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Where to Get a Signature Guarantee in Germany

A signature guarantee (verifying identity and signature authenticity for securities transfers, legal documents) is available from several German institutions:

Authorized Providers

Process

  1. Bring valid ID (Passport or Personalausweis).
  2. Bring the unsigned document (or sign in front of them).
  3. Institution verifies identity, witnesses signature, affixes stamp/seal + signature + date.
  4. For US "Medallion Signature Guarantee" (SEC Rule 17Ad-15): Only financial institutions in the Medallion program (mostly US/Canadian). German banks cannot provide this. You need a US broker/dealer or a German bank with a US correspondent arrangement (rare).

Alternative for US Securities

  • Use a US-based brokerage (Schwab, Fidelity, IBKR) that offers remote Medallion via video verification (some do for existing clients).
  • Or visit US Embassy/Consulate (notary only, not Medallion).
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    Commercial Banks (Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, HypoVereinsbank, DZ Bank, regional banks)For their own customers; require account relationship. Fee: €10–50.
    Sparkassen (Savings Banks)Public-sector network; 350+ institutes. Same customer requirement. Fee similar.
    Genossenschaftsbanken (Cooperative Banks / Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken)Member-owned; serve members. Fee similar.
    Postbank (Deutsche Post subsidiary)Branches in post offices; customer requirement.
    Notaries (Notare)Legal professionals; can certify signatures on any document. Higher fees (statutory schedule, ~€50–200+). Required for real estate, corporate docs.