Sworn translation pricing from €48 per page excl. VAT
Rate overview by SwornTranslationOnline.nl · KvK 14093828 · Rbtv registered
The cost of a sworn translation in the Netherlands depends on the language pair and the number of pages. The rate covers the translation, the sworn statement and the translator's stamp. Shipping, a digital copy and an apostille are separate options, and the order form shows the total before you pay.
Source: SwornTranslationOnline.nl rate card · Last updated: 5 May 2026
Can you translate a legal document?
Yes. Court orders, divorce decrees, notarial deeds and contracts are translated by sworn translators who work in the legal field. Legal documents are often longer than a certificate, so ask for a quote when yours has more than a few pages. You then know the price and the delivery date in advance.
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Our rates
Value rate
The most popular rate for Dutch into English or French, and the other way round. A good fit for birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates and certificates of conduct.
- Dutch ↔ English or French
- All document types
- Includes the sworn statement and stamp
- Acceptance guarantee
Standard rate
For all other language pairs: German, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Turkish and more. You get the same quality and service in every language.
- All other language pairs
- All document types
- Includes the sworn statement and stamp
- Acceptance guarantee
✓ 174 language combinations available
Express rate
A surcharge for priority handling and faster delivery, with a minimum of €55. Same-day shipping (within 24 hours, Dutch ↔ English/French only, order before 12:00 on a working day) is +100% (minimum €75).
- Delivery within 2-3 working days
- Applies to every document and language
- Priority handling by the translator
- Confirmation straight after you order
- You can always order online
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What is included in the price of a sworn translation?
The price of your sworn translation covers the translation itself by an Rbtv-registered translator, the official sworn statement with stamp and signature, and our acceptance guarantee. A digital copy by email (€9.95) and registered shipping (€9.95, free from €299) are optional add-ons you choose during the order.
Acceptance guarantee
Acceptance guarantee: free correction and, under conditions, a refund of the translation fee
Terms applyAcceptance guarantee
A sworn translation by a translator registered in the Rbtv is legally valid (Wbtv). Should an authority reject the translation after all, our acceptance guarantee applies.
No extra charge · Included in the price
Official stamp and signature
Every translation carries the sworn statement, the official stamp and the signature of the Rbtv-registered translator.
No extra charge · Included in the price
Fixed price upfront
You see the total price for the translation before you pay, with no hidden costs and nothing added afterwards.
No extra charge · Included in the price
Reply within one hour
On working days we reply to your question or order within one hour. A digital copy and shipping are options you choose yourself.
No extra charge · Included in the price
Additional costs and optional services
Two items can be added on top of the card rate. The first is VAT on the translation service. The second is an apostille, which you can order through us as an optional service if your file needs one.
Does VAT apply to a sworn translation?
A sworn translation service in the Netherlands carries the general VAT rate of 21%. The VAT is listed separately on the invoice, so you can see the amount.
Private customers pay the VAT amount on top of the card rate. For VAT-registered business customers the VAT is usually deductible as input tax, as far as the service is used for business. Check with your accountant or the Belastingdienst for your own situation.
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What does an apostille cost at SwornTranslationOnline.nl?
An apostille is €99 per document. The price is all-in: the court fee, the application at the Dutch court and the handling are all part of it.
You do not have to go to the court yourself. You tick apostille during the order and we arrange the whole process. Whether you need an apostille depends on the country: for countries party to the Apostille Convention an apostille is enough, for other countries consular legalisation is required. We guide you through the right order, which you can read about on our apostille and legalisation page.
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In practice: Most documents for the IND, a Dutch court or a municipality do not need an apostille, because our sworn translation is enough on its own. Foreign authorities such as embassies, foreign courts or universities usually do need one. Read more about apostille and legalisation.
Payment methods
Pay securely and quickly through Mollie, an established Dutch payment provider. Every common payment method is accepted.
Business clients with regular orders can pay on invoice on request, with a payment term of 14 or 30 days.
How long does a sworn translation take?
Our standard delivery time is 5 to 7 working days, for every document type and language pair. If you need it sooner, you can choose express (2-3 working days) in the order, or same-day shipping (within 24 hours, ordered before 12:00 on a working day) for Dutch ↔ English or French. A surcharge applies to those faster options.
Standard
5-7 working days
Our regular delivery time, for every document type and language pair, with no surcharge.
Express
2-3 working days
Priority handling for all documents and languages. Surcharge +50% (minimum €55).
Same day
Shipped within 24 hours
Only for Dutch ↔ English or French, ordered before 12:00 on a working day. Surcharge +100% (minimum €75).
Acceptance guarantee
We stand fully behind the quality and legal validity of our translations. Should an authority ever ask for an amendment, we correct the translation free of charge.
- Free correction if an authority asks for an amendment
- If it is rejected in writing again: refund of the translation fee under conditions
- Applies to the IND, municipalities, courts, universities, UWV and DUO
Years of experience
Since 2006
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Frequently asked questions about pricing
Answers to the questions we hear most often about our prices and service
Can you translate a legal document?
Yes. Court orders, divorce decrees, notarial deeds and contracts are translated by sworn translators who work in the legal field. Legal documents are often longer than a certificate, so ask for a quote when yours has more than a few pages. You then know the price and the delivery date in advance.
Do I need to translate my marriage certificate?
For registration at a Dutch municipality, usually yes, unless it is in Dutch, English, French or German or comes with a multilingual standard form from another EU country. The IND accepts those four languages without a translation. Ask the office that receives the certificate which languages it accepts.
Is VAT included in the price?
The rates on this page exclude VAT. Dutch VAT of 21% is added at checkout and shown on the invoice, so the total you pay online is the amount including VAT. An administration fee per order is shown at checkout next to the shipping costs.
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