Translation agency for private individuals

Urgent Vertalen, a leading translation agency, offers high-quality and accurate translations of your personal documents. Every year, we provide numerous translations in various languages for many private individuals.

Officially recognised translations, guaranteed
Sworn translations and full legalisation service
Often ready within 24 hours, no 'rush fee'
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Customised translation services for private individuals

It’s common sense to us: private individuals are more than welcome to submit their translation requests. Many translation agencies find private individuals time-consuming, but for Urgent Vertalen, coming up with the right plan of action for a private translation assignment is what we do.

Our clients rate our service a 9.5, based on over 2400 reviews. We take great pride in that, of course. Many private clients call our advisers after receipt of their documents, to thank them for relieving them of a lot of stress in a situation that often comes with a lot of pressure. That’s why we do what we do. Whether you’re getting married, divorcing, studying or working abroad, we know how to help you navigate the process.

The guarantees of our translation agency

Highly competitive pricing
Recent market surveys show that the rates of our translation agency are 36.8% more affordable on average, compared to most of our peers.
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001
Highest quality, fixed low price
Highest quality guarantee
Your text or document - sworn or non-sworn - translated at the most competitive rate and with the highest quality. We commit to a 100% satisfaction rate towards our clients.
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001
Native speaker translators
90% sworn translations
Lightning-speed service
Say goodbye to time lost sending mail and collecting documents. We know The Hague like the back of our hand and are happy to help.
Express translations without a 'rush fee'
Often ready within 24 hours
Certified translation agency with quality guarantee
Urgent Vertalen is one of the few translation agencies that, in addition to the quality management standard (ISO 9001) and the translation services standard (ISO 17100), is also certified to the data security standard (ISO 27001).
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Conventiently located in the Archipel neighbourhood of The Hague

Urgent Vertalen is located in the Archipel neighbourhood in The Hague, exactly where many embassies and consulates of a variety of countries are located. Of course, this means we are familliar faces to the embassies and are able to communicate with the embassy staff in an informal manner. Good for complicated files, that you know in advance what to expect from each other.
It’s no fluke that many embassies and consulates refer you to us, the leading translation agency of The Hague. They know things will proceed properly if you place your translation and legalization request with us.

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.
Lightning-speed dispatch by the courier.
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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We are happy to help
We help our clients with over 30 languages
Security ensured
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 and ISO 27001 certified
3000+ ratings
Satisfied clients rate us a 9.7 based on 3000+ reviews

Why have a plan of action?

The correct translation of a document from one into the other language does not guarantee the suitability of the translation for all purposes. Official institutes require the translation to be performed by a sworn translator, with the sworn translation bearing the stamp, signature and statement of the sworn translator.

If you need to use the documents abroad, outside of the Netherlands, the documents also have to be legalized before they are accepted in the target country. The legalization method for documents differs from country to country. You don’t want to run into any unpleasant surprises abroad, e.g. if it turns out your documents are not accepted after all. This can have major consequences. This means that it is very important that you know the intended use of your translation in advance.

Our experienced translation advisers know exactly what process needs to be gone through so your documents can be accepted abroad. They are happy to help you make a plan of action for this, with no strings attached. This can be done via telephone, or in the comfort of our office. There is no need to make an appointment at Urgent Vertalen; feel free to walk in during our office hours for a non-binding translation plan.

Most popular languages at this time

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United Kingdom
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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France
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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Spain
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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China
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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Germany
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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Saudi Arabia
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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Italy
Average rate from €0.10 per word
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The only true full-service translation agency in the Netherlands

Many translation agencies use the term ‘full-service’, but provide a service that is not recognised for your intended use. In that case, you pay for a great translation that is of no use to you, which is a waste of your money. Full-service translation goes beyond translation; it should completely take care of the process for you, in light of your intended use of the translation.

As mentioned earlier, a sworn translation also has to be legalized in most cases, which has to take place in The Hague. Based in The Hague, Urgent Vertalen is in the unique position to start the legalization procedure the same afternoon after the translation is completed and legalize your documents in the shortest possible time. Within The Hague, we provide all legalizations, visiting the necessary authorities by bicycle – both the fastest mode of transport within the city centre and also environmentally conscious.

Curious about our legalization process? We filmed a ‘day in The Hague’ to give you a behind-the-scenes look. Watch the following video to see how we put your mind at ease:

Translation agency for private individuals. How much is it?

We calculare the rates for a regular (non-sworn) translation based on your language combination and the number of words in your documents. This means we can provide translations from €0.10 per word, exclusive of VAT. Our rates for sworn translations start at €0.16 per word, exclusive of VAT. We calculate our rates based on the time the translator needs to translate your documents. Transparent and fair. View our rates.
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Satisfied customers: 9.6 based on over 3000+ reviews

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30/05/2025 Hans, Bruinsma

“Goede communicatie en snelle afhandeling”

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27/05/2025 sadik usluer, vlaardingen

“ik heb meerdere keren documenten laten vertalen en ben zeer tevreden hoe het ze mij hebben geholpen,”

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24/05/2025 Erik, Haarlem

“Snelle offerte, goede opvolging en vertaling snel geleverd”

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23/05/2025 Raymond , Heemstede

“Prima en snel”

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23/05/2025 Rodrigo, Panama

“The first contact was easy and quick for response. The work delivered on time as expected.”

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