Transcription of Old Manuscripts – Fast, Reliable & Professional

Letters, Diaries, Certificates & Family Documents

I offer professional transcription of old manuscripts – whether they are (family) letters, diaries, certificates, or other historical documents. Each document is carefully deciphered and translated into modern, readable text.

Support for Academic, Genealogical & Archival Projects

Whether it’s an academic paper, genealogical research or an archival project – if you are faced with handwritten sources that are time-consuming or difficult to decipher, I provide transcription of old manuscripts for you reliably and accurately.

Professional Transcription of Old Manuscripts

Historical Scripts I transcribe:

  • Kurrent
  • Sütterlin
  • German cursive scripts from various eras (from around the 14th century onwards) 
  • Historical French, English and Italian scripts
  • Modern handwriting 
  • Gothic prints and historical printed works
  • Latin text passages (including translation)

Whether it’s a single document, a complete collection of letters or an extensive family archive, you will receive a careful and accurate transcription.
All texts are manually deciphered, without using AI or automatic tools.

How the Collaboration works

  1. You send me high-resolution scans or clear photos of your documents.

  2. I will then prepare a non-binding offer.

    Transcription is charged according to individual effort (hourly rate €45).

    Detailed examples of my work and further information can be found here: View pricing

  3. After receiving your approval, I will begin the transcription.

Genealogy

Are you stuck at a certain point in your genealogical research? Missing important information such as birth or death dates?

I would be happy to help you expand your family tree.

family tree, genealogy, Transcription of manuscripts, deciphering old scripts (Sütterlin, Kurrentschrift)

Examples of Old Manuscripts

View a selection of handwritings I have transcribed, including Sütterlin, Kurrent and other historical scripts.

About me

Learn more about my experience, qualifications and projects, including references and published transcriptions.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

All contents of your documents will are treated with strict confidentiality. Your data will not be shared with third parties.

Transcription of old manuscripts is offered at fair rates.

Lucas Hafner M.A.

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Old German handwritten documents, letters, transcription, Sütterlin, Kurrent