Get an apostille Germany

When U.S. Documents Are Needed in Germany

U.S. documents are required in Germany for various purposes, such as entering the Schengen area without a visa for short stays, applying for a long-term national visa, applying for a residence permit, registering for marriage, enrolling children in school, or engaging in activities like studying, working, or investing in Germany.

For long-term stays and official processes, documents like your U.S. passport, educational degrees, diplomas, transcripts, birth certificates, marriage certificates, corporate documents, notarial documents, affidavits, social security letters, passports, and background checks may require apostille authentication before they are accepted by German authorities.

For Short-Term Stays (Up to 90 Days):

• Passport: A valid U.S. passport is required for entry into the Schengen area.
• Purpose of Trip: You may need to provide proof of the purpose of your trip.
• Financial Means: Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay is often required.
• Health Insurance: Proof of health insurance for the Schengen area is necessary.
• ETIAS (Upcoming Requirement): Starting in 2025, U.S. nationals will need to register for ETIAS before entering Germany and other Schengen countries.

For Long-Term Stays & Official Processes:

• National Visa: For stays longer than 90 days, a national visa (D visa) is necessary.
• Residence Permit: Documents are needed when applying for a residence permit to live, study, or work in Germany.
• Educational and Work Purposes: Educational degrees, licenses, and reference certificates often require apostille authentication.
• Family Matters: Marriage certificates and other personal documents are needed for procedures like registering a marriage.
• Investing and Property: Documents related to investing or transferring property ownership also require authentication.

Get an Apostille for Germany

At Apostille Corp, we handle the entire process of preparing your U.S. documents for use in Germany. Our team manages every step from start to finish, so you do not have to deal with multiple offices or confusing requirements.

Here is how our process works:

• Document Review: You send us your original or certified copy of the document. We check that it meets all requirements for authentication.
• Submission to the Correct Authority: We determine whether your document must be processed at the state or federal level and submit it to the proper office, such as the Secretary of State or a U.S. federal agency.
• Apostille Issuance: Once the apostille is attached, we return the completed document to you, ready for official use in Germany.

The German Missions in the United States cannot issue apostilles. Only U.S. authorities are authorized to do so, and we work directly with them to make the process accurate and efficient.

U.S. Documents We Apostille

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Naturalization Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Divorce Decrees
• Diplomas and Transcripts
• FBI Reports
• Social Security Cards
• Police Reports
• Name Change Documents
• Corporate and Business Documents
• Contracts
• Notarial Documents
• Affidavits
• Passports
• Powers of Attorney

Why Choose Apostille Corp?

At Apostille Corp, we handle the full process of obtaining apostilles for U.S. documents intended for use in Germany. Our team understands Germany’s specific document requirements and manages each step carefully so that your records are correctly authenticated and accepted abroad.

We recognize how important timing can be when dealing with international paperwork. Our process is efficient, so we can return your completed apostilled documents promptly. Our customer support team assists you throughout the process, answering questions and keeping you informed at every stage.

We process documents from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Our pricing is transparent and straightforward. This way, you always know the total cost before starting, with no hidden fees or unexpected charges.

If you have any inquiries about getting an apostille for Germany, feel free to contact us today.