FÜDAutomotive & logistics
For Porsche, BMW and the DHL hub: technical documentation, operating manuals and customs and freight papers – German ⇄ English and beyond.
Translation Agency Leipzig.
Certified document translations in Leipzig and central Germany by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in automotive and logistics, IT, energy trading and science. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
32Sworn translators in Leipzig 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.
For your certified translation in Leipzig, 32 professional translators are available locally. In addition, our nationwide network covers more than 70 languages. For certified documents, sworn (court-authorised) translators are on hand; our Leipzig translation service can also be booked for cost-effective express translations.
Certified versions are produced by sworn (court-authorised) translators; they are 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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Leipzig as a business location
Certified translation, law, technology & medicine.
An automotive and logistics hub, an IT location and a trading centre – Leipzig's industries generate very different translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
IT & digital
Around IT houses such as Comparex, Softline AG and Momox: software, product and contract documentation, localisation.
Energy & trading
For the European Energy Exchange (EEX): reporting, contract and regulatory documents – confidential and on schedule.
Science & culture
For Leipzig University and research institutes: studies, journal articles and publications – scientifically precise.
Media & trade fairs
Around the Book Fair and the media sector: editorial copy, marketing and transcreation.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified certificates, contracts and records by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Leipzig 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 Leipzig is for English, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Turkish and Polish.
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
An apostille for your Leipzig documents – before translation.
Good to know – apostille in Leipzig
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): Saxony State Directorate (Landesdirektion Sachsen) – Leipzig office, Braustraße 2, 04107 Leipzig.
- Notarial & court documents (contracts, judgments, notarial certifications): President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Leipzig, Harkortstraße 9, 04107 Leipzig.
We tell you in advance which body is responsible for your document and translate the apostille note along with it. Source: lds.sachsen.de, as at 08/2026.
Certification, apostille & competent authorities
Which authority in Leipzig is responsible for what?
Leipzig lies in Saxony (the independent city of Leipzig). Which authority is responsible for certification and apostille depends on the type of document. FÜD provides the recognisable translation by sworn translators – the apostille is always issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD.
| Matter | Competent authority for Leipzig | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Leipzig Sworn translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Saxony State Directorate (Landesdirektion Sachsen) (for documents issued in Saxony) Altchemnitzer Straße 41, 09120 Chemnitz | 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 Leipzig Harkortstraße 9, 04107 Leipzig | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation incl. note. |
| Civil-status documents (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) Leipzig | We translate the certificate with certification; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | State Office for Schools and Education (LaSuB), Saxony | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by that body. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Competent chamber (IHK zu Leipzig) or recognition body | We provide the formally correct translation of 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 | Citizens' office / immigration office of the City of Leipzig | Certified translation of the required documents – agree 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.
Not sure whether and where you need an apostille? We review your case and name the competent authority; the certified translation is handled by our sworn translators – the issuing itself stays with the authority, not with FÜD.
24 hexpress
Express translation Leipzig – 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
- Russian ⇄ German
- Arabic ⇄ German
On the ground
Leipzig and our translators.
As an automotive and logistics hub with Porsche, BMW and a DHL air-freight cross, Leipzig has a high need for technical and certified translations – from operating manuals and freight papers to contracts and certificates. As an IT and trading location with the EEX energy exchange, business-related and regulatory texts are added.
As a city of science and trade fairs with Leipzig 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 Leipzig
How we work for Leipzig.
Translation agency LeipzigSubmit originals. Please make an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: leipzig@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: leipzig@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Leipzig 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 Leipzig.
Do you offer certified translations in Leipzig?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Leipzig, sworn translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig?
From business and the resident communities, most volume falls on English, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Turkish and Polish – German is almost always the second language. In total we serve over 70 languages.
Do you translate English documents for Leipzig authorities?
Yes. For submission to Leipzig 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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Becoming a translator in Leipzig?
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 Leipzig and central Germany will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Leipzig
Build and certify language skills
To start out or refresh a working language, Leipzig has well-established options:
- Volkshochschule Leipzig – foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language, incl. telc examinations.
- Herder Institute, Leipzig University – the oldest and largest institute for German as a foreign language, with its own BA/MA programmes.
Study nearby
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in linguistics, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Leipzig University – IALT – Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology: BA Translation and MA in Translatology and Conference Interpreting, in a Leipzig tradition of over 60 years.
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg – English, Romance and Slavic/speech studies.
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena – English/American, Romance and Slavic studies.