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authentication of school certificates

The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original.

This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you have your main place of residence in Bremen.

From 21.02.2024, you will not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenter Mitte and BürgerServiceCenter-Nord. You can process this request without an appointment during the opening hours of the express counters (please note the different opening hours at BSC-Mitte and BSC-Nord).

Important: You still need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenter Stresemannstraße

The following documents may be certified for the purpose of applying for an apprenticeship or university place:

  • Certificates from schools (also 2nd education)
  • Report card from state schools

What documents do I need?

  • Presentation of the original document
    • The original must be written in German.
  • Copies, if applicable
    • Copies brought in must reproduce the entire original document
    • A multi-page document must not be copied on both sides