FÜDSteel & heavy industry
Around thyssenkrupp: technical standards, materials and safety documents – German ⇄ English, terminology-checked.
Translation Agency Dortmund.
Certified document translations in Dortmund and the eastern Ruhr region by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in steel and industry, mechanical engineering, logistics and technology. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
24sworn translators in Dortmund for certified documents
50+industries – professional translation & interpreting
60 minfixed-price quote – depending on review effort
ISO 17100certified project management with a quality guarantee
In brief
Certified translation in Dortmund for public authorities, professional translation for business.
Looking for a translation agency in Dortmund? Do you need a certified translation into German, English, Turkish or another language? Would you like a legal, medical or technical text translated? Our Dortmund translators cover 70+ languages and every common subject area – every version checked, urgent jobs on an express basis. As a translation service for Dortmund, we handle your documents certified, by native speakers and on schedule.
Certified versions are produced by sworn translators; they are accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note. For every language and subject we assign the right specialist, and urgent jobs run on an express basis after a brief feasibility check.
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Dortmund as a business location
Professional translation Dortmund: law, technology & medicine.
Transformed from a steel city into a technology hub – Dortmund's industries, from heavy industry to the digital economy, demand precise professional translations. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Mechanical & plant engineering
For manufacturers such as KHS: operating manuals, specifications and conformity documents – in line with the Machinery Regulation.
Logistics & trade
For the Ruhr region's logistics hub: customs, freight and contract documents in many languages.
Technology & digital
For the technology park and IT location: software, product and marketing copy, plus localisation.
Health & social services
For hospitals and social-service providers: findings, patient and welfare documents – expert and confidential.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified translations of records, contracts and certificates by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Dortmund for 70+ languages – in the right variant.
We translate in both directions; every job goes to a native-speaker specialist who gets the regional variant right – for public authorities, a sworn translator produces the certified version. The strongest demand in Dortmund is for English, Turkish, Polish, Arabic, Russian and Romanian.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Dortmund is responsible for what?
Dortmund is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Arnsberg administrative district. Who is responsible for certification and apostille depends on the type of document. FÜD provides the recognition-ready translation – the apostille is always issued by the competent authority, not by FÜD.
| Matter | Responsible authority for Dortmund | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Dortmund Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | District Government of Arnsberg (Bezirksregierung Arnsberg) – Department 21 (for documents issued by towns/municipalities in the Arnsberg district) Seibertzstraße 1, 59821 Arnsberg | We tell you whether an apostille is required and translate the apostille note along with it. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for court & notarial documents | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Dortmund Kaiserstraße 34, 44135 Dortmund | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the note. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) Dortmund | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | The certificate-recognition office responsible for NRW (District Government) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the competent authority. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Responsible chamber / recognition body (e.g. IHK Dortmund, Chamber of Skilled Crafts) | We provide the formally correct translation of your diploma, transcript and professional certificate. |
| Police clearance certificate for use abroad | Federal Office of Justice (BfJ), Bonn Adenauerallee 99–103, 53113 Bonn | Certified translation of the police clearance certificate, incl. any apostille note. |
| Residence, naturalisation, vehicles, immigration office | Citizen services / Immigration Office of the City of Dortmund | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order for the apostille
If the receiving body requires an apostille, it belongs before the translation: it is affixed to the original document first, and we then translate the document including the apostille note – so the certified translation remains fully usable in the destination country.
Not sure whether or where you need an apostille? We review your case and name the responsible authority – issuing it itself stays with the authority. Source: bra.nrw.de, as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Dortmund – when it has to be fast.
We handle urgent jobs on an express basis – after a brief feasibility check we confirm a binding deadline and fixed price. For the most requested combinations we agree the delivery date with you beforehand so the right specialist is available:
- English ⇄ German
- Turkish ⇄ German
- Polish ⇄ German
On the ground
Dortmund and our translators.
As a traditional industrial location in transition – from steelmaking (thyssenkrupp) to mechanical engineering (KHS) and on to the technology and logistics economy – Dortmund has high demand for technical and certified translations: from operating manuals and standards to freight and contract documents.
At the same time, the Ruhr region's large international communities generate strong demand for certified records and certificates for public authorities and recognition procedures. For every task we deploy a specialist in the relevant field – not the nearest generalist.
On the ground in Dortmund
How we work for Dortmund.
Translation agency DortmundSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: dortmund@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: dortmund@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Dortmund run entirely online: upload your document or send it by post, and we deliver the finished version – sealed, in the case of certified translations – nationwide by post. In-person submission is possible by appointment; otherwise our Dortmund translation service works entirely location-independently.
Accepted across Germany
Certified translations are produced by court-authorised translators; they are accepted nationwide with the translator's certification note – regardless of which court granted the authorisation. For use abroad, we also translate the apostille note.
Quote & price
What does a translation in Dortmund cost?
No subscription, no hidden items: we review length, subject area and language direction and give you a binding fixed price before you order – certified by our sworn translators on request, postage included. Once confirmed, it stands.
- Native-speaker professional translation in the relevant field
- Certification by sworn translators – on request
- PDF in advance & sealed original by post
- Nationwide delivery · free correction in the event of a formal objection
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about certified translations in Dortmund.
Do you offer certified translations in Dortmund?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Dortmund, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note that are accepted throughout Germany.
Do I have to come to Dortmund to place an order?
No. For most jobs an upload or postal delivery is enough; we deliver the finished translation nationwide, digitally and by post. In-person submission is only needed by appointment.
Is a scan enough, or do you need the original?
For most certified translations a clearly legible scan or a photo of every page is enough. Only certain bodies require the original or a certified copy; we clarify in advance whether that applies to you.
What does a certified translation in Dortmund cost?
The price depends on length, subject area, language direction and deadline. After a quick review we quote a binding fixed price; standard certificates usually at a flat rate.
Which languages are most in demand in Dortmund?
Do you translate English documents for Dortmund authorities?
Yes. For submission to Dortmund public offices and courts, sworn translators produce a certified English–German translation; conversely, we translate German documents for the English-speaking world. Whether an apostille from the Regional Court president is additionally required, we clarify in advance.
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Where to go next: services, fields, languages and nearby cities.
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Becoming a translator in Dortmund?
The path into the profession is rarely a straight line: what counts is native-level language skill, solid subject knowledge in a field such as law, medicine or technology – and, for certified translations, court authorisation from a Regional Court under state law. Anyone wanting to lay the foundations in Dortmund and the Ruhr region will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Dortmund
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Dortmund offers well-established options:
- Dortmund Adult Education Centre (VHS) – courses in over 30 foreign languages plus German as a foreign language, from beginner to conversational level.
- Private language schools and institutes on site offer intensive and conversation courses; recognised certificates (e.g. telc or Goethe-Institut) document the level reached, from A2 to C2.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in language, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- TU Dortmund – B.A. and M.A. in Applied Linguistics as well as English/American Studies in the Faculty of Cultural Studies.
- Ruhr University Bochum – Romance and Slavic philology as well as English/American Studies.
- University of Duisburg-Essen – Anglophone Studies and Romance Studies (Essen campus), within the University Alliance Ruhr.