Icelandic to German Certified Translation: Accepted by Every German Authority
Getting married, applying for citizenship, or enrolling at a German university? Your Icelandic documents need a beglaubigte Übersetzung from a court-sworn translator. Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote.
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Why does it need to be certified?
In Germany, official translations must be done by a vereidigter Übersetzer, a translator officially sworn in by a German court. Only these translations carry the official stamp and signature that German authorities require. A translation done by a friend, a notary, or even a professional translator abroad will be rejected. This applies to all Icelandic civil documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and more. Our translators are registered in the federal database of sworn translators, ensuring your documents are accepted without questions.
Your translation in 5 simple steps
Send your document
Take a clear photo or scan of your Icelandic document. Upload it through our form or email it to us. The original stays safely with you.
Receive your quote
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Confirm with one click
Happy with the quote? Click the confirmation button in your email. That's it. Your sworn translator starts working immediately.
Get your certified translation
You receive the translation as a PDF by email first, then the original with stamp and signature arrives by post. Ready for any German authority.
Pay after delivery
Your translation is in your hands. Only then do you transfer the payment. Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote.
When do you need a certified Icelandic translation?
Whether you're an Icelandic national living in Germany, a German with an Icelandic partner, or a student from Reykjavik heading to Munich, German authorities need your documents in German, translated by a sworn translator. Here are the most common situations:
Getting married in Germany
The Standesamt requires certified translations of your Icelandic birth certificate, and sometimes a certificate of no impediment. Some registry offices require birth certificates to be no older than 6 months.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of no impediment
Residence permit and family reunification
The Ausländerbehörde needs certified translations to verify your identity and family status. This applies to residence permits, family reunification, and visa extensions.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Police clearance certificate
German citizenship (Einbürgerung)
The Einbürgerungsbehörde requires certified translations of all foreign civil status documents. This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, and sometimes educational credentials.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Language certificates
University admission and credential recognition
German universities and recognition bodies like Anabin require certified translations of your Icelandic school certificates and diplomas.
- School certificate
- Secondary school diploma
- University transcripts
What we need from you
Getting started is simple. Here's what helps us deliver your certified translation quickly:
- A clear scan or photo of your Icelandic document (the original stays with you)
- All pages, including any stamps, seals, or apostilles
- Information about which authority you're submitting to (so we use the right terminology)
- Your deadline, if you have one (we deliver in 3 to 6 business days)
Good to know: Icelandic names and patronymics
Icelandic names follow unique patterns, including patronymics (like Jónsdóttir or Magnússon) and special characters (ð, þ, æ). Our sworn translators are experienced with Icelandic documents and ensure every name matches exactly what appears in your passport. This prevents delays at the Standesamt or Ausländerbehörde.
Do you need an apostille?
Many German authorities, especially the Standesamt, require an Apostille on your original Icelandic document before they accept it. An apostille is an international authentication stamp that confirms your document is genuine.
Iceland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so you can obtain an apostille from the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utanríkisráðuneytið) before sending your document to Germany.
We translate the apostille too
If your document has an apostille, we translate it along with your certificate. This way, the German authority can verify both the document and its authentication in one package.
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Your questions answered
Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote. You receive the PDF by email first, then the original with stamp and signature arrives by post. If your original documents are still in Iceland, factor in extra time for shipping them to you or having them apostilled there first.
A clear scan or photo is enough for us to create your certified translation. You keep your original safely at home. However, some German authorities may ask to see the original document or a certified copy alongside the translation. Check with your specific authority (Standesamt, Ausländerbehörde) beforehand.
Yes. Our translations are made by sworn translators (vereidigte Übersetzer) registered with German courts and listed in the official federal database. This is the only form of translation that German authorities accept. The Standesamt, Ausländerbehörde, Einbürgerungsbehörde, and universities all recognize our certified translations.
You pay after you receive your translation. The invoice arrives with your completed translation, and you have 14 days to transfer the amount by bank transfer. No prepayment, no credit card needed. Your certified translation is in your hands before you pay a cent.
Many Standesämter require an apostille on foreign birth certificates before accepting them for marriage registration. Since Iceland is part of the Hague Convention, you can obtain an apostille from the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recommend contacting your local registry office in Germany first to confirm their specific requirements, as these can vary.
Often needed together
Danish translation
For families with documents from multiple Nordic countries, or if your Icelandic documents reference Danish records.
Norwegian translation
Another Nordic language we translate. Common for mixed Scandinavian families or documents with Norwegian connections.
Birth certificate translation
The most commonly requested document for marriage, citizenship, and residence permits in Germany.
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