Certified translations in Hannover

With a certified translation (in German: beglaubigte Übersetzung), the sworn translator confirms by means of a certification statement, stamp and signature that the translation is accurate and complete. It is often required by registry offices, courts and other authorities.

Whenever you have to submit a document to an authority, a court or a registry office – for example birth, marriage and death certificates, diplomas, driving licences, commercial register extracts, wills or divorce decrees. The requirements in each individual case are determined by the body concerned. If in doubt, ask them first.

No. The certification is carried out by the sworn translator herself, who adds a certification statement, certification stamp and signature to the translated document.

Contracts, judgments and certificates follow the concepts and systems of their respective legal order. As a licensed lawyer, Andrea Melletat understands not just the words but the legal meaning behind them – and conveys it precisely in the target language. You can find out more about the law firm at melletat.de.

Such tools can be useful for getting the gist of a text. For documents that matter, however, they are not enough: authorities and courts often require a certified translation for official purposes, and only a sworn translator can produce and certify one – AI cannot replace that certification. With contracts, judgments and certificates, the exact legal terminology of the respective legal system is decisive, and even a slightly imprecise wording can change the legal meaning. Data protection is another point: online tools and chatbots often process your texts on third-party servers, which is a risk for confidential documents. With us, a specialist translator who is also a lawyer personally stands behind the result.

Yes. For certification we need the original or a certified copy of the original, because only certification turns the translation into a legally valid document.

The minimum order price is €40 for standard translations and €55 for certified translations, each plus 19% VAT. As a rule we charge €1.55 per standard line (55 characters including spaces). For assignments from courts and public prosecutors, the statutory remuneration under the JVEG applies. We will gladly give you the exact price without obligation on request.

Andrea Melletat translates Spanish, English and German herself. For further languages such as French, Italian or Ukrainian we draw on a pool of experienced specialist translators, each working in the appropriate field.

Yes. Andrea Melletat has worked as an interpreter in courts and at large events for more than 30 years and offers sworn interpreting (court and judicial interpreting).