CertiDocsThe practical guide
Romanian birth certificate for Belgian nationality
Romanian certificate, multilingual form, parentage: check the EU exemptions before ordering an apostille or translation.
Understand the processRomanian birth certificate: apostille exemption
A public birth certificate issued by Romanian authorities and presented to Belgian authorities falls under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191: no apostille is required for authenticity. This exemption does not determine eligibility for Belgian nationality.
The multilingual form accompanies the certificate
Request the multilingual standard form from the competent Romanian authority, which issues and signs it. It is a translation aid attached to the certificate, not a standalone certificate or a form to fill in yourself. Check that its reference matches the version submitted to the municipality.
When a translation is still needed
With the form attached, a certified translation may be required only exceptionally when the content cannot be fully understood. Check any marginal entry not covered by the form with the municipality. Ask which entries still need translation and into which language before incurring costs.
Sworn translation in Belgium
A legal framework you can verify.
If your procedure requires a sworn translation made in Belgium, these checks help you review the document delivered.
The professional and their languages
Search the FPS Justice public register by name or VTI number. Check the authorised languages for the translation concerned.
FPS Justice - National register of sworn translators and interpretersThe required details and signatures
Check the conformity statement, languages, place, date, VTI number, translator’s identity and title, and signatures required by Article 555/11, § 4. A signature image does not replace a qualified electronic signature.
FPS Justice - Required details, signatures and legalisation of translationsThe country of use
The translation and original record may follow different formalities. For use abroad, check with FPS Foreign Affairs which apostille, legalisation or exemption applies.
FPS Foreign Affairs - Legalisation and apostille of documents
When electronic signing is unavailable, or a court appoints someone outside the register under Article 555/15, an FPS Justice legalisation procedure applies.
FPS Justice - Legalisation of sworn translationsDocument review
Check the details that matter.
A preparation checklist to compare your records before sending them. Adapt it to your recipient’s requirements.
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Certificate reference | Number, issue date, authority and reference on the attached form: compare them character by character. |
| Identity and diacritics | Compare names and Romanian characters (ă, â, î, ș, ț) with identity documents. Flag differences rather than silently correcting them. |
| Parentage and name changes | Check the recorded parents, birth name and any married name; identify the record linking the two names. |
| Entries and attachments | Include the reverse and marginal entries. Mark what the multilingual form covers and what still needs confirmation. |
Documents to prepare
- Complete Romanian birth certificate, front and reverse
- Authority-issued multilingual form, if requested
- Identity document and records explaining any name change
- Municipality’s written nationality document list
Steps to follow
Get the municipality’s list
Specify the nationality procedure and ask which documents and languages are accepted.
Request the certificate and form
Contact the competent Romanian authority; do not order an apostille for this certificate covered by the EU Regulation.
Compare the entries
Check references, names, parentage and entries not covered by the form.
Clarify any remaining translation
If something remains unclear, ask the municipality for the exact translation scope before ordering.
Guides
On the same topic
Other steps to prepare. Nationality and parentage.
Birth certificate for Belgian nationality
Prepare the birth certificate for a Belgian nationality application.
Criminal record: the date and wording the authority checks
Check the required extract, issuing authority and date for the nationality file.
Birth certificate for FPS Justice in Belgium
Understand checks on identity and parentage in the record.
For your application
Related documents
Common translations
Budget
Prepare your translation request
Enter the number of pages, then add your document in the request form.
CertiDocs confirms the price after checking the document, before payment. See all prices
Frequently asked questions
+−What if the names differ?
+−Does this Romanian certificate need an apostille?
+−Does the form replace the certificate?
+−Is sworn translation automatically required?
Official source
Official sources used
The references below are the public sources used to document this page. The competent authority always retains the final decision.
CertiDocs analysis: CertiDocs explains the process and helps connect users with a professional. CertiDocs is not a public service and is not affiliated with any authority.