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Certified translation: Certificate of good conduct

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Guidance for this document

The certificate of good conduct shows all criminal wrongdoings of a national, in short: all previous convictions.

In Germany, these information are stored by the Federal Central Criminal Register and can be received upon request by the person affected.

We will issue certified translations of these certificates for you!

To calculate the price, we need the languages, document type, files and page count. Add further details where relevant.

1Choose languages and document

Which language is your document written in?

Which language should it be translated into?

Choose the relevant document or “Other document”.

Certified translation by sworn translators. Please check the receiving authority’s requirements in advance.

2Upload your files and check the pages

Upload every required page as a clear scan or photo. Include all edges, reverse sides, stamps and annotations.

Multiple files supported · up to 50 files · 50 MB per file

File formats and quality
  • Common document formats, including PDF and Word, as well as scans and photos.
  • No encrypted or password-protected files.
  • Check the detected page count particularly carefully for photos and scans.

Upload your files for the initial review. Whether an original is needed later depends on the receiving authority’s requirements.

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Total number of pages to be translated.

We try to count pages automatically. Please check and correct the number after uploading.

3Additional details Where relevant

Names and spelling

Enter the required spelling in the target language. Include other people named in certificates where relevant.

Examples for spelling and multiple names

ℹ Please enter the official spelling of your full name in your target language. This name is important and has to be the same as in your other official documents.

Examples:

  • Target language: German ➡ Enter the official German spelling of your name according to your passport/ID card/residence card/ etc… as it is written in Latin characters.
  • All other target languages ➡ Enter the official spelling of your name in the target language, for example in Cyrillic letters.

ℹ If your document contains several names (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, …) please enter all names that are in the document. Please give us a short description for each name and separate each name with a semicolon.

Examples:

  • Marriage certificate ➡ "Husband: John Smith; Wife: Jane Smith"
  • Birth certificate ➡ "Child: Catherine Smith; Father: John Smith; Mother: Jane Smith"

Apostille or legalisation

Do you need the certified translation outside Germany?

For example, the authority’s requirements, a reference number, preferred deadline or details about your document.

4Free price estimate

You first receive a free initial price estimate without registration. This does not place an order.

Includes free standard delivery within Germany.

Questions about certified translations

What happens after the price calculation?

First, review the estimate and your details. You can then add the service to your cart and include further documents. You complete the actual order at checkout.

Is delivery included in the price?

Standard delivery within Germany is included for certified translations. Express and international delivery are available at an additional cost. Check the terms before placing your order.

What if I am unsure about the document, language or deadline?

Contact us by phone, email or WhatsApp for personal advice. You can also enter the receiving authority’s specific requirements in the notes field.