Sworn Russiantranslation
Official, legally valid Dutch ↔ Russian translations by RBTV-registered sworn translators. Accepted by every Dutch authority and, combined with an apostille, in more than 120 countries worldwide.
Russian Translations
Sworn Dutch - Russian 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 Russian translation?
A sworn Russian translation is an official translation between Dutch and Russian 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 Russian translation cost?
A sworn Russian translation costs from €71 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 Russian translations — where and why they are used
Russian is the official language of the Russian Federation and is widely used across former Soviet states (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan), where it serves as a second official or working language alongside the national one. For applicants in the Netherlands the demand is mainly about legal documents in property, inheritance and family matters, and — since 2022 — migration documents for Russian nationals entering the Netherlands through humanitarian procedures.
Russian uses the Cyrillic script, which means the translation has to be correct typographically as well as linguistically — a wrongly transcribed name almost always leads to rejection by the IND or a municipality. We transcribe names by a recognised standard and follow the guidance of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for diplomatic documents.
The Russian Federation has been part of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1992, but there have been practical complications since 2022: Dutch district courts still issue apostilles for use in Russia, yet many Russian authorities respond slowly or ask for additional consular legalisation. For sworn Russian translations bound for Russian bodies, we recommend confirming the current acceptance route with the receiving authority before you order.
Common use cases
- Russian residence registration (much reduced since 2022)
- Russian notary — sale of property in Moscow or St Petersburg
- Kazakh migration service — work permit for expats employed in the Netherlands
- Rosreestr — Dutch inheritance procedure for Russian real estate
- IND — translation of Russian originals for humanitarian procedures
Behind the scenes: how we choose your Russian translator
Every request goes to a sworn Russian translator from the RBTV register. That page shows who does the work and how to order directly.