Maria Parker Translations

Certified Translations English/German
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Translations for Self-Publishers
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Maria Parker

  • State-certified translator for English / German
  • Sworn translator for English (‘Beeidigte und öffentlich bestellte Urkundenübersetzerin für die englische Sprache’)
  • Member of the German Translators’ Association (Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer (BDÜ))
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Certified Translations English ↔ German

Certified Translations for all official purposes.

Personal certificates:
Birth certificate, passport, marriage licence, marriage certificate, divorce decree, death certificate, etc.
Academic certificates and references:
Secondary school certificate, transcript of records, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, letters of recommendation, etc.
Other official documents:
Health insurance card, tax records, etc.

Always fair prices and individual support.

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Translation and Editing for Self-Publishers

You’ve published a book and are looking to expand to the German-speaking book market? I’ll translate your book into German, add the finishing touches and create SEO-friendly marketing texts for you.

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FAQ Certified Translations

A certified translation (‘beglaubigte Übersetzung’) is officially certified to be a true and correct translation of the original and bears the stamp and signature of a certified translator.

For any official process in Germany, you’ll need certified translations of your documents – e.g., if you are getting married, registering the birth of your child, applying for German citizenship, applying for the recognition of your professional qualifications in Germany, or if you are planning to study at a German college or university.

Only certified translators – such as myself – can issue certified translations in Germany. The office that you need the translation for will tell you that you need a ‘beglaubigte Übersetzung’ issued by an ‘öffentlich bestellter Übersetzer’, a ‘beeidigter Übersetzer’ or an ‘ermächtigter Übersetzer’. My official title is ‘Beeidigte und öffentlich bestellte Urkundenübersetzerin für die englische Sprache’. Certified translations I issue are accepted by any office and institution in Germany and the EU and usually by any office in English-speaking countries requiring a ‘certified translation’.

The price for a certified translation (‘beglaubigte Übersetzung’) depends on the length and the linguistic complexity of the document as well as the amount of formatting involved. I typically charge between €30 and €80 per page, including postage and VAT. If you live outside the EU, I might not have to charge you VAT, depending on where you live.

My quotes are based on the amount of work involved. That means that I charge a lower fee if you need several similar documents translating, e.g. several similar birth certificates or a transcript that includes several similar pages.

The translation, formatting and certification, a pdf-copy and one paper copy sent via registered post (‘Einschreiben’) within Germany. I also issue translations with a qualified electronic signature (qeS) for an additional charge of €5 per document. Additional paper copies are €5 each (for translations with a maximum of 5 pages).

I’ll send you the pdf copy typically within 1-5 working days, depending on the length and complexity of the document. You’ll receive the paper copy 1-2 working days later.

Let me know if you need your translation urgently – I can usually fit something in at short notice.

No, it’s usually sufficient to send me a photo or a scan of your documents. However, some offices insist on translations that were based on the original document or a certified copy. If that’s the case, I have to physically see the actual documents. You can send them to me via registered mail (‘Einschreiben’) and I’ll return them to you with the translations, also via registered mail.
If you are unsure what the office requires, I’m happy to call them for you and find out (no extra charge).

Any questions?

If you have any more questions or if you’d like to request a translation, write me a message or give me a call.

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