The verdict in three sentences
In Denmark, there are no private notaries in the civil-law sense: notarial acts (notarialforretninger) are performed by the court, in Aarhus by the district court, so this article is for the law firms, authorised translators and documents-for-abroad providers who assist international clients. Their website costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, 60 000 to 250 000 DKK at an Aarhus agency (roughly 8 000 to 33 500 EUR), against a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR with Kolonell, including native English copy. Danish is supplied by you or quoted separately, and for a mostly Danish clientele, a local agency or freelancer remains the logical choice.
Who needs this website in Aarhus, and what for?
Aarhus has a highly international university, manufacturers such as Vestas and Arla, a busy port and a well-organised expat community. Their legal errands look alike: certifying a signature on a power of attorney to sell property abroad, obtaining an apostille, translating a civil status record, preparing a will for a binational couple, setting up an ApS or a subsidiary. They do not know that Denmark has no private notaries and search for notary Aarhus in English: your site has to guide them honestly.
- A page explaining the system: notarial certification happens at the court, the apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and your role is to prepare, draft, translate or coordinate.
- Paths by need: documents for use abroad, estates and wills, property purchase, company formation.
- Documents to prepare and a range for your fees.
- English first for this audience, Danish for local clients.
- Online booking and secure document upload.
Compliance, kept factual: the GDPR applies, supplemented by the Danish Data Protection Act and enforced by Datatilsynet; the CPR number is subject to specific rules and should not be requested in a web form. If the site belongs to a law firm, the profession's rules of good practice, overseen by the Advokatsamfundet, frame communication; keep it sober. Never use the word notary to describe your own role if you are not authorised. WCAG 2.1 AA remains the accessibility reference. This is not legal advice.
What do an Aarhus agency, a freelancer and Kolonell cost?
Prudent orders of magnitude, drawn from public price grids of Jutland agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, hourly rates published by Danish agencies and rates visible on Upwork and Malt. Rate used: about 7.46 DKK to 1 EUR.
| Criterion | Aarhus agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 order of magnitude | 60 000 to 250 000 DKK (about 8 000 to 33 500 EUR) | 20 000 to 70 000 DKK (about 2 700 to 9 400 EUR) | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed price |
| Out-of-scope hourly rate | Often 800 to 1 200 DKK (about 107 to 160 EUR) | Often 500 to 800 DKK (about 67 to 107 EUR) | Quoted before work starts |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Danish | Native | Native | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| English for expats | Good level, often translated | Variable | Native English included |
| Firm photos | Shoot often offered | Sometimes | Not included: local photographer or your photos |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Danish agencies often write excellent English: Kolonell's case rests mainly on the fixed price, the project manager and copy designed for a foreign reader who does not know the system. Aarhus is one to two hours ahead of our team based in Senegal (GMT): Google Meet calls at your hour, a weekly written update, no in-person meetings. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. See our international offer.
What does each package include for this kind of firm?
| Element | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical use | English site dedicated to documents for use abroad | Full site in one language | Full site, bilingual structure; Danish supplied by you or quoted |
| Danish system explained | One page | Detailed page with a diagram of steps | Pages per frequent destination country |
| Services | Main families | One page per service with documents and indicative fees | Paths by profile (researcher, family, company) |
| Booking | Link to your calendar | Embedded third-party calendar | Per service and per lawyer |
| Document upload | Link to your tool | Embedded third-party tool | Third-party tool linked to each path |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A custom client portal or file tracking is quoted on request, as is ongoing SEO.
What is the three-year cost?
Scenario: Danish and English site for a six-lawyer firm. Kolonell maintenance after support is quoted on request: same assumption on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Aarhus agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual build | 120 000 DKK, about 16 100 EUR | 8 200 EUR |
| Danish | Included | Supplied by you or quoted, assumption 1 600 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 1 000 DKK per month over 30 months, about 4 020 EUR | 4 020 EUR, quoted on request |
| Booking tool | 15 EUR per month, 540 EUR | 540 EUR |
| 6 extra pages | 6 hours at 130 EUR, 780 EUR | Quoted before work, assumption 500 EUR |
| Indicative total | About 21 440 EUR | 14 860 EUR |
An Aarhus freelancer can come in under both amounts for a simpler site; compare on the same scope.
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What red flags should you look for in quotes?
- Copy that presents your firm as a notary although certification belongs to the court.
- A form asking for the CPR number or a passport.
- Guaranteed apostille lead times, which depend on the authorities.
- A domain in the agency's name.
- No line on English copywriting: who writes, who reviews?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Mette S., partner in a six-lawyer firm in Aarhus C, already has a decent Danish site but gets English requests every week about powers of attorney and apostilles. She wants a dedicated English site. A local agency quotes 45 000 DKK (about 6 000 EUR), a freelancer 25 000 DKK (about 3 350 EUR). Kolonell proposes Starter at 2 700 EUR.
Gap with the agency: about 3 300 EUR; with the freelancer: about 650 EUR. Mette decides on the clarity of the page explaining the Danish system to foreigners, not on price.
FAQ
Are there private notaries in Aarhus?
No. In Denmark, notarial acts are performed by the court; the apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Private firms prepare, translate and coordinate.
How much does this kind of firm website cost in Aarhus in 2026?
As an order of magnitude, 60 000 to 250 000 DKK at an agency (about 8 000 to 33 500 EUR) and 20 000 to 70 000 DKK with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
Does Kolonell write in Danish?
No. Native copywriting is in English or French; Danish is supplied by you or quoted separately before kickoff.
How do we receive ID documents?
Through a secure third-party tool, often 20 to 40 EUR per month, without ever asking for the CPR number in a form.
How long until the site is live?
Starter and Growth in 3 to 4 weeks; Premium usually in 4 to 6 weeks on a written schedule, with 6 months of support.
Let's scope your project. Send us your services, your languages and the questions foreign clients ask you: we reply with a fixed-price package and a launch in 3 to 4 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
