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Sworn Translation of a single status certificate
registered sworn translators
languages and variants
A single status certificate records civil status on a given date and may be requested for marriage abroad. Translation preserves the exact status: never married, divorced and widowed are different. The certificate should not be confused with legal capacity to marry.
How much does a sworn translation of “Single status certificate” cost?
€133.10 incl. VAT for one complete document. One single status certificate; a birth certificate is a separate document. 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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- Total to pay
- €133.10
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- Excl. VAT
- €110
- VAT (21 %)
- €23.10
Fixed price for one complete document, all pages included. Pay after a professional accepts.
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
Consulates distinguish a certificate of no impediment from a simple civil status attestation. Do not substitute one for the other. For certain EU public documents, ask whether a multilingual form removes the need for translation.
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Step-by-step procedure
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Prepare the correct document
Provide the complete certificate and issue date. Ask the marriage authority which document title and age it accepts.
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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.
Fixed fee per document
€133.10 per document
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