Certified Translation of Court judgment in Belgium

Need a certified translation of a court judgment? Our sworn translators in Belgium specialise in translating this type of document. A certified translation of a foreign judgment is essential for its enforcement in Belgium, in accordance with the Code of Private International Law and the Brussels I bis Regulation (EU). Expect 5 to 10 business days depending on the judgment's length.

Who requires this translation?

Certified translation of this document is required by Belgian courts, European courts and judicial administrations.

Step-by-step procedure

1. 1

   Obtain certified copy from the court registry

   Request a certified true copy of the judgment from the registry of the court that issued it.

2. 2

   Check the exequatur procedure

   For an EU judgment, the Brussels I bis Regulation simplifies recognition. Outside the EU, consult the Belgian CPIL.

3. 3

   Certified translation

   A sworn translator specialised in law translates the judgment in full.

4. 4

   Legalisation if outside the EU

   For judgments from outside the EU, an apostille or consular legalisation is required.

5. 5

   Exequatur application

   File the exequatur application with the competent court of first instance along with the certified translation.

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