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Sworn Translation of a certificate of capacity to marry

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A certificate of capacity to marry or no impediment concerns the absence of a legal obstacle under the applicable law, rather than simply single status. The country of marriage determines the required document. The fee covers translation of an existing certificate, not consular issuance.

How much does a sworn translation of “Certificate of capacity to marry” cost?

€133.10 incl. VAT for one complete document. One certificate of capacity to marry, separate from the marriage certificate. All pages are included. Payment follows acceptance by the professional.

This price covers translation, not the issue of the original document, an apostille or legalisation fees.

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One fixed price per complete document, regardless of its number of pages or words. Front and back, stamps and annotations included. One request per document: several certificates combined into one PDF remain separate documents.

One certificate of capacity to marry, separate from the marriage certificate.

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Additional costs and services

Apostille, consular legalisation, authority fees, paper delivery, accommodation, conference equipment and additional interpreters are excluded. Availability and cost must be confirmed in writing before ordering; no automatic surcharge after payment.

The deadline for your file is confirmed before payment. Expedited delivery is not currently offered.

What makes this translation valid under Belgian law

  • Since 1 December 2022, the electronic signature has replaced the sworn translator’s physical stamp. The translation must also meet the wording and signature requirements of Article 555/11, § 4 of the Judicial Code; specific procedures cover exceptions.
  • A translation prepared by a registered translator must carry their VTI identification number.
  • For use in Belgium, a registered translator electronically legalises their translation for authorised language combinations, with all required details. If electronic signing is unavailable, or a court appoints someone outside the register under Article 555/15, legalisation goes through FPS Justice.
  • The FPS Justice public register lets you check a registered translator’s name, VTI and authorised languages. Court appointment outside the register under Article 555/15 is a regulated exception.
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What to check before translation

Before requesting a translation, compare names and dates with your other documents. Specify the recipient, the required language and any attachments, stamps or handwritten notes.

Fixed fee per document

€133.10 per document

Examples of available language pairs

English → French, Dutch → French, French → Dutch

Identify the document and procedure

Translation may be unnecessary if the consulate already issues the certificate in an accepted language. The Belgian consulate in Germany states that its certificate is prepared in German. This local practice is not a worldwide rule.

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Step-by-step procedure

  1. 1

    Prepare the correct document

    Include the complete certificate, integral annexes and the marriage authority’s request. Check both names, destination country and required language.

  2. 2

    Confirm language and recipient

    State the country, receiving service and required language. Ask that service whether certified translation and formalities on the original are necessary.

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    Check the fixed fee before sending

    The displayed price covers one complete document into one target language. Check the category and names; payment follows professional acceptance. External fees remain separate.

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Frequently asked questions

+Does the fee include consular issuance of the certificate?
No. It covers translation of a certificate already issued. Check the language of issuance first: some consulates provide a version accepted directly by the marriage authority, making translation unnecessary.
+How should I prepare this document before sending it?
Include the complete certificate, integral annexes and the marriage authority’s request. Check both names, destination country and required language.
+Is a sworn translation of “certificate of capacity to marry” always required?
No. It depends on the language, procedure, issuing country and receiving authority. An exemption or multilingual form may sometimes be enough. Confirm the requirement before paying.
+Does a sworn translation guarantee acceptance of “certificate of capacity to marry”?
No. It certifies the translation’s conformity but does not fix the wrong record, an insufficiently recent date or missing authentication, apostille or legalisation. The receiving authority decides.