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Amtliche Beglaubigung

official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority

noun AMT-li-khe be-GLOW-bi-goong Rare

Usage Note

Amtliche Beglaubigung confirms that a copy matches the original or that a signature is authentic. It is performed by Gemeindeverwaltungen or Notare and required for many official procedures. Plural: amtliche Beglaubigungen.

Examples

"Für die Visumbeantragung benötigte sie eine amtliche Beglaubigung ihrer Geburtsurkunde."

Natural Translation

For the visa application she needed an official certification of her birth certificate.

Literal Translation

For the visa application she needed an official certification of her birth certificate.

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