What is a sworn translation into English?

A sworn English translation is certified by a sworn translator. For this service in the Netherlands, the translator must be registered in the Rbtv for the relevant translation direction and sworn in by a Dutch court.

When do I need a sworn English translation?

You need a sworn translation when the receiving authority requests that form of certification. Send us its instructions with your document, and we will help you arrange the appropriate translation.

What does a sworn translation into English cost?

The price depends on your document and language combination. Send a readable copy for a no-obligation quote with a clear price and delivery time, including any requested legalisation.

How quickly can I receive my sworn English translation?

Include your deadline with your document. We will confirm the available delivery time in your quote. If you need the translation urgently, tell us straight away so we can check the options.

Can I use a sworn English translation abroad?

Sworn English translations are used for international applications. The receiving institution sets the requirements for certification and any legalisation. Send us those requirements, the destination and your documents so we can arrange the service for your request.

Sworn English translation

Need a sworn translation into English? Urgent Vertalen arranges translations of official documents, from birth certificates and diplomas to contracts and notarial deeds. Get a clear price and delivery time in advance, with legalisation available through the same team.

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What is a sworn English translation?

A sworn English translation is certified by a sworn translator. In the Netherlands, this requires registration in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv) for the relevant translation direction and being sworn in by a Dutch court.

At Urgent Vertalen, you can arrange your sworn English translation and any required legalisation in one place. Send us your document and deadline for a no-obligation quote.

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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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Have your official documents translated into English

Starting a job, applying to study or arranging an international business matter? We translate birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, certificates of conduct, contracts, powers of attorney, notarial deeds and court documents into English. Send us the documents for your application together, so we can quote for the complete translation request.

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Translation and legalisation, arranged together

From your translation to the applicable legalisation steps, Urgent Vertalen arranges the process for you. Our office in The Hague is close to embassies. You have one team to contact and a clear quote before you decide.

Need it urgently?

Tell us your deadline. We will check the available options for your translation and legalisation.

Clear steps and costs

Receive a quote with the legalisation steps and costs for your request. You know what we will arrange before giving the go-ahead.

Less travel to organise

Leave the visits for the agreed legalisation steps to us. You save yourself the journeys to submit and collect your documents.

One point of contact

Arrange your translation and legalisation through the same team. Our advisers help you with your document, destination and delivery options.

The right translator for your document

For sworn translations into English, we use translators registered in the Dutch Rbtv for the relevant translation direction and sworn in by a Dutch court. We match the assignment to the type of document, with attention to its terminology, names, dates and figures.

Urgent Vertalen holds three Kiwa certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 17100:2015 for translation services and ISO 27001:2022 for information security. View the certificates using the ISO links above, or read our policy statement.