Führungszeugnisse with Apostille
Obtaining a German criminal record certificate with an apostille
Apostille for an existing criminal record certificate issued in Germany
Criminal Record Certificate in Germany
The document confirming the absence of a criminal record in Germany is called a Führungszeugnisse. In other languages, a similar document may be called:
- Criminal Record Certificate
- Довідка про несудимість
- Výpis z registra trestov
- Criminal Record
German Criminal Record Certificate
- Obtaining a Führungszeugnisse (German criminal record certificate)
- Delivery of the completed document by post
- Official documents for accounting purposes
An additional Ministry of Justice fee of €13 applies. It is payable when ordering the certificate.
OrderApostille for a German Criminal Record Certificate
- Obtaining an apostille for a Führungszeugnisse (German criminal record certificate)
- Certification of the certificate, if required
- Obtaining a stamp and signature for an “electronic certificate”
- Delivery of the completed document by post
- Official documents for accounting purposes
How to Obtain a German Criminal Record Certificate / Führungszeugnisse
Provide photos of your documents
To prepare the documents for obtaining a German criminal record certificate (Führungszeugnisse) with an apostille, we need photos of:
– your international passport;
– your most recent German residence permit; and
– your refugee document if you stayed in Germany under §24.
Sign the application documents
We will provide you with fully completed application forms for signature, together with detailed instructions on how to sign and certify them, if required.
Send the signed documents
The signed documents are sent to our address in Germany.
Obtaining the criminal record certificate (Führungszeugnisse) and apostille
Our specialists will handle the document application process for you with the relevant authorities in Germany.
Delivery of the completed document to any country
We will send the completed German criminal record certificate with apostille by post to any country.
Express delivery by UPS or DHL is also available.
Processing Time for a German Criminal Record Certificate / Führungszeugnisse
On average, 2–4 weeks. The processing time depends on the workload of the authorities responsible for issuing the certificate.