Authenticating copy or transcript

What is it?

The municipality may issue certified copies of certain documents. For example, of your passport or driver's license. By authenticating, the official certifies that the copy looks exactly like the original.

You may need a certified copy or certified transcript for:

  • formal transactions, such as buying a house
  • cases where you do not want to hand over the original document, for example, in the case of a copy of an identity document

Note

Copies of diplomas and certificates are not authenticated by the municipality. For this, please contact the educational institution where you obtained the diploma or certificate. Documents with a church affiliation are also not authenticated by the municipality.

What to do.

To authenticate a transcript or copy, you must visit the municipality in person.

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What do I need?

  • the original document
  • a valid ID

How long does it take?

You will receive the certified copy(s) immediately.

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