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Around JadeWeserPort – Germany's only deep-water container port – and Imperial Automotive Logistics: freight, customs and export documents as well as contracts – German ⇄ English.
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Translation Agency Wilhelmshaven.
Certified document translations in Wilhelmshaven on the Jade by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in port and logistics, energy and LNG, crane engineering and the fishing industry. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
11sworn translators in Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven for public authorities, professional translation for business.
11 local translators handle certified translations in Wilhelmshaven. For the full language spectrum, our nationwide specialist-language network of more than 70 languages is also available. As a translation office for Wilhelmshaven, we handle your documents certified, native-level and on time.
Certified versions are produced by court-authorised (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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Wilhelmshaven as a business location
Professional translation Wilhelmshaven: law, technology & medicine.
Germany's only deep-water port and a rising energy hub on the Jade – port logistics, LNG and energy, crane engineering and the fishing industry shape translation demand. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Energy & LNG
For the LNG import terminal and the energy sector on the Jade: technical, regulatory and contractual documents – terminology-checked and confidential.
Machinery & crane engineering
Around the Manitowoc Crane Group (Grove): technical documentation, operating and maintenance manuals, and conformity documents for export.
Food & fishing industry
For Greenland Seafood: packaging, regulatory and trade texts for frozen products in international markets.
Health & science
Around Klinikum Wilhelmshaven and Jade University of Applied Sciences: clinical documents and scientific texts – expert and confidential.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified records, contracts and certificates produced by court-authorised (sworn) translators.
Languages
Translators in Wilhelmshaven 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 court-authorised (sworn) translator produces the certified version. The strongest demand in Wilhelmshaven is for English, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Dutch and Romanian.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Wilhelmshaven is responsible for what?
Wilhelmshaven is in Lower Saxony. The regional government authorities (Bezirksregierungen) were abolished here in 2005 – so the apostille is not issued by the city administration but, depending on the type of document, by one of two authorities. FÜD provides the recognition-ready translation; the apostille is always issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD.
| Matter | Responsible authority for Wilhelmshaven | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Wilhelmshaven Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Oldenburg Police Directorate (Polizeidirektion Oldenburg) – in Lower Saxony the police issues the apostille on administrative documents Theodor-Tantzen-Platz 8, 26122 Oldenburg | 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 Oldenburg Elisabethstraße 7, 26135 Oldenburg | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the note. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Wilhelmshaven registry office (Standesamt) Rathausplatz 10, 26382 Wilhelmshaven | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; 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 certificate-recognition office (Osnabrück location) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by that office. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Responsible chamber (Chamber of Industry and Commerce / Chamber of Skilled Crafts) or recognition body | 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, vehicle registration, immigration office | Citizens' services / immigration office or vehicle-registration office of the City of Wilhelmshaven Rathausplatz 10, 26382 Wilhelmshaven | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order & the Lower Saxony specifics
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.
Unlike in many federal states, in Lower Saxony the apostille for civil-status and administrative documents is issued by the Oldenburg Police Directorate (Department 22, Theodor-Tantzen-Platz 8, 26122 Oldenburg); for court and notarial documents by the President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Oldenburg, whose district covers the Wilhelmshaven Local Court (Amtsgericht Wilhelmshaven). Not sure which authority you need? We check your case; the certified translation is produced by our court-authorised (sworn) translators – issuing it stays with the authority, not with FÜD.
24 hexpress
Express translation Wilhelmshaven – 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
- Polish ⇄ German
- Russian ⇄ German
Wilhelmshaven & the Jade
Wilhelmshaven and our translators.
Wilhelmshaven lies on the north-west coast on the Jade Bight and, with around 76,000 inhabitants, is the largest city on Lower Saxony's North Sea coast. With JadeWeserPort, the city has Germany's only deep-water container port; add to that a growing energy hub with the first German LNG import terminal, crane engineering, the fishing industry and the largest base of the German Navy. Port, energy and industry together create high international translation demand, above all German ⇄ English.
Beyond Wilhelmshaven we are active across the whole North Sea coast and the north-west: clients from Oldenburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven use the same digital route; Cuxhaven, Delmenhorst and Osnabrück are also reachable through the same order handling.
On the ground in Wilhelmshaven
How we work for Wilhelmshaven.
Translation agency WilhelmshavenSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: wilhelmshaven@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: wilhelmshaven@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Wilhelmshaven 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 court-authorised (sworn) 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 Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven.
Do you offer certified translations in Wilhelmshaven?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Wilhelmshaven, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note. They are accepted throughout Germany, regardless of the court that granted the authorisation.
Who issues the apostille in Wilhelmshaven?
Not FÜD. In Lower Saxony responsibility is split: for civil-status and administrative documents (e.g. certificates from the Wilhelmshaven registry office) the Oldenburg Police Directorate (Polizeidirektion Oldenburg) issues the apostille; for court and notarial documents the President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Oldenburg, whose district covers the Wilhelmshaven Local Court (Amtsgericht Wilhelmshaven). We tell you whether and where you need an apostille and translate the apostille note along with it.
Do I have to come to Wilhelmshaven to place an order?
Not necessarily. You upload your document online or send it by post; we deliver the finished translation nationwide, digitally and by post. Wilhelmshaven has a local drop-off point for documents – in-person submission is possible by appointment.
Does your service fit Wilhelmshaven's deep-water port profile?
Yes. For port logistics, energy (including LNG) and chemicals, professional translators translate technical, logistical and safety documents to standard into the languages you need.
What does a translation in Wilhelmshaven cost?
The price depends on length, subject area, language direction and deadline – for orientation from €0.89 per standard line, standard certificates usually at a flat rate. After a quick review we quote a binding fixed price incl. certification, PDF in advance and postal dispatch.
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Becoming a translator in Wilhelmshaven?
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 Wilhelmshaven and on the Jade will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Wilhelmshaven
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Wilhelmshaven offers established options:
- Wilhelmshaven Adult Education Centre (VHS) – foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language with placement according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- In addition, private language schools and vetted online courses prepare learners for specific language levels and specialist vocabulary.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & cultural studies
A degree in language or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg – English/American, Dutch and Slavic studies at the Institute of Foreign Language Philologies, around 60 km away.
- University of Bremen – Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies (English studies, French and Hispanic studies).