die Beurkundung
Translation
notarization, certification, authentication, attestation
Examples
Die Beurkundung des Vertrags ist notwendig.
The notarization of the contract is necessary.
Der Termin für die Beurkundung ist morgen.
The appointment for the notarization is tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the notarization ((of sth.)) the notarization of sth. The notarization of the contract is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beglaubigung, Zertifizierung
Etymology
From 'be-' (verbal prefix) + 'Urkunde' (document, deed) + '-ung' (nominalizing suffix). Literally 'the act of making something a document'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: be-Urkund-ung. An 'Urkunde' is an official document. The word describes the process of making it so.