PolishBackground, Culture and Documents
Background on the Polish 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 Polish translation
Sworn translation between Dutch and Polish 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 Polish translation
Sworn Polish translation: Sworn translation between Dutch and Polish 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 Polish
- Writing system
- Latin alphabet
- Number of speakers
- 45 million
- Countries
- Polen
About sworn Polish 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 Polish 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–Polish 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 Polish
Delivery time, apostille requirement and the destination authority per document type for Polish destinations. For prices, see our pricing page.
| Document | Delivery time | Apostille required | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geboorteakte (akt urodzenia) | 5-7 working days | Yes | Urząd Stanu Cywilnego (USC) |
| Diploma + cijferlijst | 5-7 working days | Depends | Nuffic, IDW, Poolse universiteit |
| Huwelijksakte (akt małżeństwa) | 5-7 working days | Yes | Urząd Stanu Cywilnego (USC) |
| KvK-uittreksel → KRS | 5-7 working days | Yes | Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy (KRS) |
| Verklaring van ongehuwd zijn | 5-7 working days | Yes | USC bij huwelijksaangifte |
Documents we translate into Polish
We translate every kind of official document to and from Polish. Below are the document types people request most often:
Is your document type not listed? See all 103 document types.
Apostille Convention countries where Polish 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.
- PolandPL
Frequently asked questions about Polish 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 Polish document requirements were verified with the relevant authorities in the destination countries.
By: Beëdigde Vertaling Online. Last updated on .
Sworn translation Polish
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