FÜDMarine & ship technology
Around Raytheon Anschütz and the Caterpillar (MaK) engines: technical documentation, navigation and propulsion papers – German ⇄ English, terminology-consistent.
Translation Agency Kiel.
Certified document translations in Kiel and Schleswig-Holstein by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in shipbuilding and marine technology, ferry and Baltic logistics, rail and drive technology, and science. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
10sworn translators in Kiel 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 Kiel for public authorities, professional translation for business.
10 translation professionals serve Kiel locally. For rarer languages and additional combinations, a nationwide translator network of more than 70 languages is on hand. Whether you need a translation agency or a translation service for Kiel: we handle your documents certified, by native speakers and on time.
Certified versions are produced by sworn translators; the certified translation is accepted throughout Germany on the basis of the certification note. For every language and subject we assign the right specialist.
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Kiel as a business location
Professional translation Kiel: law, technology & medicine.
As the state capital on the fjord, Kiel combines shipbuilding and marine technology, ferry and Baltic logistics, and science – an environment with both technical and certified translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Ferry & Baltic logistics
For Stena Line: freight, customs and transport papers as well as contracts for cross-border Baltic Sea traffic.
Rail & transport technology
Around Vossloh: specifications, testing and conformity documents for rail systems destined for export.
Drive & industrial technology
For Voith: technical standards, operating and maintenance manuals – terminology-checked.
Retail & cooperatives
Around coop eG: trade, supply and contract documents for the northern German market.
Law & certification
For authorities, courts and law firms: certified deeds, contracts and certificates produced by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Kiel 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 Kiel is for English, Danish, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Arabic.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Kiel is responsible for what?
Kiel belongs to the district of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Kiel in Schleswig-Holstein. 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 Kiel | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Kiel Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Ministry of the Interior, Local Affairs, Housing and Sport (Ministry of the Interior of Schleswig-Holstein); preliminary certification via the deeds and registry-office supervision of the county-free state capital of Kiel Düsternbrooker Weg 92, 24105 Kiel | 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 Kiel Deliusstraße 22, 24114 Kiel | 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) Kiel Fleethörn 26, 24103 Kiel | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Certificate-Recognition Office Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the office. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Competent chamber / recognition office (e.g. IHK, HWK, ZAB) | 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, vehicle registration, immigration office | State Capital of Kiel (Citizens' & Public Order Office / Immigration Office) Stephan-Heinzel-Straße 2, 24116 Kiel | Certified translation of the required documents – confirm the language direction and purpose in advance. |
Order of steps 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.
Not sure whether and where you need an apostille? We review your case and name the responsible authority for you – issuing it stays with the authority, not with FÜD.
24 hexpress
Express translation Kiel – 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
- Danish ⇄ German
- Polish ⇄ German
Kiel & Schleswig-Holstein
Kiel and our translators.
Kiel is the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein and, with around 247,000 inhabitants, the largest city in Germany's northernmost federal state. On the Kiel Fjord, Germany's third-largest passenger port meets the Kiel Canal – the busiest artificial waterway in the world. Shipbuilding and marine technology, ferry and Baltic logistics, and Kiel University together create broad demand for technical and certified translations.
Beyond Kiel we work for the entire state-capital region: clients from Neumünster, Norderstedt, Lübeck and Flensburg use the same digital route; the Hamburg metropolitan region is reached through the same order handling.
On the ground in Kiel
How we work for Kiel.
Translation agency KielSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: kiel@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: kiel@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Kiel 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.
Accepted across Germany
Certified translations are produced by sworn 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 Kiel cost?
No subscription, no hidden items: our translation service reviews length, subject area and language direction and gives you a binding fixed price before you order – certified 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 Kiel.
Do you offer certified translations in Kiel?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Kiel, court-authorised translators produce certified translations with a certification note. They are accepted throughout Germany, regardless of the court that granted the authorisation.
Who issues the apostille in Kiel?
Not FÜD. For court and notarial documents, the President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Kiel is responsible. For civil-status and administrative documents, the Ministry of the Interior, Local Affairs, Housing and Sport (Ministry of the Interior of Schleswig-Holstein) issues the apostille; the preliminary certification runs through the deeds and registry-office supervision of the county-free state capital of Kiel. We tell you whether and where you need an apostille and translate the apostille note along with it.
Do I have to come to Kiel to place an order?
Not necessarily. You upload your document online or send it by post; we deliver the finished translation nationwide, digitally and by post. Kiel has a local drop-off point for documents – in-person submission is possible by appointment.
Is your service suited to Kiel's maritime economy?
Yes. For shipbuilding, marine research and wind energy, our professional translators handle technical documentation and contracts – on request also into the Scandinavian languages.
Will my certificate translation be recognised in Schleswig-Holstein?
A certified translation by sworn translators meets the formal requirements of the recognising bodies. The equivalence of a foreign qualification is decided by the competent recognition office in Schleswig-Holstein or the responsible chamber.
What does a translation in Kiel cost?
The price depends on length, subject area, language direction and deadline – for orientation, from €0.89 per standard line, with standard certificates usually at a flat rate. After a quick review we quote a binding fixed price including certification, a PDF in advance and postal delivery.
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Becoming a translator in Kiel?
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 Kiel and Schleswig-Holstein will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Kiel
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Kiel offers well-established options:
- Förde-vhs (Adult Education Centre) – foreign-language courses and German as a foreign language for Kiel and the surrounding area, placement by the CEFR and telc exams.
- German as a foreign language – often the first step for newcomers with another mother tongue; placement and exams follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & cultural studies
A degree in language or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- Kiel University (CAU) – Schleswig-Holstein's only full university, with English/American and Romance philology at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
- Institute of Slavic Studies at CAU Kiel – comparative Slavic studies with Russian, Polish and Czech.