beglaubigt
The German word for notarized is beglaubigt.
The term beglaubigt is used to describe a document that has been officially certified or authenticated by a public authority to prove that a signature is authentic.
Which one should you use?
While beglaubigt is often used for 'notarized', it more broadly refers to any document that has been officially certified or authenticated by a public authority. To specify that the certification was performed specifically by a notary (rather than a general official), the phrase notariell beglaubigt is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word beglaubigt is the past participle of beglaubigen and is used as an adjective to mean 'notarized' or 'certified'.
Did you know?
- The word beglaubigt contains the root glauben, which means 'to believe' or 'to have faith'.
- If you ask for a 'Notar' in Germany, you are calling for a highly specialized legal professional with much greater powers than a standard 'notary public' in many English-speaking countries.
- The term beglaubigt is used for the official translation of documents, known as beglaubigte Übersetzung. This ensures the translator is sworn in and the translation is legally binding.
Examples in context
- Bitte lassen Sie das Dokument beglaubigen.Please have the document notarized.
- Die Urkunde wurde beglaubigt und ist rechtskräftig.The document has been notarized and is legally binding.
- eine beglaubigte KopieA certified copy
- Das Dokument muss beglaubigt sein.The document must be notarized.
- Ich brauche eine beglaubigte Kopie.I need a notarized copy.
- Ist die Unterschrift bereits beglaubigt?Is the signature already notarized?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are discussing paperwork for a new apartment.
- MaximilianHast du die Unterlagen schon beglaubigt?Have you notarized the documents yet?
- JuliaNein, ich muss morgen zum Notar gehen.No, I have to go to the notary tomorrow.
- MaximilianDas ist wichtig für den Mietvertrag.That is important for the rental agreement.
- JuliaJa, ich weiß, Maximilian.Yes, I know, Maximilian.
