry
For the world-renowned leading trade fairs: product, exhibition and contract documents – on time and in the required languages.
Science & technology
For Leibniz University and research institutes: studies, journal articles and publications – scientifically precise.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified certificates, contracts and records by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Hanover for 70+ languages – in the right variant.
We translate in both directions; every job goes to a native-speaker specialist who gets the right regional variant – for public authorities, a sworn (court-authorised) translator produces the certified version. The strongest demand in Hanover is for English, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Arabic and Italian.
Western Europe
English · French · Spanish · Italian · Portuguese · Dutch
Northern Europe
Danish · Swedish · Norwegian · Finnish
Eastern & South-Eastern Europe
Polish · Russian · Ukrainian · Romanian · Czech · Slovak · Hungarian · Bulgarian · Croatian · Serbian · Slovenian · Albanian · Greek · Estonian · Latvian · Lithuanian
Middle East & Asia
Turkish · Arabic · Persian (Farsi) · Dari · Pashto · Hebrew · Chinese · Japanese · Korean · Thai · Vietnamese
Certification, apostille & competent authorities
Which authority in Hanover is responsible for what?
Good to know – apostille in Hanover
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 type of document. Lower Saxony has had no district governments (Bezirksregierungen) since 2005.
| Matter | Competent authority for Hanover | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Hanover Sworn translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Polizeidirektion Hannover – Dept. 22, Waterloostraße 9, 30169 Hannover (in Lower Saxony the police directorates apostille administrative and civil-status documents) | We tell you whether an apostille is needed and translate the apostille note. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for court & notarial documents | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Hanover, Volgersweg 65, 30175 Hannover | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation incl. note. |
| Civil-status documents (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) Hanover Heiligerstraße 1, 30159 Hannover | We translate the certificate with certification; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Regional State Office for Schools and Education (RLSB) Lower Saxony; higher-education degrees: ZAB (KMK) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the competent authority. |
| Recognition of foreign professional & academic qualifications | Competent chamber / recognition body (e.g. IHK Hannover, Chamber of Skilled Crafts Hannover) | We provide the formally correct translation of diploma, transcript and professional certificate. |
| Police clearance certificate for use abroad | Federal Office of Justice (BfJ), Bonn; apostille on federal documents: Federal Office of Administration Adenauerallee 99–103, 53113 Bonn | Certified translation of the police clearance certificate incl. any apostille note. |
| Residence, naturalisation, immigration office | Citizen services / immigration office of the City / Region of Hanover Hildesheimer Straße 20, 30169 Hannover | Certified translation of the required documents – agree language direction and purpose in advance. |
We tell you in advance which authority is responsible for your document and translate the apostille note along with it – the issuing itself stays with the authority, not with FÜD. Source: pd-h.polizei-nds.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Hanover – 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 free:
- English ⇄ German
- Turkish ⇄ German
- Polish ⇄ German
On the ground
Hanover and our translators.
As a world-class trade-fair city and a location for automotive suppliers, consumer-goods brands and tourism, Hanover has diverse translation needs – from technical documentation and patents through exhibition and marketing material to certified certificates. The international leading trade fairs create constant demand for multilingual, on-time professional translations.
As a centre of science with Leibniz University and international communities, wide-ranging academic and official 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 Hanover
How we work for Hanover.
Translation agency HanoverSubmit originals. Please make an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: hannover@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: hannover@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Hanover 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 sworn translators; they are accepted throughout Germany 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: our translation service reviews length, subject area and language direction and gives you a binding fixed price before you order – certified on request, postage included. Once confirmed, it stands.
- Native-speaker professional translation in the relevant field
- Certification by sworn (court-authorised) 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 Hanover.
Do you offer certified translations in Hanover?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Hanover, sworn translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover?
From business, trade fairs and the resident communities, most volume falls on English, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Arabic and Italian – German is almost always the second language. In total we serve over 70 languages.
Do you translate English documents for Hanover authorities?
Yes. For submission to Hanover offices and courts, sworn 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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Where to go next: services, fields, languages and nearby cities.
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Becoming a translator in Hanover?
The path into the profession is rarely a straight line: what counts is native-level language skill, sound subject expertise 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 Hanover and Lower Saxony will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Hanover
Build and certify language skills
To start out or refresh a working language, Hanover has well-established options:
- Volkshochschule Hannover – foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language, incl. telc examinations.
- Leibniz Language Centre (LSZ), Leibniz University – around 220 language courses per semester and one of Germany's major DSH examination centres.
Study nearby
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in linguistics, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Leibniz University Hannover – English Seminar and Romance Seminar in the Faculty of Humanities.
- University of Göttingen – English, Romance and Slavic studies.
- TU Braunschweig – English linguistics and English studies.