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Sworn translators: West Flanders province

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Official procedures by municipality

The competent municipality and the document’s use determine what to prepare. These resources direct you to the relevant services.

  • Bruges

    Bruges’ foreign-marriage registration procedure covers cases where at least one partner is not Belgian. It provides for an appointment at Huis van de Bruggeling, a receipt for original documents and their return after processing. Check the procedure’s list and confirm applicable exemptions.

  • Kortrijk

    Kortrijk offers international multilingual birth, marriage and death extracts through its online service. These are abbreviated records: ask whether the recipient accepts them or requires a full copy. Checking this before translation may avoid an unnecessary order.

  • 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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West Flanders

Why a certified translation?

Sworn translation in West Flanders. This page brings together the essential information for requesting a certified translation of official documents in Belgium.

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Depending on the procedure, the authority may request a sworn translation. For use in Belgium, since 1 December 2022, the sworn translator listed in the register legalises the translation with an electronic signature and the prescribed details, including the VTI number. The receiving authority retains the acceptance decision.

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Official sources used

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

Official 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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How to verify a sworn translator in Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

+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, 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.
+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 West Flanders area?
Yes. This page brings together general information and also links to the covered cities in West Flanders.