A sworn translator is a translator who has taken the oath and is listed in the national register of sworn translators, interpreters and translator-interpreters. Only they may supply translations that authorities accept as official.
A translator has to demonstrate their language and legal knowledge, meet integrity requirements and take the oath. Registration in the national register, kept by the federal authorities, follows. Registration is not permanent: translators must keep up their training and renew their entry periodically.
Every sworn translator has their own register number. That number appears on the translation, so you or the receiving authority can check whether the translator is genuinely registered. If you have doubts about a translation made elsewhere, ask for that number.
A sworn translation carries the translator’s signature and stamp, together with their number from the national register. It includes a statement in which the translator confirms the translation is complete and faithful. The translation is attached to a copy of the source document, so it stays clear which paper was translated.
With us the price depends on the language combination, not on the type of document. A standard document from Dutch into French, German or English costs €70 excluding VAT; rarer languages cost more. We deliver within five working days as standard, two to three days with rush delivery and 24 hours with express.