Contact – Decipher Old Handwritten Manuscripts

Would you like to decipher old handwritten manuscripts? Then you’ve come to the right place. I will transcribe your documents reliably, faithfully and on time. After sending me your documents, you will receive a non-binding quote so that you know exactly what services and costs to expect. This allows you to have your old manuscripts deciphered professionally and conveniently.

Overview of services​ – Decipher Old Handwritten Manuscripts

I provide professional services to decipher old handwritten manuscripts, including Kurrent script, Sütterlin script, and Deutsche Volksschrift (German folk script). I also translate Latin texts and assist you with family research. All texts are deciphered manually – without AI or automatic tools – so you receive a transcription that is accurate, true to the original, and reliable. I prepare historical documents in a way that is understandable and easy to read.

Further information can be found on the Prices and About Me pages.

Send documents & receive a quote

Please send your documents – or initially a few sample pages – ideally as high-resolution scans or photos by email to kontakt@entziffer-mich.de or use the contact form below for a quick enquiry.

  • If possible, please indicate the number of pages or documents.

  • I will provide you with a non-binding quote as soon as possible.

  • Once you have approved the quote, I will begin the transcription.

  • Once the transcription is complete, you will receive the finished texts together with the corresponding invoice.


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    Frequently asked questions
    about deciphering old handwritten manuscripts

    I transcribe historical manuscripts, especially Kurrent script, Sütterlin script and other older scripts. Latin texts can also be transcribed or translated.

    The documents I work on include historical letters, diaries, certificates and official documents such as land registry extracts.

    All texts are deciphered manually – without the use of AI or automatic tools. This ensures that you receive a reliable transcription in the original wording.

    Prices are based on the actual amount of work involved.
    The hourly rate is €45.
    For larger or more extensive projects, a fixed price can be agreed upon request. Examples can be found on the Prices page.

    You will receive the finished texts as Word or PDF files. Transcriptions are usually line-by-line copies of the original documents; on request, I can also deliver them as continuous text so that you can use them directly.

    No. In accordance with Section 19 of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG) (small business regulation), no value added tax is shown.

    Postal address (for legal information only):

    Lucas Hafner, Höllbergstraße 4, 65201 Wiesbaden (Germany). 

    Note:
    For fast processing, please submit your documents digitally. If, for specific reasons, you still wish to send them by post, please contact us by email in advance.