Führungszeugnis

Sworn Police Certificate Translation into German

Your UK ACRO certificate or criminal record check translated into German and signed by a sworn translator, within 2 working days.

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A sworn police certificate translation into German lets a German office read your UK criminal record check as it would its own Führungszeugnis. VisaDocTranslation translates ACRO police certificates, Disclosure Scotland and DBS certificates into German, signed by a sworn translator (beeidigter or ermächtigter Übersetzer), within 2 working days.

Police certificates are usually requested alongside other evidence: for professional recognition that means diploma and transcript translations, and for a new job, employment document translations.

Price, delivery and where it’s accepted

Germany

Sworn translation into German

Price: £48.00 per page
Same-day rush: Not available — a translator reviews and signs every page
Delivery: Up to 2 working days
Translated into: German
Signed by: A sworn translator
Revisions: 2 free revisions per document

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Which UK police certificate do German authorities ask for?

Usually an official national record check from the country where you've lived. For the UK that is most often an ACRO police certificate, though some offices ask for a DBS or Disclosure Scotland check instead. Ask the office which one it expects before you apply.

Germany's own equivalent is the Führungszeugnis from the Federal Central Criminal Register, and German offices are used to asking applicants from abroad for the nearest equivalent from home. The UK has several kinds of check, and they aren't interchangeable, so confirm the exact certificate the office wants before you request it. We translate whichever one you receive.

If you've lived in several countries, the office may ask for a certificate from each of them. We translate the UK and other English-language certificates; ask the office how it wants the others handled.

When do you need a translated police certificate in Germany?

Commonly for recognition of a regulated profession such as medicine or nursing, for jobs working with children or vulnerable adults, for adoption, and for some residence and licensing matters. Requirements vary, so check with the receiving office.

These are typical cases, not a guarantee that a particular office will ask. Where a certificate is required, the office will usually list it in its document checklist along with the form it should take.

Recognition of regulated professions, for example a licence to practise medicine (Approbation) or nursing
Employment in schools, childcare, care and other roles with vulnerable people
Adoption and foster care assessments
Some residence permit and naturalisation cases
Professional and trade licences

How recent does a police certificate need to be for Germany?

German offices often want a recent certificate, sometimes issued within the last three months, but there is no single rule. Check the office's deadline before you apply for the certificate so it is still valid when you submit it.

Timing is worth planning. Request the certificate once you know your submission date, then order the translation as soon as it arrives. Our translation is completed within 2 working days, so it adds little to the overall time.

If you need an apostille as well, allow for that step between receiving the certificate and ordering the translation. And if the office's deadline passes while you're waiting, it will usually want a fresh certificate rather than an older one with a new translation, so it pays to sequence the steps before you start.

Does an ACRO certificate need an apostille for Germany?

Some German offices require one and some don't. If an apostille is needed, it is issued by the FCDO Legalisation Office and should be added before translation. We don't issue apostilles.

If you're unsure, ask the office directly. When an apostille is attached, the sworn translation covers it as well as the certificate, so the office receives one complete set. Our apostille translation page explains the order of steps.

What does a sworn police certificate translation into German include?

A complete German translation of the certificate, including personal details, the result (for example "No Live Trace" on an ACRO certificate), any recorded information, reference numbers and official notes, signed by a sworn translator.

We translate exactly what the certificate says, without summarising or omitting anything, because the office needs a faithful record. Your documents are handled confidentially and used only to prepare the translation. Every document includes 2 free revisions. When you're ready, upload your certificate on the online quote form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sworn Police Certificate Translation into German

What is the German equivalent of a UK police certificate?

The Führungszeugnis, a certificate from the German Federal Central Criminal Register. German offices often ask people who have lived abroad for an equivalent certificate from that country.

Do you translate DBS and Disclosure Scotland certificates?

Yes. We translate ACRO certificates, DBS checks and Disclosure Scotland certificates into German. Check with the office which type it needs before applying.

Does the translation include the ACRO result wording?

Yes. Everything on the certificate is translated, including the result wording, reference numbers and any recorded information.

How much does a sworn police certificate translation into German cost?

£48.00 per page, charged in pounds sterling, with no separate certification fee.

How long does it take?

Up to 2 working days. There's no rush option, because a sworn translator completes and signs every translation.

Will a German office accept your translation?

Requirements vary between offices, so confirm with the one receiving your documents before ordering, and tell us what it has asked for when you upload.

Is my police certificate kept confidential?

Yes. It is used only to prepare your translation and is seen only by the translator and quality team working on your order.

What if my certificate records a conviction or caution?

We translate it in full and without comment, exactly as issued. Whether it affects your application is a matter for the receiving office, and you may want advice from a lawyer in Germany.