German Marriage Certificate Translation by Professional German English Translators
Translate marriage certificate from German to English by professional German translators
You need "certified" English translation of your German marriage certificate (Heiratsurkunde) to submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly, Immigration and Naturalization Service – INS) for your Green Card (permanent resident visa), American citizenship, passport, and other applications.
Translate your German marriage license from German to English and have it certified professionally to meet requirements of the USCIS.
German to English translation by a third-party independent professional translation agency
Translate your German certificate of marriage (Heiratsurkunde): Your German marriage license (Heiratsurkunde) is important document in applying for your Green Card, U.S. citizenship, and American passport.
Contents of German marriage certificates
Contents and format of German marriage certificates may change depending on year it was issued and agency. A typical German marriage certificate contains your and your spouse’s (husband of wife) first, middle, and last name, maiden name of woman, your and your spouse’s father’s and mother’s name, name of issuing agency and place of registration, name and title of signing officer.
Who issues marriage licenses in German language?
Until the end of 2008, marriages in Germany were legal only if a registrar ("Standesamt") conducted the ceremony. religious ceremony was conducted after the civil ceremony. Starting from 2009, couples can get married in a church without a civil cerememony first.
Legal basis for "certified" English translations of your marriage certificate and other immigration documents
We prepare our certification per U.S. government requirements (Federal Regulations 8 CFR 103.2 b 2 relating to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Immigration Regulations/Powers and Duties – Availability of Records).
You need “certified translation” of your German marriage certificate in hard copy
USCIS, U.S. Passport Agency, and many other public and private organizations require “certified translation” of your German marriage license by a third-party, independent translation agency in original format. They do not accept photocopies or electronic copies.
You will receive “Certification by Translator” document printed on our corporate letterhead with our authorized signature and raised (embossed) corporate seal with a statement as required by the USCIS, U.S. Passport Agency, and other organizations.
