Sworn translator
Our sworn translators take care of our sworn translations. A sworn translation is often referred to as an ‘official translation’. But not every document needs to be translated by a sworn translator. Some examples of documents that we translate on a daily basis include: birth certificates, general terms and conditions, diplomas, wills and mortgage deeds. Most of these documents are required for submission to official authorities and therefore require a sworn translation. A sworn translation bears the stamp, signature and declaration of the sworn translator.
36.8% lower rates on average and 48.7% faster compared to other translation agencies.
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Professional, sworn translator
Completely reliable. Strict security and confidentiality in accordance with the ISO 27001 standard applies to every translation job.
Strict security and confidentiality according to ISO 27001.
In addition to the Privacy Act (AVG), we have all signed a confidentiality agreement. Urgent Vertalen is one of the few translation agencies that, in addition to ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 17100 translation services, is also certified for the ISO 27001 information security standard. As a result, our processes meet very strict requirements on the basis of security, among other things, to provide extra protection for your documentation and data.
3 x ISO Gecertificeerd
Completely reliable. Strict secrecy according to ISO 27001 applies to every translation job.
Strikte geheimhouding volgens ISO 27001
A sworn translation that is legally valid and certified by a sworn translator.
We use sworn translators to perform our sworn translations. A sworn translator has completed a translation programme at a higher professional education level and is authorised to translate official documents such as deeds, certificates, diplomas, birth certificates or extracts from the Chamber of Commerce. On a day-to-day basis, Translation agency Urgent Vertalen performs translation assignments or large international companies, small companies and private individuals.
Choose the easy legalization process Urgent Vertalen offers
Do you need a sworn translation for use outside the Netherlands? In those cases, a sworn translation (usually) requires legalization. After legalization, the documentation will be accepted in the country of your destination. Choose the easy legalization process Urgent Vertalen offers. Leading translation agency Urgent Vertalen, conveniently located in The Hague. Because we are located a stone’s throw from the Court of The Hague, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (CDC) and most consulates, we can offer the convenience of legalization at a very affordable rate. Your benefits include:
We are around the corner from the embassy
Extra fast
No more time wasted due to mail delivery. No more time spent on collecting your documentation. We know the city of The Hague like the back of our hands and are happy to assist you.
No extra charges
Due to our many years of experience with legalized translations, we know exactly how and when your documentation will be accepted in the country of your destination. Our documents meet all requirements.
More security
No costs for fuel, parking or public transportation. And definitely no extra costs for delivering and picking up your documentation on different days.
No precious personal time wasted
Obtaining a legalization takes you at least half a day. For some countries you may even be forced to pick up the legalization a few days later, meaning that you will be traveling to The Hague once again.
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 and ISO 27001 certified
Professional sworn translations and legalizations
Fast, reliable and at the best price
Your translation in 3 easy steps
Send us a scan or photo of your documents by email
The sworn translation will be provided for you by a sworn translator as soon as possible
You will receive your translation per email first, followed by the hard-copy which will be delivered to you either by direct mail or courier
Your documents sworn translated in various language combinations
You would like to obtain a sworn translation of a document, and Dutch is not the source language or the target language of the document? Not a problem! Nowadays, there are more and more translators for a number of language combinations with English being the source or target language Think for example of a sworn translation from English into German. Unfortunately, for some language combinations there are no sworn translators in the Netherlands and a direct sworn translation is not possible. This means that it is always necessary to have a sworn translation into Dutch performed first, and then a sworn translation into the target language. No problem. Of course, at Urgent Vertalen you can always expect a clear and attractive rate, in spite of the extra translation that is required.
When is a sworn translation not necessary?
A sworn translation is only required if you need a translation of official documents for official authorities. A regular translation is often performed for “personal use” and is often not intended for officialdom. We provide both translations with the highest possible quality.
What our clients are saying
“Urgent Vertalen occasionally translates tender and quotation texts for us for French and English quotations that we draw up for our customers. Every time they do it spot-on, on all fronts. Urgent Vertalen is fast, flexible, good and they think along with me.”
Karel
Koppens
“We quickly received a quote for the pages we wanted translated and immediately received a response when some things needed to be changed. Due to urgency, the documents were sent with DHL Express and we already received them the next day! That was really nice.”
Lies
Bekker-Taling
“They are super fast and professional. They helped me with some extra information and have a handy online system for signing quotes. Everything went super fast and smoothly and I received the translations within a few days. Absolutely perfect!”
Eline
Eerbeek
“I have already had documents translated at Urgent Vertalen twice. They are really nice and available. The documents are quickly translated and sent to my home.”
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Romana Fasoli
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What is the price of a translation provided by a sworn translation agency?
We calculate the costs for a sworn translator based on the time the translator spends translating the document. Transparent and fair. The costs for the translation highly depend on the type of translation you need and the type of service you require. The price table below will give you a clearer picture of the costs.
Professional Translation
Translation by certified translator
Native speaker of the target language
High quality at a
fixed, low rate
Fast, affordable and quality guaranteed
ISO-9001 and ISO-27001 compliant
Starting at €0.10 per word, VAT excluded
Not checked by another
translator in accordance with ISO-17100
Translation Extra Security
Translation by certified translator
Translation checked and edited by another translator
High quality at a
fixed, low rate
Fast, affordable and quality guaranteed
ISO-9001,
ISO-27001 and ISO-17100 compliant
Optimal quality
due to extra check
Starting at €0.14 per word, VAT excluded
Including check by another
translator in accordance with ISO-17100
Mostly selected
Sworn Translation
Translation by certified translator
High quality at a
fixed, low rate
Fast, affordable and quality guaranteed
ISO-9001,
ISO-27001 and ISO-17100 compliant
Officially recognized translation within the Netherlands
Guaranteed acceptance of the translation by all Dutch authorities (including municipalities, courts, INS and educational institutions)
Starting at €0.16 per word, VAT excluded
Legalization service
Global acceptance of the legalized documentation guaranteed
Fast and highly affordable
Time-saving; we will return the document(s) to you ready-for-use
Money-saving; our service fees are often lower than your travel costs
ISO-9001 and ISO-27001 compliant
Starting at €37, VAT excluded
Always a professional sworn translation
By being sworn in, the translator undertakes to be conscientious and impartial, to behave as befits a professional sworn translator and to maintain confidentiality with regard to confidential information.
In addition, Urgent Vertalen has its own privacy policy. If you are looking for more guarantee in addition to our privacy policy, we are of course prepared to sign a non-disclosure agreement drawn up by you.
All our translators are native speakers and have earned their bachelor’s degree or higher. In addition, all our sworn translators have taken their oath at one of the courts in the Netherlands. Translators deposit their signatures with the relevant court, to enable the legalization of signatures on their sworn translations. This is what gives them the right to use the title of ‘sworn translator’.
In order to obtain a sworn translation of the required document a clearly legible unedited scan or photo of the original document is sufficient for us. The document will be translated by one of our sworn translators, who is a native speaker of the target language. One of our dedicated project leaders will determine which sworn translator best suits the professional jargon used in your specific document. A copy of the original will then be printed out and attached to the translated document. The sworn translator provides the document with their signature and stamp, and adds their official translator statement. Now the sworn translation is an officially valid document.
You can obtain a sworn translation of your document from Den Haag’s leading translation agency into any language you wish. For example, we provide sworn translations from and into English, French and German. But also from and into Chinese, Japanese or Arabic.
A sworn translation is performed by one of our sworn translators. If the translation is required for use outside the Netherlands you will need to have the sworn translation legalised.
Languages often required in sworn translations
Frequently Asked Questions
A sworn translator is a translator who has been sworn in by a court and has therefore been given the authority to translate official documents. These translations have legal validity.
When you need to have official documents such as diplomas, deeds, wills, or legal documents translated for official purposes such as immigration, studying abroad, or legal proceedings.
A sworn translator is a translator who has been sworn in by a court and has therefore been given the authority to translate official documents. These translations have legal validity.
Although many countries accept sworn translations, requirements may vary. We always recommend checking this with the relevant authority in the country of destination.
A regular translator should in principle be able to translate any type of text, but does not have the official authority, nor the recognition to translate legal documents. A sworn translator has completed special training and has been recognized by the court to translate official documents.
Many countries have registers of sworn translators. You can look up the translator’s name in these registers to verify their qualifications.
Costs vary based on the complexity and length of the document, as well as the language pair. It is always best to request a quote from our translation agency in advance.
The duration depends on the length and complexity of the document. Simple documents can be translated in a few days, while more complex documents may take more time.
