Germany · Attestation guide

Documents for Germany — verification, not apostille

Planning to marry, live or join family in Germany? Indian documents follow a special verification route for Germany. Here's how it works and how we help you prepare.

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Germany requirements

What your documents need for Germany

Short answer: Germany objected to India's accession to the Apostille Convention, so an Indian apostille is not accepted in Germany, and German missions do not legalise Indian documents. Instead, a German authority asks the German mission in India to verify the document — usually taking 2–4 months.

Germany is a member of the Apostille Convention, but it formally objected to India's accession. As a result, the apostille does not apply between India and Germany — and German missions do not legalise Indian public documents either. Instead, when a German authority (such as a registry or immigration office) needs to rely on an Indian document, it asks the German mission in India to verify it. According to the German Embassy, this verification usually takes about 2–4 months and costs roughly €400–550, billed through the German authority.

The order of stamps

Apply to the German authority
Authority requests verification
German mission verifies (2–4 months)

Common reasons people need Germany attestation

Marriage and family reunification
Residence permit
Name and civil status matters
Study and recognition

Documents

What to prepare for Germany

Original birth certificate (and a recent re-issue if asked)
Marriage certificate or single status affidavit
Passport copies
Certified translations into German
Any affidavits for name or date mismatches
Fee deposit, if the German authority asks for one

Only the German authority can start verification — individuals cannot apply directly to the embassy for it. We help you prepare the documents so they pass verification first time.

Step by step

Our process

Tell us the purpose
Work, study, marriage or family — and which documents Germany asks for.
We plan the route
Exact steps, time and charges — before you pay.
We handle the offices
Translations, affidavits and a complete document set prepared.
Returned to you
By hand at New Ashok Nagar or tracked courier.

How long does it take for Germany?

Stage	Typical time
Document preparation & translation	1–2 weeks
German verification	About 2–4 months

Timelines are typical and depend on the document, state and authority. We tell you the charges and expected time before starting.

FAQs

Germany attestation — frequently asked questions

Does Germany accept an Indian apostille?

No. Germany objected to India's accession to the Apostille Convention, so the apostille does not apply between the two countries.

How are Indian documents verified for Germany?

A German authority requests verification through the German mission in India. Individuals can't start it themselves. It typically takes 2–4 months.

Do I need an apostille to study in Germany?

University applications usually work with certified copies and translations under the university's or uni-assist's rules, not an apostille. Check your university's instructions.

Which documents need attestation for Germany?

Usually educational certificates for work, and birth or marriage certificates for family purposes. Your employer, university or the German authority will name the exact documents.

Do I have to come to Delhi?

No. Courier your documents to us from anywhere in India and we return them by tracked courier.

How much does Germany attestation cost?

It depends on the document type, state, and government or embassy fees. We give you the full amount before starting.

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