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Online notarization.
Have copies, signatures and documents certified online, by authorised notaries and without an appointment in person.
- Completely online, no appointment
- By authorised notaries
- Identification by video through the Bundesnotarkammer
Certifications are carried out by independent, authorised notaries. Check beforehand whether the office in question accepts digital certifications.
What you can have certified
- Documents
Certify documents
Have official documents certified digitally by an authorised notary.
- Copies
Certify copies
Certified copies of your original documents.
- § 40a BeurkG
Certify your signature
Notarial certification of your signature by video, for example for filings with the Handelsregister.
- Education
Certificates
School, employment and university certificates, for example for job applications.
- Identity
ID documents
Certified copies of your ID card, passport and other identity documents.
- Art. 25 eIDAS
Sign documents
Sign legally valid documents digitally with a qualified electronic signature.
How online notarization works
- 1
Choose your request
Choose what you need certified and upload your document securely.
- 2
Identify yourself online
By video through the system of the Bundesnotarkammer, with your online ID and a photo.
- 3
Notarization
The notary certifies with a qualified electronic signature.
- 4
Receive your document
You receive your certified document digitally.
Also useful: certified translation
Integrations
Export and filing
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The partner founders trust
Company formation, registrations and ongoing bookkeeping in one place. Anything that requires a licence is handled by notaries and tax advisors from our partner network.
What founders say
“I set up my GmbH in a single afternoon. All the formation documents were prepared smoothly, and the commercial register application went out the next day.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
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Top-rated
4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Rated by founders who have actually used firma.de.
Made in Germany
Developed in Germany, servers in the EU, GDPR-compliant. Anything that requires a licence comes from tax advisors and notaries.
Frequently asked questions about online notarization
What is online notarization?
A notary confirms online that your signature is genuine or that a copy matches the original. To do so, they sign with a qualified electronic signature.
Is online notarization legally valid?
Yes. It is carried out by an authorised notary, and the qualified electronic signature has the same status as a handwritten signature. Check beforehand whether the office you are submitting to accepts digital documents.
Who carries out the notarization?
Independent, authorised notaries. firma.de guides you digitally from the upload to the certified document.
Which documents can I have certified?
Copies, signatures, certificates, ID documents and powers of attorney, among others. We clarify beforehand what is possible in your case.
How does identification work?
By video through the system of the Bundesnotarkammer (Federal Chamber of Notaries). You need an ID card with the online function and a smartphone with NFC.
How long does online notarization take?
You can place your order in a few minutes, and things move on promptly after that.