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Translation Agency Potsdam.
Certified document translations in Potsdam and the wider Berlin area by sworn, court-authorised German translators — accepted by German authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in film and media, IT and software, science, design and state administration. From €59 incl. certification and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
14sworn translators in Potsdam 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 Potsdam for public authorities, professional translation for business.
14 translators in and around Potsdam handle your documents on site. For 70+ languages, we also draw on our nationwide language specialists. Whether as a translation agency or a translation service for Potsdam, 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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Potsdam as a business location
Professional translation Potsdam: law, technology & medicine.
State capital of Brandenburg on the doorstep of Berlin – as a film city, an IT and science hub and the seat of government, Potsdam generates very different translation needs. We assign the right specialist to every job.
IT & software
For the Hasso Plattner Institute, the SAP Innovation Center and Oracle: software, process and training materials – terminologically consistent.
Science & research
Around the University of Potsdam, Max Planck and Fraunhofer institutes and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: dissertations, journal articles and grant applications.
Design & mobility
For the Volkswagen Design Center Potsdam: design and technical documents, presentations and project documentation.
Tourism & culture
Around the palaces and gardens of Sanssouci (UNESCO World Heritage): multilingual visitor, exhibition and marketing copy for an international audience.
Law & certification
For the state capital, ministries, the public prosecutor's office and law firms: certified deeds, register extracts and certificates by sworn translators.
Languages
Translators in Potsdam 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 Potsdam is for English, Russian, Polish, French, Arabic and Ukrainian.
Certification, apostille & responsible authorities
Which authority in Potsdam is responsible for what?
Potsdam is in the state of Brandenburg. 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 Potsdam | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Potsdam Court-authorised translator (accepted nationwide) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note – accepted throughout Germany, regardless of the court of authorisation. |
| Apostille for court & notarial documents | President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Potsdam Jägerallee 10–12, 14469 Potsdam | Applies e.g. to commercial-register extracts, notarial deeds and court decisions. Translation includes the apostille note. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Ministry of the Interior and for Local Government of the State of Brandenburg (Potsdam) Henning-von-Tresckow-Straße 9–13, 14467 Potsdam | We tell you whether an apostille is required and translate the note along with it. Issuing it stays with the authority. |
| Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death) | Registry office (Standesamt) Potsdam Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 79/81, 14469 Potsdam | We translate the certificate as a certified translation; the international (multilingual) certificate is available directly from the registry office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the State of Brandenburg (certificate recognition); university degrees: statement of comparability from the ZAB (KMK) | Certified translation for the recognition procedure; equivalence is decided by the relevant body. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | Competent chamber (IHK / Chamber of Skilled Crafts) or the state recognition office | 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, immigration office | Citizens' Service / Immigration Office of the State Capital Potsdam Helene-Lange-Straße 6, 14469 Potsdam | 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 – so the certified translation remains fully usable in the destination country.
Not sure whether and where you need an apostille? We check your case and name the competent authority – issuing it stays with the authority, not with FÜD. Source: mdjd.brandenburg.de (Ministry of Justice), as at 08/2026.
24 hexpress
Express translation Potsdam – 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
- Russian ⇄ German
- Polish ⇄ German
Potsdam & the wider Berlin area
Potsdam and our translators.
Potsdam is the state capital of Brandenburg and, with around 185,000 residents, the largest city in the state – directly bordering Berlin. The palaces and gardens of Sanssouci are a UNESCO World Heritage Site; at the same time, with Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam is one of the oldest film locations in the world and, with the Hasso Plattner Institute, the university and numerous research institutes, a leading science and IT hub. This creates broad demand for specialist and certified translations.
Beyond Potsdam we are active throughout the wider Berlin area and in Brandenburg: clients from Berlin, Brandenburg an der Havel and Cottbus use the same digital route; Frankfurt (Oder), Magdeburg and Leipzig are also reached through the same order process.
On the ground in Potsdam
How we work for Potsdam.
Translation agency PotsdamSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: potsdam@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Email: potsdam@fachuebersetzungsdienst.com
Phone: 0800 3333-3433
Over 98% of translation jobs for Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam.
Do you offer certified translations in Potsdam?
Yes. For authorities, courts and public offices in Potsdam, 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 Potsdam?
Not FÜD. For court and notarial documents, the President of the Regional Court (Landgericht) of Potsdam is responsible. For civil-status and administrative documents (e.g. birth, marriage and death certificates from the Potsdam registry office) the apostille is issued by the Ministry of the Interior and for Local Government of the State of Brandenburg (Potsdam). We tell you whether and where you need an apostille and translate the apostille note along with it.
Do I have to come to Potsdam to place an order?
Not necessarily. You upload your document online or send it by post; we deliver the finished version – sealed, in the case of certified translations – nationwide, digitally and by post. In-person submission in Potsdam is possible by appointment.
Do you also translate specialist texts for companies and institutions in Potsdam?
Yes. For business, public administration and research and the wider Berlin area, professional translators with the right background translate technical, legal, medical and scientific texts – from documentation to export contracts.
Will my certificate translation be accepted for recognition in Brandenburg?
A certified translation by sworn translators meets the formal requirements of the recognising bodies. Whether a foreign qualification is equivalent in content is decided by the competent recognition office in Brandenburg or the relevant chamber.
What does a translation in Potsdam 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 incl. certification, PDF in advance and postal dispatch.
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Becoming a translator in Potsdam?
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 Potsdam and the wider Berlin area will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Potsdam
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Potsdam offers well-established options:
- Potsdam Adult Education Centre (VHS) – a wide range of foreign languages and German as a foreign language, with placement per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- In addition, private language schools and institutes across the Potsdam/Berlin area offer intensive, conversation and business courses.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
A degree in language, translation or cultural studies prepares you for the profession:
- University of Potsdam – English/American, Romance and Slavic studies in the Faculty of Arts.
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – a comprehensive philological offering including Slavic studies and the relevant subject of specialised communication, right next door.