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Official sworn English translations by Rbtv-registered, court-sworn translators. Order online from €39 per page — accepted by the IND, gemeenten, courts, DUO, UWV and foreign authorities, with our acceptance guarantee.
Sworn English translator — direct answer
A sworn English translator is a translator who has taken the oath before a Dutch court and is entered in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv) for the Dutch–English pair. Only their signed, stamped translation has legal validity for Dutch authorities such as the IND, gemeenten and courts.
At Beëdigde Vertaling Online you order a sworn English translation online from €39 per page, with our acceptance guarantee. Order now · Fixed price within 1 hour.
- Since 200620 years of experience
- Delivered100k+ translations
- GuaranteeAcceptance guarantee
- RegisteredRBTV
- Rating4.9/5 (2182)
- Reachable24/7 email & WhatsApp
Which document do you want translated?
Pick a category and order online. Upload your document and see your price up front — no quote step needed.
- Municipality & Civil StatusBirth, marriage and death certificates16 documentsView
- Notarial & LegalNotarial deeds, court rulings and powers of attorney25 documentsView
- Business & Chamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce extracts, contracts and company documents18 documentsView
- EducationDiplomas, transcripts and certificates15 documentsView
- Identity & ImmigrationPassport, driving licence and certificate of conduct9 documentsView
- MedicalMedical statements and health documents6 documentsView
- Financial & TaxBank statements, tax returns and financial documents8 documentsView
- Government & AuthoritiesGovernment documents and official decisions5 documentsView
- Other documentIs your document not listed? Start online right away.Order nowView
What we solve for you with a sworn English translation
We deliver a sworn English translation that is accepted by Dutch and foreign authorities. We take care of the legally valid sworn translation, with the signature and stamp of your sworn translator — with an apostille or legalisation via a Dutch court when you need it. Order online and see your price up front.
1.The IND or a gemeente asks for a sworn English translation
For immigration, naturalisation, MVV applications and civil-status registrations the IND and gemeenten only accept documents with an RBTV stamp. We link your sworn birth certificate translation into English to the right case route, so you work with a complete official document from the first step.
2.Your diploma or transcript needs recognition for study or work in English-speaking countries
For DUO, Nuffic, international authorities and educational institutions in English-speaking countries a diploma translation Dutch → English is needed once the original is in another language. We combine translation, the sworn statement and the apostille in a single order, so your file can be submitted as a complete set.
3.A court, notary or lawyer needs the translation
For legal files headed to international authorities — notarial deeds, judgments, powers of attorney and divorce orders — we assign a sworn English translator with legal subject-matter review. Your lawyer or notary receives a document that can be added straight to the file.
4.Foreign authorities ask for a sworn English translation
International authorities accept sworn translations and check the correct legalisation route. We match layout, apostille and any transliteration to the destination, for example the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and other English-speaking countries.
5.Your company needs Chamber of Commerce extracts, contracts or compliance documents
For international expansion, tenders and KYC procedures in English-speaking countries we deliver a sworn extract from the business register (kvk) translation into English with an invoice in your name, VAT itemised and a 14-day payment term for business clients reporting to international authorities.
Which authorities accept a sworn English translation?
A sworn English translation with an Rbtv stamp is accepted by the IND, Dutch gemeenten, courts, DUO, UWV, notaries, Nuffic and foreign authorities. The sworn statement is what gives the translation legal standing in official procedures.
For use outside the Netherlands an apostille from a Dutch court may be required. It legalises the sworn translator's signature and is valid in every country party to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.
Source: Bureau Wbtv — Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators · Last updated:
100% acceptance guarantee
Accepted by every authority, or we put it right at no cost to you.
Terms applyWhy choose BVO as your sworn English translator?
Clear pricing, specialist translators and an ordering process that takes you straight to a legally valid translation.
Acceptance guarantee
Our sworn translations are accepted by Dutch and foreign authorities. Read more about our acceptance guarantee.
Digital copy ready today
For Dutch ↔ English and Dutch ↔ French we deliver a digital copy (PDF scan) the same working day when you order before 12:00, against a surcharge.
From €39 per page
You see up front what your sworn English translation costs and order online. For Dutch ↔ English and English ↔ Dutch from €39 per page.
100.000+ translations since 2006
BVO has delivered official translations for private clients, companies and legal professionals since 2006.
Qualified, sworn translators
Every English translation is handled by a court-sworn translator entered in the RBTV.
Reachable 24/7, short lines
Need a sworn translation quickly or have a specific question? Contact us directly. Our team of project managers and sworn translators is reachable 24/7 by email and WhatsApp. On working days we reply within 1 hour.
Why you can rely on our sworn translators
You do not get a single link in the chain, but a team that handles translation, review and delivery as one professional file.
Officially court-sworn
Every translator has been sworn before a Dutch court and entered in the RBTV. The translation therefore has the same legal value as the original.
Specialisation per file type
Legal, medical, notarial and civil-status files are matched to a translator with demonstrable experience in that specific English field.
Apostille and legalisation service
For use abroad we arrange the apostille via a Dutch court when you need it. For non-convention countries we guide you through the consular legalisation route.
Legally valid at home and abroad
Our sworn English translations are accepted by the IND, gemeenten, courts, DUO, UWV and foreign authorities — with our acceptance guarantee.
Background on English — relevant for your translation
- English name
- English
- Writing system
- Latin alphabet
- Number of speakers
- 1.5 billion
- Main countries
- the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand
Who we produce English translations for every day
For official procedures you choose a sworn translation with an Rbtv stamp. These files come back to international authorities every day. Request a fixed price right away; within one hour you know which route is needed for English-speaking countries.
Immigrants from English-speaking countries
For an MVV, naturalisation and family reunification the IND, gemeenten and international authorities ask for sworn documents such as a birth certificate translation for immigration and a marriage certificate for civil status. We deliver the complete set in one order.
Students and professionals with English diplomas
For DUO, Nuffic, educational institutions in English-speaking countries and international authorities we deliver sworn diploma translations into English, transcripts and diploma supplements with the right apostille route.
Dutch companies with clients or branches in English-speaking countries
For expansion, tenders and compliance towards international authorities we deliver a extract from the business register (kvk) translated into English, annual accounts, articles of association and contracts on a business invoice.
Family law: marriages, births and divorces between NL and English-speaking countries
For marriages, births and divorces between the Netherlands and English-speaking countries, international authorities check the sworn marriage certificate translation and apostille as one file. We align both parts.
Lawyers, notaries and courts
For legal files headed to international authorities we bring in sworn English translators with legal subject-matter review. Your office receives a translation that can go straight into the case file.
Combine and save — popular bundles
Three combinations we often arrange in a single order, with direct coordination between our translator, the apostille desk and the courier.
Sworn English translation + apostille
For documents that must be submitted in English-speaking countries. We arrange the apostille at a Dutch court — €99 all-in, court fees included. This bundle matches the requirements of international authorities directly.
Express English: digital copy ready today
For Dutch ↔ English and Dutch ↔ French we deliver a digital copy (PDF scan) of your sworn translation with signature and stamp the same working day when you order before 12:00. Same-day delivery is available against a surcharge.
Request a quote or an ongoing partnership
Prefer a quote for your file first? For ongoing partnerships or large volumes we agree tailored fixed prices — with volume discounts from 5 sworn translations a month. With an invoice in your name and a 14-day payment term.
When does my sworn English translation need an apostille?
An apostille is required when your sworn English translation is used in English-speaking countries or another convention country. The apostille, issued by a Dutch court, legalises the sworn translator's signature. For use within the Netherlands no apostille is needed.
We arrange the full route of translation plus apostille for €99 all-in (court fees included). For non-convention countries we handle the consular legalisation route via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the destination country.
Source: De Rechtspraak — apostille and legalisation · Last updated:
Our expertise in numbers
Since 2006 BVO has built a specialist RBTV network for official translations. Here are the facts that make the difference for clients: experience, availability, language range and customer reviews.
Our office at Maastricht-Airport
BVO is based at Vliegveldweg 106, 6199 AD Maastricht-Airport. This is where our editorial team runs the final checks, registers every sworn translation and keeps file copies in line with our retention period. Our team at Maastricht-Airport consists of qualified, court-sworn translators and project managers. Every translation is reviewed internally before delivery.
Maastricht-Airport · KvK 14093828 · Response time: within 1 hour on working days
Price of a sworn English translator
From €39 per first page for English, including the sworn statement, stamp and sworn declaration. A digital copy (PDF scan) and shipping are optional add-ons. You see up front what your sworn English translation costs and order online. An apostille can be added for €99 all-in, including court fees and the request at a Dutch court.
Order before 12:00 = digital copy ready today
For Dutch ↔ English and Dutch ↔ French, against a surcharge.
International shipping and formatting for English-speaking countries
Many sworn English translations are not only submitted in the Netherlands but travel on to English-speaking countries or other destinations. We match formatting, the sworn statement and any apostille or consular legalisation to that, so your document is accepted in one go.
Digital delivery worldwide
As an option you receive a PDF scan of your sworn English translation with the physical signature and the sworn stamp of the sworn translator — directly valid for Dutch authorities that accept digital certification.
Worldwide shipping
We send paper copies of your sworn English translation by registered post via PostNL or DHL Express, with track & trace and, on request, bound to a certified copy of the original.
Apostille or consular legalisation
For use abroad we arrange the apostille via a Dutch court — €99 all-in, court fees included. For non-convention countries we handle the consular legalisation route via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How long does a sworn English translation take?
Standard delivery for a sworn English translation is 5–7 working days, measured from the moment your order is complete. For Dutch ↔ English and Dutch ↔ French we deliver a digital copy (PDF scan) the same working day when you order before 12:00, against a surcharge.
Express delivery within 24–48 hours is available for other languages against a surcharge. The final delivery time is stated on your order confirmation, and we report every progress step by email.
Source: BVO — delivery terms · Last updated:
Frequently asked questions about a sworn English translator
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Who compiled this information
Editorial team
RBTV-certifiedEditing & subject-matter review English — Beëdigde Vertaling Online
Qualifications
- Subject-matter review English by an RBTV translator
- All content checked by RBTV-sworn translators
- 20 years of specialist experience (since 2006)
Areas of expertise
This page was written and reviewed by our editorial team, based on the Dutch Sworn Interpreters and Translators Act (Wbtv), the Rbtv register kept by Bureau Wbtv (part of the Council for Legal Aid), and the procedural requirements of Dutch and foreign authorities. Last verified on .
Show official sources
- Bureau Wbtv — Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv)
- Wetten.overheid.nl — Sworn Interpreters and Translators Act (Wbtv)
- De Rechtspraak — apostille and legalisation
- Netherlands Worldwide — legalisation (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- IND — Translation and legalisation of documents
- Nuffic — Apply for diploma recognition
- Rijksoverheid.nl — Legalise a Dutch document with an apostille
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More information
- Background on English: culture, dialects and script (language context instead of translator context)
- Order a sworn English translation (pricing, delivery time, online form)
- How our acceptance guarantee works (terms and procedure)
- About BVO — since 2006, RBTV network (team, quality policy)
