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Luxembourg Document Translation Requirements

Need your Luxembourgish document translated for the U.S. — or a U.S. document accepted in Luxembourg? Start with the direction: the translation, certification, and apostille rules are not the same.

USCIS accepted formatWES-ready package
Signed & stamped Certificate of AccuracyComplete, word-for-word translationExact structure preserved
Sarah Jenkins

Requirements reviewed by Sarah Jenkins

Academic Credential Translation Specialist · Last verified June 2026

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Reviewed June 2026 · Sarah Jenkins

Luxembourg document translation requirements — the short answer

Luxembourg follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translator appointed by the Minister of Justice and sworn before the Supreme Court. Generally required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin.

01Submitting in Luxembourg
Luxembourg follows the sworn translation standard. Translator appointed by the Minister of Justice and sworn before the Supreme Court.
02Submitting in the United States
Use a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy for USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators. Cover every visible field, seal, stamp, signature, and note.
03Apostille
Generally required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin

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Quick reference

What are Luxembourg's document translation requirements?

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Translation standardSworn translation
Who can translateTranslator appointed by the Minister of Justice and sworn before the Supreme Court
ApostilleGenerally required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin
Accepted languagesFrench, German, or Luxembourgish (depending on authority)
Responsible authorityMinistry of Foreign and European Affairs (Luxembourg)
Important: If an apostille is required for a foreign document, it must be obtained before the sworn translation is carried out in Luxembourg.

Official-use requirements

How do document translation rules work in Luxembourg?

The local certification system, who may translate, and what gives the finished document legal effect.

01

Who can translate documents for use in Luxembourg?

Only translators designated by the Minister of Justice and entered onto the official list of sworn experts may produce sworn translations in Luxembourg. Appointed translators must take an oath before the civil chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice and are authorised to perform translations for judicial and administrative purposes.
02

What makes a translation official in Luxembourg?

An official sworn translation must include the translator’s stamp and signature, a certification of accuracy, and matching page numbering between the original and translation. The translation is typically attached to the source document (or certified copy), with the stamp bridging both documents.
03

How does Luxembourg treat documents from abroad?

Foreign documents intended for use before Luxembourg authorities generally require an apostille or legalisation issued by the competent authority in the country of origin before being translated by a Luxembourg sworn translator.
04

Legal basis

Sworn experts, translators and interpreters in Luxembourg are governed by the modified Law of 7 July 1971 concerning sworn experts and the Law of 7 March 1980 on judicial organisation. Appointment is made by ministerial decree, after which the translator must take an oath before the Supreme Court of Justice.

Need the French translation service rather than the rules?

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Two directions, two rulebooks

Which direction are your documents going?

Choose the destination first. It determines the language, certification, and whether an apostille belongs in the packet.

French → English

Translating French documents for the U.S.?

Luxembourgish birth certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and other non-English records need a complete certified English translation for USCIS, U.S. universities, and credential evaluators.

  • Every field, seal, stamp, and annotation
  • Signed Certificate of Accuracy
  • Most 1–3 page orders in 24 hours
U.S. → Luxembourg

Sending U.S. documents to Luxembourg?

Requirements depend on the receiving country and authority. Confirm whether the original needs an apostille or consular legalization before it is translated.

Sequence matters: when the original needs an apostille, obtain it before translation so the complete packet can be translated together.
Luxembourg document guide

Which Luxembourgish documents are covered by these requirements?

Choose the document you have for its format-specific translation guidance. These links cover the records most often submitted from Luxembourg to USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators.

USCIS accepted formatWES requirements includedSigned & stamped certificate
Top portion of a Quebec long-form Copie d'acte de naissance issued by the Directeur de l'état civil du Québec, with the child's personal details redacted — the 'Copie d'acte de naissance' title block, the bordered Identification de l'enfant grid, the Mère and Père rows of the Identification des déclarants block with the parents' names redacted, the redacted place-of-birth line, and the first row of the Autre déclarant block with the Qualité column header remain visible to show the document's structure
Senegalese Extrait du Registre de Naissance from the Commune of Thiénaba with redacted personal details — the printed letterhead spells the commune as "THIENABA" while the same writer's handwritten place-of-birth entry reads as "THIEHABA SECK"
2 published casesMost popular

Birth certificate

fracte de naissance · certificat de naissance

French birth certificate translation is among the most requested services for USCIS family petitions and status adjustments.

Signed & stamped Certificate of Accuracy

Word-for-word · exact structure preserved

diplome · attestation de reussite

Diploma and degree records

French diploma translation is often required for admissions, licensing, and credential evaluation workflows.

Signed & stamped Certificate of Accuracy

Word-for-word · exact structure preserved

French Baccalauréat Général grades table with Ministry-of-Education abbreviations FRANCAIS ECR., HIST.GEOG., SC. VIE TERRE, L.V.E. 1, APTE-CCF, TRAV PERS ENC visible; personal details redacted
1 published case

Academic transcript

frreleve de notes

Transcripts require line-level translation of courses, grades, scales, and institutional headers.

Signed & stamped Certificate of Accuracy

Word-for-word · exact structure preserved

Real casework

Real French translation cases we've handled

Anonymized French-to-English orders. Each case shows the exact translation problem and how we solved it for the receiving authority.

Questions people ask before submitting

What should I know about Luxembourg document translation requirements?

What type of translation does Luxembourg require?

Luxembourg follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translations should be completed by: translator appointed by the minister of justice and sworn before the supreme court.

Is an apostille required for foreign documents in Luxembourg?

Generally required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin

What languages do Luxembourgish authorities accept?

Official authorities in Luxembourg accept documents in: French, German, or Luxembourgish (depending on authority). Documents in any other language need a sworn translation before submission.

Can CertTranslate help with documents for Luxembourg?

If you are submitting Luxembourgish documents to U.S. authorities (USCIS, universities, credential evaluators), yes — our certified translations are accepted nationwide. For official use inside Luxembourg, authorities usually require a translator sworn or registered locally — use the official registry linked on this page. We can also advise on apostille requirements for U.S.-issued documents.

Official sources

Information verified against official sources. Last verified June 2026.