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Certified Translation in West Flanders

14

sworn translators

13

languages

Landscape in West Flanders province, Belgium

West Flanders has 14 sworn translators listed on the site. This page brings together the essential information for requesting a certified translation of official documents in Belgium. The most visible languages on this page are Dutch, English, French.

Why a certified translation?

A certified (sworn) translation is required by Belgian authorities for any official document written in a foreign language. Only a sworn translator, registered with the FPS Justice, can certify a translation.

Official CertiDocs sworn translator stamp for Belgium with Sworn Translation and For Certified Copy of the Translation marks

Languages

DutchEnglishFrenchSpanishGermanMoldovanRomanianPortuguese
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Official references and legal scope

This page relies on Belgian or European official references. CertiDocs helps prepare the request and identify a sworn translator; final acceptance of a translation, apostille, legalisation or file always remains with the competent authority.

FPS Justice - National register of sworn translators and interpretersFPS Justice - Legalisation of sworn translationse-Justice portal - Public documents in the EU

Guides

Useful guides for common files in this province

Start with the procedure that comes up most often before contacting anyone.

Foreign marriage and then family reunification in Belgium

After a marriage celebrated abroad, how to prepare family reunification in Belgium with the right record, the right proof of the link and the right translation.

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Sworn interpreter for a civil marriage in Belgium

Civil marriage, understanding the ceremony, consent and a sworn interpreter: see when an interpreter becomes useful or necessary in Belgium.

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Sworn translation or interpreter for the municipality in Belgium

Municipality, appointment, declaration, ceremony and written file: understand when you need a sworn translation, an interpreter, or sometimes both.

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Residence in Belgium after marriage or legal cohabitation

After a visa D for marriage or legal cohabitation, how to switch cleanly into residence in Belgium with the right records and translations.

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Study in Belgium with a foreign diploma

Diploma, transcript, possible equivalence, admission and visa D: how to prepare a study file for Belgium with foreign documents.

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Work in Belgium with a foreign diploma

Single permit, regulated profession, employer, diploma, criminal record and translations: how to structure a work file for Belgium with foreign documents.

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Cities in this province

Bruges
4
Kortrijk
5
Ostend
3
Roeselare
2

Frequently asked questions

+How many sworn translators are listed in West Flanders?
14 sworn translators are currently listed on this page for West Flanders.
+Which documents are covered in West Flanders?
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.
+How do I request a certified translation in West Flanders?
You can describe your document, language combination and preferred deadline on the site to be routed to a sworn translator.
+Does this page cover the whole province of West Flanders?
Yes. The province page brings together general information and also links to the covered cities in West Flanders.