We arrange an apostille for a German criminal record certificate — quickly, without travel or unnecessary bureaucracy.
You only need to send us the original document and sign a power of attorney. We will request the certificate from the Ministry of Justice, obtain the apostille and send the completed documents to your address — anywhere in the world.
Obtaining a Führungszeugnis
- No personal presence in Germany required
- Preparation of the required documents for obtaining the certificate
- Submission of the application for the certificate
- Obtaining the completed document
- Sending the completed document by post or courier
Apostille for a Criminal Record Certificate
- Obtaining an apostille for a Führungszeugnis
- Certification of the certificate, if required
- Obtaining a stamp and signature for an “electronic certificate”
- Sending the completed document by post
- No personal presence in Germany required
Additional Options
Express Delivery by UPS / DHL / FeedEx
- Worldwide express delivery of completed documents by UPS / DHL / FeedEx
- Delivery by local courier services is also available
- Tracking number
- Delivery costs from €29, depending on the delivery service and country
Sending Prepared and Printed Applications for Signature
- If you cannot print the prepared forms, we will send you printed documents ready for signature
- A stamped envelope with the completed address will also be included
- Included in the delivery price when sent by post. Express delivery is charged separately from €29 and depends on the delivery service and country
Collection of Documents for Apostille Processing
- Our courier will collect your documents for apostille processing and send them to us. This provides the fastest possible document processing
How the Process Works with Us
Send Photos of the Documents for Apostille Processing
Take photos of the document that needs an apostille — both sides, even if the reverse side is blank.
This may be, for example, a birth certificate, diploma, certificate, etc.
We will also need the applicant’s details: full name, registered address, citizenship and other information. We will provide the exact list after the initial assessment, depending on the type of document. Our manager will contact you and provide individual instructions.
After checking the documents, we will tell you whether an apostille or another document can be arranged.
⏱️ This usually takes no more than one business day.
Payment for Services
After we confirm that the service can be provided, you will receive an invoice for payment. We begin work only after payment has been received.
You can pay with most bank cards, through payment systems depending on your country, or by bank transfer. When placing your order, you will see all available payment methods.
In many cases, official government fees must also be paid. If you cannot pay the fee directly, for example because of restrictions on transfers to the EU, we will pay it for you and add a service fee that includes taxes and payment system charges.
⏱️ If you pay by card or an online payment system, we begin work almost immediately. If you pay by bank transfer, we begin after the funds are credited, usually within 1–3 business days.
Signing Applications and Forms
We will prepare and send you the required documents: power of attorney, applications and forms according to your request.
You will need to:
- print and sign the documents;
- in some cases, have them certified by a notary or local authority. We will provide detailed instructions.
❗ If you do not have access to a printer, we can send the prepared documents to you by post. You will only need to sign them.
Sending the Original Documents
The original documents and signed forms must be sent to us in Germany.
You can:
- use regular post or a courier service,
- or we can arrange a courier to collect the documents from you.
Our manager will recommend the best delivery option depending on your region and provide the address for sending the documents.
Obtaining Apostilles and Certificates
We submit the documents to the official German authorities on your behalf under a power of attorney. Your participation is not required at this stage.
The processing time depends on the specific document and the workload of the authorities.
🕒 On average, it takes from 1 to 6 weeks.
You will receive a more accurate processing time when your order is confirmed.
Delivery of Completed Documents
After the process is completed and the apostille has been obtained, we will send the completed documents to the address you provide:
- by standard international post,
- or by express delivery (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.).
You will receive your documents as quickly as possible — anywhere in the world.
Führungszeugnis FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
How is an apostille obtained for documents?
We obtain the apostille under a power of attorney on behalf of the applicant.
The procedure depends on the type of document, for example a certificate, diploma or civil status document, and in some cases on the German federal state where the document was issued.
In many cases, the document must first receive preliminary certification (Vorbeglaubigung) from the authorised authority before the apostille can be issued.
📌 When you order through us, we handle all stages of the process:
- preliminary certification,
- submission of the application,
- obtaining the apostille,
- monitoring all processing times and procedures.
How long does it take to obtain a German criminal record certificate (Führungszeugnis)?
A criminal record certificate is usually issued within 1–2 weeks.
However, if the German Ministry of Justice is busy or during holiday periods, the processing time may increase to 3–4 weeks.
How long does it take to obtain an apostille for a criminal record certificate?
If the certificate has already been issued, obtaining an apostille takes approximately 1 week.
If you order the certificate and apostille at the same time, we submit the documents immediately and the entire process takes from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload of the authorities and public holidays.
How much does it cost to obtain a German criminal record certificate?
- The official government fee for the criminal record certificate is €13.
- Our service fee for obtaining the certificate is €99 and includes assistance, submission of documents and consultation.
Can the criminal record certificate be sent to another country?
Yes. We send completed documents:
- by international post,
- or by express delivery (DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.) — to any country.
You can choose the delivery method when placing your order.