Need your Dutch document translated for the U.S. — or a U.S. document accepted in the Netherlands? Start with the direction: the translation, certification, and apostille rules are not the same.
Requirements reviewed by Natalia Vega
Senior Certified Translation Reviewer · Last verified June 2026
Reviewed June 2026 · Natalia Vega
The Netherlands follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translator sworn before a Dutch court and registered with Bureau Wbtv. Required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin.
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Quick reference
Confirm final requirements with the authority receiving the document.
| Translation standard | Sworn translation |
|---|---|
| Who can translate | Translator sworn before a Dutch court and registered with Bureau Wbtv |
| Apostille | Required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin |
| Accepted languages | Dutch, English, French, or German (depending on authority) |
| Responsible authority | Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Official-use requirements
The local certification system, who may translate, and what gives the finished document legal effect.
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Two directions, two rulebooks
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Dutch birth certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and other non-English records need a complete certified English translation for USCIS, U.S. universities, and credential evaluators.
Requirements depend on the receiving country and authority. Confirm whether the original needs an apostille or consular legalization before it is translated.
Common document types
The document types we certify most often — each with its own pricing and requirements page.
Questions people ask before submitting
The Netherlands follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translations should be completed by: translator sworn before a dutch court and registered with bureau wbtv.
Required for foreign documents, depending on country of origin
Official authorities in Netherlands accept documents in: Dutch, English, French, or German (depending on authority). Documents in any other language need a sworn translation before submission.
If you are submitting Dutch documents to U.S. authorities (USCIS, universities, credential evaluators), yes — our certified translations are accepted nationwide. For official use inside Netherlands, 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.
Information verified against official sources. Last verified June 2026.
