Sworn Frenchtranslation
Official, legally valid Dutch ↔ French translations by RBTV-registered sworn translators. With an acceptance guarantee and, combined with an apostille, usable in 129 convention countries.
French Translations
Sworn Dutch - French translations by RBTV-registered translators.
Which document would you like translated?
Deed of sale
From €41 excl. VAT
Mortgage deed
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of gift
From €41 excl. VAT
Cohabitation agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of transfer
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of incorporation
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of division
From €41 excl. VAT
Leasehold deed
From €41 excl. VAT
Personal Records Database extract (BRP)
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of registration
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of naturalisation
From €41 excl. VAT
Declaration of name use
From €41 excl. VAT
Proof of life certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
Declaration of Dutch citizenship
From €41 excl. VAT
Extract from the judicial records
From €41 excl. VAT
Declaration of nationality
From €41 excl. VAT
Court judgment
From €41 excl. VAT
Summons
From €41 excl. VAT
Petition
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of inheritance
From €41 excl. VAT
Estate power of attorney
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of denial of paternity
From €41 excl. VAT
Court order
From €41 excl. VAT
Official police report
From €41 excl. VAT
Course description
From €41 excl. VAT
Course catalogue
From €41 excl. VAT
Diploma recognition statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Teaching qualification
From €41 excl. VAT
Extract from the UBO register
From €41 excl. VAT
Shareholders' register
From €41 excl. VAT
Minutes of the general meeting of shareholders
From €41 excl. VAT
Business transfer agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Medical records
From €41 excl. VAT
Bank statements
From €41 excl. VAT
Notarial deed
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of no impediment to marriage
From €41 excl. VAT
Adoption certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of acknowledgement of a child
From €41 excl. VAT
Registered partnership certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of deregistration
From €41 excl. VAT
Family record book
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of name change
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of descent
From €41 excl. VAT
Prenuptial agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Civic integration diploma
From €41 excl. VAT
Declaration of antecedents
From €41 excl. VAT
Landlord reference
From €41 excl. VAT
Employer's statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Payslip
From €41 excl. VAT
Letter of reference
From €41 excl. VAT
Letter of dismissal
From €41 excl. VAT
Non-compete clause
From €41 excl. VAT
Secondment agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
UWV benefits decision
From €41 excl. VAT
Tax return
From €41 excl. VAT
Annual income statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Pension statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Annual report
From €41 excl. VAT
Credit registration (BKR)
From €41 excl. VAT
Certificate of residence
From €41 excl. VAT
Insurance certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
School leaving certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
School report
From €41 excl. VAT
Internship agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Dyslexia statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Education agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Diploma supplement
From €41 excl. VAT
Vaccination certificate
From €41 excl. VAT
Doctor's statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Health declaration
From €41 excl. VAT
Pharmacist's statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Divorce settlement agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Parenting plan
From €41 excl. VAT
Maintenance court order
From €41 excl. VAT
Tenancy agreement
From €41 excl. VAT
Deed of suretyship
From €41 excl. VAT
Sworn statement
From €41 excl. VAT
Parental authority register extract
From €41 excl. VAT
Contract
From €41 excl. VAT
Patent
From €41 excl. VAT
Terms and conditions
From €41 excl. VAT
Military service declaration
From €41 excl. VAT
Fine or penalty notice
From €41 excl. VAT
Probation report
From €41 excl. VAT
What is a sworn French translation?
A sworn French translation is an official translation between Dutch and French made by a translator who has been sworn in by a Dutch court and listed in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator binds a signed statement, an official stamp and a signature to a copy of your document, which is what lets Dutch authorities such as the IND, your municipality, the courts and universities treat it as the official version.
Source: Bureau Wbtv · Last updated:
What is the difference between a certified and a sworn translation?
In the Netherlands the two terms describe the same thing. A certified translation here means a sworn translation: one produced by a court-sworn, Rbtv-registered translator who attaches a signed statement and an official stamp. In some other countries a certified translation can be a simple signed declaration without that legal standing, so when a Dutch authority asks for a certified translation it means the sworn version.
If you are sending a document abroad, check with the receiving authority whether they need the sworn translation legalised with an apostille as well.
Source: Bureau Wbtv · Last updated:
How much does a sworn French translation cost?
A sworn French translation costs from €41 for the first page, with each following page at €75. That base price covers the translation, the sworn statement, the official stamp and our acceptance guarantee. A digital copy (PDF by e-mail) is an optional add-on for €9.95, and registered shipping within the Netherlands is €9.95, free from €299. Standard delivery is 5 to 7 working days, with express available as an option.
Source: Beëdigd Vertaalbureau pricing 2026 · Last updated:
Sworn French translations — where and why they are used
French is the third most requested language for sworn translations in the Netherlands. The demand comes from France itself, French-speaking Belgium (Wallonia and Brussels), Luxembourg and, to a lesser extent, French-speaking Africa (Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Algeria, Madagascar). France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Algeria (since 9 July 2026) are part of the Hague Apostille Convention; for Senegal and Morocco an apostille is available but follows a different path, and Madagascar still requires consular legalisation through the embassy.
A sworn French translation needs attention for the difference between French and Belgian French, particularly in legal terms, and for the correct rendering of French authority names such as Préfecture, Tribunal administratif and Cour de cassation. The terminology matters: "avocat" carries a different role from a Belgian "pleider", and a Belgian "notaire" holds powers that a French one does not. Getting these wrong is a common reason a translation is sent back.
For a French mairie (for example when a Dutch national marries in France) and for a Belgian or Luxembourg municipality, Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 applies: a Dutch birth or marriage certificate is accepted without an apostille, with a sworn French translation or a multilingual standard form. A notarial deed or a diploma falls outside that regulation and does get an apostille from a Dutch court; for Switzerland and Canada the apostille remains the route. We tell you which route applies before you order.
Common use cases
- Préfecture (France) — marriage application with a Dutch birth certificate
- Belgian municipality — registration in the population register (BRP extract)
- French university — diploma recognition through Centre ENIC-NARIC France
- Notary in Brussels — Dutch power of attorney or certificate of inheritance
- Luxembourg labour market — Dutch employment statement and contract
Frequently asked questions: French translation
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How much does a sworn Dutch–French translation cost?
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Do I need a sworn French translation for the IND?
Can you translate my French diploma for use in the Netherlands?
Do I also need an apostille for a French translation?
Do I have to send the original documents?
Behind the scenes: how we choose your French translator
Every request goes to a sworn French translator from the RBTV register. That page shows who does the work and how to order directly.