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

A regular legal translation focuses on the content of your document. A sworn translation is certified by a translator registered in the Dutch Rbtv for the relevant translation direction and sworn in by a Dutch court. Send us the receiving authority’s instructions and we will help you choose the service you need.

How does a legal translation agency ensure the confidentiality of my documents?

Urgent Vertalen holds ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security, alongside ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015. You can view our policy statement. Tell us about any specific confidentiality agreement when you request a quote.

Can any translation agency translate legal documents?

Legal documents call for knowledge of the terminology and the legal systems involved. Legal translation is not automatically sworn translation. At Urgent Vertalen, you can arrange both regular and sworn translations, matched to your document and its intended use.

How long does it take to translate a legal document?

Send us your document, language combination and deadline. We will confirm the delivery time and price in your quote. Need it urgently? Include your deadline so we can check the available options straight away.

Do I need legalisation for my legal translation?

Legalisation may be needed when a document or sworn translation is submitted abroad. The route depends on the document, destination and receiving authority. We can arrange applicable legalisation alongside your translation; include the recipient’s instructions with your request.

Which languages can you arrange for legal translations?

We arrange legal translations in a wide range of languages. Send us the source and target languages with your document for a quote, or view our available languages.

Legal translation agency

Need a legal translation for a contract, deed or court document? Urgent Vertalen arranges regular and sworn translations for individuals, law firms and businesses. Send us your document for a no-obligation quote with a clear price and delivery time.

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Expert translations at a fair price

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ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001

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ISO-certified translation agency

Have your business texts, personal documents and sworn translations handled by our ISO-certified translation agency.

ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001

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Sworn and standard translations

Fast, personal service

Need your translation quickly? Tell us your deadline. We will help you arrange an express translation and any legalization you need.

Express translations without a 'rush fee'

Often ready within 24 hours

Three ISO certifications

Urgent Vertalen is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 17100 for translation services and ISO 27001 for information security.

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Your legal documents in trusted hands

From a power of attorney to a judgment or commercial agreement, your legal document deserves careful attention. Urgent Vertalen arranges your legal translation with a clear price and delivery time agreed in advance. Have a deadline? Tell us when you send your document, and we will confirm the options in your quote.

For documents used by a notarial practice, see our translation services for notaries.

Legal terminology, accurately translated

A legal translation calls for more than fluent language. Legal terms need to make sense in the context of the document and the legal systems involved. We assign your translation to a translator with relevant document expertise, so the wording, terminology and meaning receive the attention they need.

For property transactions, we also provide purchase agreement translations.

Preparing a legal document for translation? Read our guide to choosing a translator for legal documents and the information to include in your brief.

For documents involving another legal system, read our guide to legal translations across legal systems and the context to include in your translation brief.

Your translation in three simple steps

You send us a scan of your documents by e-mail.

We arrange the translation as soon as possible.

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Translation agency Urgent Vertalen provides express translations on a daily basis. *We can often provide a (sworn) translation within 24 hours, without charging a so-called 'rush fee'.

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Three ISO certifications for your legal translation

Urgent Vertalen is certified by Kiwa to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 17100:2015 for translation services and ISO 27001:2022 for information security. These certifications provide independent evidence of our approach to quality and the protection of your information.

ISO 27001 addresses the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. View the certificates using the ISO links above, or read our policy statement. For a specific confidentiality agreement, discuss your requirements with us when you request your translation.