Honorary Consul of Germany
Since 2012, Mr. Wiedemann has been the Honorary Consul of Germany serving southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. His consular duties include the following:
Performing intake, review and initial processing of applications for German passports and German birth certificates.
Verification of identity and signatures on powers of attorney and other legal documents for use in Germany.
Assisting German citizens residing or traveling in the consular region.
Promoting German-American relations, and meeting with business and government representatives to foster relationships between Germany and the United States.
Important Links for Consular Services
Passport Appointments
All applicants for a German passport must appear in person. We will send the completed application with biometric information to the German Consulate General in New York for processing. The applicant will receive the new passport by FedEx.
Birth Certificates
A child born to a German parent in the United States may receive a German birth certificate upon application to register the birth. It is recommended to apply for a German birth certificate in addition to a German passport, as evidence of citizenship from birth.
Signature Certification and Certified Copies
An honorary consul is authorized to certify (or notarize) signatures on many types of German legal documents. It is also possible to certify copies of original documents.