Beglaubigungen von Ausweisdokumenten

The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original.

This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you have your main place of residence in Bremen.

From 21.02.2024, you will not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenter Mitte and BürgerServiceCenter-Nord. You can process this request without an appointment during the opening hours of the express counters (please note the different opening hours at BSC-Mitte and BSC-Nord).

Important: You still need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenter Stresemannstraße

The certification of these documents is for a specific purpose. In case of doubt, it will be checked whether a certification may be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions.

The following documents may be notarized for presentation to German offices or authorities:

• Identity cards
• passports ( not visas from the USA)

Copies of German identity cards and passports are only certified if the presentation of the certification is expressly requested. Proof of the requesting authority must be submitted in writing.

• Presentation of the original document
  • Copies are always made on site. Copies brought along will not be accepted.

• Certification of certificates can also be carried out at the issuing school.
• Documents under private law or for private use can be notarized at any notary public.

For more information, call (0421) 361-88664.