Acknowledgment of copies

Copies of documents can be certified in Germany by the following public bodies: the local mayor, city administration, city council (town hall), county administration, police headquarters, chief of police, courts and notaries. Certificates issued in foreign languages may cause difficulties, in which case you should contact your consulate or embassy.

Schools and state colleges or universities may only certify documents which they themselves have issued.

The following institutions are authorized to carry out official certification outside Germany

• Diplomatic agencies of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Authorities authorized to provide official certification in the relevant country

Duplicates of certified copies always require official certification.

Original certificates

Please do not send original certificates by mail. The university is not liable for the loss or damage of unsolicited documents.