Sworn Frenchtranslation
Official, legally valid Dutch ↔ French translations by RBTV-registered sworn translators. Accepted by every Dutch authority and, combined with an apostille, in more than 120 countries worldwide.
French Translations
Sworn Dutch - French translations by RBTV-registered translators.
Which document would you like translated?
Birth certificate
From €51
Marriage certificate
From €51
Death certificate
From €51
Divorce certificate
From €51
Deed of sale
From €51
Mortgage deed
From €51
Deed of gift
From €51
Cohabitation agreement
From €51
Deed of transfer
From €51
Deed of division
From €51
Leasehold deed
From €51
Personal Records Database extract (BRP)
From €51
Certificate of registration
From €51
Declaration of name use
From €51
Proof of life certificate
From €51
Declaration of nationality
From €51
Notarial deed
From €51
Certificate of no impediment to marriage
From €51
Adoption certificate
From €51
Deed of acknowledgement of a child
From €51
Registered partnership certificate
From €51
Certificate of deregistration
From €51
Family record book
From €51
Deed of name change
From €51
Certificate of descent
From €51
Prenuptial agreement
From €51
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.
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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.
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How much does a sworn French translation cost?
A sworn French translation costs from €51 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: Akte Vertalen 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 and Luxembourg are part of the Hague Apostille Convention; for Senegal and Morocco an apostille is available but follows a different path, and Algeria and Madagascar still require 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 — the standard route is the Dutch original plus an apostille plus a sworn French translation. Belgian municipalities use the same combination, but the apostille goes through the Belgian Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs rather than a French préfecture. 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
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.