Certified Extract

A certified extract is the officially confirmed copy of a registry entry, usually referring to the certified commercial register extract of a company. The registry court affixes the document with an official seal or a qualified electronic signature, thereby unequivocally proving the authenticity, completeness, and up-to-dateness of the content. Due to this enhanced evidential value, authorities, courts, notaries, banks, or foreign business partners often require a certified extract, for instance, in the context of company formation, when applying for permits, in tenders, in credit checks, or when opening a business account. If the proof is presented abroad, an apostille or legalization is often additionally required. Unlike a simple commercial register extract, higher fees apply for the certified registry extract; however, delivery is equally fast by mail or as an electronic PDF with a signature. Entrepreneurs can order the certified extract online from the competent registry court or authorized service providers, thus obtaining a legally binding document recognized worldwide as an official certificate. This provides companies with a legally secure basis for national and international business processes.