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Do you have questions about the general powers of attorney translation for Germany?

• + What rights are transferred with the general power of attorney?

  The scope of authorisation of the general power of attorney is not limited to a decision-making area, as is the case, for example, with a bank power of attorney. It applies to all transferable legal transactions, i.e. to all areas in which representation is possible.
  
  A general power of attorney thus simultaneously includes a
  

  • Health care proxy
    
  • Living will
    
  • Care directive.
    

Do you have questions about the general powers of attorney translation for abroad??

• + What effects can incorrect translations have?

  The translation of legal texts is particularly demanding. Therefore, it is important that you find a competent, reliable and sworn translator for your translation project in order to prevent an amateur translation from possibly distorting your documents to your disadvantage.
  
  General powers of attorney often contain technical terms with a very specific meaning that must be translated into another language. Even native speakers sometimes do not have the necessary linguistic competence for these specialised translations. That is why it is particularly important to hire a specialist translator with reliable expertise and decades of experience.
  
  Documents like these must also usually be presented in the form of a certified translation. The lack of a recognised oath can quickly become a serious problem. A professional and sworn specialist translator can help you meet all legal requirements.

• + Is the (certified) translation also recognised abroad?

  By the way, our translations are certified by translators who are sworn in by a court in Germany and are standardly accepted abroad. If you are unsure whether our translations are accepted, please contact the local authority directly to find out which requirements apply in your case.

• + What else do I have to pay attention to when getting a certified translation of my power of attorney for abroad?

  If you have to submit the translation to the consulate, make sure you check whether the translation is to be done explicitly by a translator registered at the consulate. The consulate will be happy to give you information on this.

Do you have questions relating to the ordering/translation process of your general power of attorney?

• + When will I receive my translation?

  lingoking offers you various options: Standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. In the case of express delivery, the translator will complete the translation within 2 to 3 working days. Certified translations are then handed over to Deutsche Post and it takes approximately 2 more business days until you receive your translation. You will receive the tracking number via your personal login area. Please note that we have no influence on the delivery time from the time of handover to Deutsche Post.

• + What does the translation of my general power of attorney cost?

  lingoking translates all types of documents and certifies the translation. The certified translation of your general power of attorney usually follows a standard page rate. We can provide you with a specialist translation of your power of attorney for as little as 37.13 euros. You can get a certified translation of your power of attorney for as little as 57.50 euros. For a small surcharge, you can also order additional certified copies and an additional digital version. You will receive your certified translation not only by post, but also digitally as a scan. In addition, our express translation service is also available to you if you need it very fast.
  
  Let the lingoking price calculator show you the exact costs for the translation of your general power of attorney now. The best thing is: With us, you can also order the translation straight away. At lingoking, we guarantee the highest quality, fast implementation and your complete satisfaction — all at an unbeatable price.

• + Into which languages can I have my general power of attorney translated?

  We translate your general power of attorney into German as well as into any other desired language. No matter whether French, Russian, Polish, English, Romanian, Italian, Turkish or Farsi. Of course by professional and, if desired, sworn translators with the appropriate industry knowledge!

• + What are the advantages of the lingoking translation service?

  Order your translation easily online in just a few clicks. A copy of your general power of attorney (e.g. scan) is sufficient for the translation, we do not need the original.

• + Who translates my general power of attorney? Who has access to the documents?

  Your translation will only be carried out by professionally trained and sworn translators. Thus, it is valid (in certified form) at all offices and authorities. Only our translators will have access to your personal documents. Discretion and security are very important to us, which is why the encryption and upload in the digital order process also follow the highest security levels.

• + What is a certified translation?

  A certified translation is the translation of an official document, provided with the translator's attestation clause. Such a translation can only be carried out by court sworn translators. The translator confirms the accuracy of the translation with his/her signature, stamp and attestation clause. The authenticity of the translation is thus guaranteed in a legally binding manner. When you order your translation from lingoking, we guarantee that the translation will be done by a court sworn translator.
  
  Additional quality assurance is provided by our certification according to the European quality standard DIN EN ISO 17100 for translation services. If you need to get it done quickly, we also offer an express service that allows you to meet even the tightest deadlines. Of course, we will treat your documents confidentially!