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Ostend

Why get a certified translation in Ostend?

Ostend’s “Buitenlandse akten” page links directly to an appointment with Burgerzaken to register a foreign record, alongside information on legalisation and presenting foreign records in Belgium. Prepare the record type, issuing country and intended procedure for that contact.

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In Ostend, CertiDocs helps you check the procedure, prepare supporting documents and identify the right professional. Confirm the requirements with the receiving service before ordering a translation.

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CertiDocs helps you scope a certified translation request for civil status certificates, diplomas, driving licences, contracts, judgments and immigration documents. Depending on your case, we direct you to a suitable sworn translator and the official sources that matter.

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The references below are the public sources used to document this page. The competent authority always retains the final decision.

Official sourceCity of Ostend - official procedureOfficial sourceFPS Justice - National register of sworn translators and interpretersOfficial sourceFPS Justice - Legalisation of sworn translationsOfficial sourceFPS Foreign Affairs - Legalisation and apostille of documentsOfficial sourcee-Justice portal - Public documents in the EU

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Prepare your application

Check the documents, language and formalities before your request.

How to verify a sworn translator in Belgium

Consult the national register and check the translator’s registered languages.

Which language for a translation in Belgium?

Choose the language required by the receiving authority or institution.

Simple or sworn translation in Belgium?

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Scan quality too low for a document in Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

+Which documents can be translated in Ostend?
The page covers requests for official documents such as driving license, diploma, birth certificate, marriage certificate, contract, court judgment, transcript, criminal record extract, death certificate, medical certificate, residence permit, employer certificate, company statutes, power of attorney, identity card, passport, single status certificate, certificate of capacity to marry, residence certificate, household composition certificate, life certificate, divorce certificate, name change certificate, nationality certificate, acknowledgement of parentage, internship certificate, training certificate, certificate of inheritance, notarial deed of inheritance, will, family record book, adoption certificate, company register extract, payslip, tax certificate.
+What local point should I check in Ostend?
Ostend’s “Buitenlandse akten” page links directly to an appointment with Burgerzaken to register a foreign record, alongside information on legalisation and presenting foreign records in Belgium. Prepare the record type, issuing country and intended procedure for that contact.
+How do I start a request from Ostend?
You only need to provide the document, language combination and preferred deadline on the site.