FÜDAutomotive & mechanical engineering
For houses such as BMW, MAN and Linde: technical documentation, operating manuals, standards and patent documents – German ⇄ English and terminologically consistent across product lines.
Translation Agency Munich.
Certified document translations in Munich and Upper Bavaria by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in automotive and mechanical engineering, insurance and finance, technology, life sciences and media. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
34Sworn translators in Munich 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.
Your certified translation in Munich is handled by 34 locally available specialists. In addition, our nationwide translator network enables work in over 70 languages. Our Munich translation service ranges from a single certificate to multilingual large-scale projects; cost-effective express translations are easy to book.
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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Munich as a business location
Certified translation, law, technology & medicine.
Bavaria's state capital unites global corporations, insurance, semiconductors, life sciences and media – a location with high, demanding translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Insurance & finance
Around Allianz and Munich Re: policies, claims and reporting documents, contracts – confidential and on schedule.
Technology & semiconductors
For Siemens, Infineon and the tech scene: specifications, software and product documentation, patents.
Life sciences & research
For LMU, TU Munich and the Fraunhofer Society: studies, journal articles and publications – scientifically precise.
Media & publishing
Around Bayerischer Rundfunk and Munich publishers: editorial copy, subtitles and transcreation.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified certificates, contracts and records by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Munich 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 Munich is for English, Turkish, Italian, Croatian, Russian and Arabic.
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 Munich documents – before translation.
Good to know – apostille in Munich
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): Government of Upper Bavaria (Regierung von Oberbayern) – Certification office, Maximilianstraße 39, 80538 München.
- Notarial & court documents (contracts, judgments, notarial certifications): President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) Munich I, Prielmayerstraße 7, 80335 München.
We tell you in advance which body is responsible for your document and translate the apostille note along with it. Source: regierung.oberbayern.bayern.de, as at 08/2026.
| Matter | Competent authority for Munich | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Munich Sworn translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Government of Upper Bavaria – Certification office Maximilianstraße 39, 80538 München | We tell you whether an apostille is needed and translate the note. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for court & notarial documents | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) Munich I (Munich city area) Prielmayerstraße 7, 80335 München | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation incl. note. |
| Civil-status documents (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) Munich (Kreisverwaltungsreferat) Ruppertstraße 11, 80337 München | We translate the certificate with certification; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Certificate Recognition Office Bavaria (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by that body. |
| Recognition of foreign professional & academic qualifications | Competent chamber / recognition body (e.g. IHK/HWK; ZAB of the KMK for academic degrees) | 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 | Immigration office Munich (Kreisverwaltungsreferat) Ruppertstraße 19, 80337 München | Certified translation of the required documents – agree language direction and purpose in advance. |
24 hexpress
Express translation Munich – 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
- Italian ⇄ German
On the ground
Munich and our translators.
As the home of global corporations in automotive, insurance, technology and life sciences, Munich has a high need for technical and certified translations – from operating manuals and patents to contracts and certificates. Its strong international orientation demands consistent terminology across many languages, secured through glossaries and translation memories.
As a centre of science with LMU, TU Munich and the Fraunhofer Society, academic demand is added: studies, journal articles and publications. For every task we deploy a specialist in the relevant field – not the nearest generalist.
On the ground in Munich
How we work for Munich.
Translation agency MunichOnline & by post · appointments on request
For Munich 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 by arrangement.
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 Munich.
Do you offer certified translations in Munich?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Munich, sworn translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich?
From business and the resident communities, most volume falls on English, Turkish, Italian, Croatian, Russian and Arabic – German is almost always the second language. In total we serve over 70 languages.
Do you translate English documents for Munich authorities?
Yes. For submission to Munich 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 Munich?
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 Munich will find suitable options locally and in the region.
Learning languages & further training in Munich
Build and certify language skills
To start out or refresh a working language, Munich has well-established options:
- Munich Volkshochschule (MVHS) – over 50 foreign languages, plus German as a foreign language and internationally recognised language examinations at its language centre.
- For professional translator training: the SDI Munich University of Applied Sciences with a Bachelor's in Translation – one of Germany's best-known training institutions for language and translation professions.
Study nearby
Philology, linguistics & cultural studies
A degree in linguistics or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) – English/American, Romance philology and Slavic studies in the Faculty of Languages and Literatures.
- Technical University of Munich (TUM) – language centre with specialised languages for the science and engineering context.