Court Reporting & Depositions in Germany

U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany
Special Consular Services
Gießener Str. 30
60435 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone: 011-49-69-7535-2518, 2514 or 2519 (from the United States)
Fax: 011-49-69-7535-2252 (from the United States).
germanyacs@state.gov

Scheduling Timeline

1. Send the notice or commission to the Consulate with your preferred date(s) for your deposition along with two alternate dates.
2. Submit the reservation fee, $1,283.
   The notice of deposition and mandatory scheduling fee must be received by the Consulate AT LEAST six weeks in advance of the deposition
3. Send a list to the Consulate of all participants to the deposition along with all electronic equipment they are bringing AT LEAST three business days before the deposition.

• Hours of Operation:
  • M-F, 9am-4pm.
• Closed on German and American holidays.
• Closed on the last Thursday of every month.
• The deposition room seats 15 people.
• Food and beverages are allowed in the deposition room.
• Video recording is permitted but videoconferencing is not. However, telephonic depositions can be conducted there.
• All participants must present a valid photo ID to enter the Consulate. A second form of photo ID is required for all witnesses, court reporters, videographers, and interpreters.
• Cellular phones and electronic devices are not allowed in the Consulate.

• U.S.-trained court reporters and videographers throughout the world.
• Vetted interpreters with extensive deposition experience.
• On-the-ground assistance to handle exhibit printing, shredding, and other administrative needs.
• 24/7 support.