Understand a letter
Official letters are often written in a language that even native speakers do not understand immediately. We read the letter carefully and explain in writing what it is about, what is expected of you and which points you should pay attention to.
Amtwort provides assistance with German-language official and formal correspondence. The English version of this website is provided to make the service easier to understand.
Typical examples
- An official decision with several points and enclosures
- A letter from an insurer with an unclear explanation
- A statement or reminder whose items are hard to follow
Included
- Careful reading of the entire letter
- Explanation in plain, factual language
- Summary of the key points and of the dates mentioned
- A note on which details or documents the letter requests
Not included
- Legal advice or an assessment of whether a claim is justified
- Writing a reply (that is the “Write a reply” package)
Variants and prices
- 29 €
1–2 pages
Criteria: One letter, 1–2 pages
- 49 €
3–5 pages
Criteria: Letter with 3–5 pages
- 79 €
6–10 pages
Criteria: Letter with 6–10 pages
- Individual review required
More than 10 pages
Criteria: More than 10 pages of source material
All prices apply per order and are final for the respective package scope. Only particularly extensive or complex cases receive an individual quote.
How it works
- 1.You describe your matter and upload the letter.
- 2.We check manually which package fits and confirm price and timeframe.
- 3.You receive the explanation in writing by email.
Limits of the service
We explain the content of a letter linguistically. A legal assessment, an examination of claims or representation before authorities is not part of the service.
Matching example letters
No legal advice
Amtwort does not provide legal advice, tax advice or any other regulated professional advice, and does not act as legal representative. The service is limited to linguistic, editorial and organisational support with German-language written communication. Legal assessments and decisions must, where needed, be made by appropriately qualified professionals.