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Official, legally valid Dutch ↔ English translations by RBTV-registered sworn translators. With an acceptance guarantee and, combined with an apostille, usable in 129 convention countries.

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Sworn Dutch - English translations by RBTV-registered translators.

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What is a sworn English translation?

A sworn English translation is an official translation between Dutch and English made by a translator who has been sworn in by a Dutch court and listed in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator binds a signed statement, an official stamp and a signature to a copy of your document, which is what lets Dutch authorities such as the IND, your municipality, the courts and universities treat it as the official version.

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What is the difference between a certified and a sworn translation?

In the Netherlands the two terms describe the same thing. A certified translation here means a sworn translation: one produced by a court-sworn, Rbtv-registered translator who attaches a signed statement and an official stamp. In some other countries a certified translation can be a simple signed declaration without that legal standing, so when a Dutch authority asks for a certified translation it means the sworn version.

If you are sending a document abroad, check with the receiving authority whether they need the sworn translation legalised with an apostille as well.

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How much does a sworn English translation cost?

A sworn English translation costs from €60 for the first page, with each following page at €75. That base price covers the translation, the sworn statement, the official stamp and our acceptance guarantee. A digital copy (PDF by e-mail) is an optional add-on for €9.95, and registered shipping within the Netherlands is €9.95, free from €299. Standard delivery is 5 to 7 working days, with express available as an option.

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Sworn English translations — where and why they are used

English is by far the most requested language pair for sworn translations from the Netherlands. The demand comes from three directions: people emigrating to or studying in English-speaking countries (the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), companies exchanging legal and commercial documents with British and American partners, and international students whose foreign diplomas have to be assessed for a Dutch university through Nuffic.

A sworn English translator usually works in one of two registers. British English suits documents bound for the UK and Ireland, while American English fits the US, Canada and international legal bodies. Spelling and terminology differ in ways that matter to an authority — "realise" against "realize", "solicitor" against "attorney" — so the translator picks the register that the receiving body expects. We confirm that choice with you in the quote before any work starts.

For use in the United Kingdom, an apostille on the Dutch original is now required alongside the sworn translation, because British authorities no longer accept EU stamps without that treaty formality after Brexit. The UK has been part of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1965, so the apostille is issued by a Dutch district court. An apostille is €99 per document and you add it in the order form when you need it.

Common use cases

  • UK Home Office visa application — birth certificate, marriage certificate, BRP extract
  • Nuffic diploma assessment for international students in the Netherlands
  • US naturalisation (USCIS) — N-400 file
  • UK court proceedings — notarial deeds and articles of association
  • International employment contracts between a Dutch head office and a UK or US branch

Frequently asked questions: English translation

Is a certified English translation the same as a sworn one?
In the Netherlands, yes. Certified translation is the everyday English term for what is formally a sworn (beëdigde) translation by an Rbtv-registered translator. There is no separate Dutch certification tier. If a body asks for a certified or official English translation, a sworn translation is what they mean, and that is what we deliver.
How much does a sworn Dutch–English translation cost?
It starts at €60 for the first page, with €75 for each following page. The base price covers the translation, the sworn statement, the official stamp and the acceptance guarantee. A digital copy (€9.95), registered shipping (€9.95, free from €299) and an apostille (€99 per document) are optional extras.
How long does a sworn English translation take?
Standard delivery is 5–7 working days from confirmation of your order. If you need it sooner, express delivery takes 2–3 working days for a 50% surcharge (minimum €55), and same-day (shipped within 24 hours) is available for the Dutch–English pair on orders placed before 12:00 on a working day, for a 100% surcharge (minimum €75).
Will the IND accept an English translation?
The IND accepts foreign-language documents translated by a sworn (Rbtv) translator into Dutch, English, French or German. So a sworn English translation works where the IND allows English, and a sworn Dutch translation is the safe choice otherwise. Our acceptance guarantee confirms the translation will be accepted on quality grounds.
Do you translate from Dutch into English as well as the other way?
Yes. We translate in both directions at the same price. A Dutch birth certificate, diploma or extract goes into English for use abroad, and an English document goes into Dutch for use with an authority here. The translator and procedure are the same; only the direction of the text changes.
Do I need to send the original document?
In most cases a clear scan or photo is enough, because the sworn translator binds the translation to that copy. A few authorities insist on a translation bound to the physical original, which is the exception. If it applies to your case, we tell you before you order so you can post the original to us.
Do I also need an apostille on my English translation?
It depends on the country where you will use the document. An apostille, issued under the Hague Apostille Convention, confirms the document is genuine for use abroad. Many embassies and foreign authorities ask for one alongside the sworn translation. We can arrange it for €99 per document and deliver both together.

Behind the scenes: how we choose your English translator

Every request goes to a sworn English translator from the RBTV register. That page shows who does the work and how to order directly.