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Certified Translation of Birth certificate in Belgium
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Need a certified translation of a birth certificate? Our sworn translators in Belgium specialise in translating this type of document. The birth certificate is the most frequently translated document in Belgium. It is required for marriage, Belgian nationality, family reunification, school enrolment and many administrative procedures. A birth certificate is typically translated within 24 to 48 hours.
Who requires this translation?
Certified translation of this document is required by Belgian municipalities, the Immigration Office, embassies and civil registry services.
Legal framework
The birth certificate is the most frequently translated document in Belgium. It is required for marriage, Belgian nationality, family reunification, school enrolment and many administrative procedures.

Step-by-step procedure
- 1
Obtain a recent copy
Request a recent full copy (less than 6 months old) from the civil registry of your country of origin.
- 2
Apostille or legalisation
Have the Hague Apostille or consular legalisation affixed depending on the country of origin.
- 3
Certified translation
A sworn translator translates the birth certificate and certifies the translation.
- 4
Submit to the administration
Present the apostilled original and certified translation to the municipality or relevant authority.
Typical turnaround
A birth certificate is typically translated within 24 to 48 hours.
Indicative pricing
between €30 and €45