Modern GreekBackground, Culture and Documents
Background on the Modern Greek language, its dialects and writing system, and the document requirements for sworn translations. Translations are made by Rbtv-registered, court-sworn translators and accepted by every Dutch authority.
Summary of sworn Modern Greek translation
Sworn translation between Dutch and Modern Greek is official translation carried out by a translator entered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator's signed statement and stamp give the translation legal standing, which is why bodies such as the IND, gemeenten and courts accept it.
Definition: sworn Modern Greek translation
Sworn Modern Greek translation: Sworn translation between Dutch and Modern Greek is official translation carried out by a translator entered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator's signed statement and stamp give the translation legal standing, which is why bodies such as the IND, gemeenten and courts accept it.
Facts about Modern Greek
- Writing system
- Greek alphabet
- Number of speakers
- 13 million
- Countries
- Griekenland, Cyprus
About sworn Modern Greek translations
International clients often use the words certified or notarised, while the Dutch system uses the term sworn (beëdigd). In the Netherlands the element that carries legal weight is the sworn, Rbtv-registered translator who signs and stamps the work; a notary is not involved in the translation itself. So if a Dutch body asks for a certified or official Modern Greek translation, a sworn translation is what they mean.
Only a translator sworn before a Dutch district court and listed in the Rbtv for the Dutch–Modern Greek pair, a register kept by Bureau Wbtv on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Security. That registration is what authorities check, not the translator's qualifications alone.
Civil-status documents (birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates), academic documents (diplomas and transcripts), criminal-record extracts, and various legal and corporate documents are the most common.
Documents and requirements for Modern Greek
Delivery time, apostille requirement and the destination authority per document type for Modern Greek destinations. For prices, see our pricing page.
| Document | Delivery time | Apostille required | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geboorteakte (Ληξιαρχική Πράξη Γεννήσεως) | 5-7 working days | Yes | Lixiarcheio, Nederlandse gemeente |
| Huwelijksakte (Ληξιαρχική Πράξη Γάμου) | 5-7 working days | Yes | Lixiarcheio, Nederlandse gemeente |
| Diploma + cijferlijst (Πτυχίο + Αναλυτική Βαθμολογία) | 5-7 working days | Depends | DOATAP (Griekenland), NUFFIC, universiteit |
| Rijbewijs (Άδεια Οδήγησης) | 5-7 working days | Depends | RDW, Nederlandse gemeente |
| Strafblad (Αντίγραφο Ποινικού Μητρώου) | 5-7 working days | Yes | IND, werkgever |
Documents we translate into Modern Greek
We translate every kind of official document to and from Modern Greek. Below are the document types people request most often:
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Apostille Convention countries where Modern Greek is official
When you have a document sworn-translated for one of these countries, a Dutch apostille is enough, so consular legalisation is not required.
- CyprusCY
- GreeceGR
Frequently asked questions about Modern Greek translations
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How we know this
This page is based on Dutch Wbtv legislation, the official Rbtv register and publications by De Rechtspraak and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Specific Modern Greek document requirements were verified with the relevant authorities in the destination countries.
By: Beëdigde Vertaling Online. Last updated on .
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