Sworn translation of birth certificates in Brussels
Marriage, nationality, residence, registration with the commune: your birth certificate translated by a sworn translator, usually within 24 hours, and accepted by Belgian authorities. Legalisation and apostille handled for you if the document is going abroad.
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Procedures that require a translated birth certificate
Marriage or legal cohabitation
The commune asks for your birth certificate, translated if it is not written in the language of the procedure.
Belgian nationality
The nationality declaration must include your birth certificate, legalised and translated if necessary.
Residence and family reunification
The Immigration Office and the commune often ask for the birth certificates of family members.
Registration with the commune
Registration in the population register, transcription of a foreign certificate, recognition of a child.
Procedures abroad
Your Belgian birth certificate must be understood by a foreign authority: sworn translation and apostille.
Studies and employment
Some schools, universities and employers ask for a translated birth certificate.
A foreign birth certificate for a procedure in Belgium
As a general rule, the certificate must first be legalised or apostilled in the country that issued it, then translated by a sworn translator in Belgium if it is not written in the language of the procedure (French or Dutch in Brussels).
Certificate issued in the European Union: since EU Regulation 2016/1191, an apostille is no longer required. You can also ask the country of origin for a multilingual standard form to attach to the certificate: it generally removes the need for a translation.
Each commune may have its own requirements: check the list of documents requested. We can help you read it if needed.
A Belgian birth certificate for use abroad
Going abroad to marry, study or work? Request your birth certificate from your commune, then entrust us with the sworn translation into the language of the destination country.
Outside the European Union, the certificate and its translation usually need an apostille or legalisation by the FPS Foreign Affairs. We handle the application: you receive a document ready to use. For a European Union country, ask your commune for the multilingual standard form: it may save you the translation.
Your birth certificate translation in 4 steps
Send your document
A clear photo or scan, via the form, by email or WhatsApp, with the destination country.
Receive your fixed price
A project manager replies within 5 minutes with a firm price and deadline.
Sworn translation
Translated by a sworn translator, proofread, then signed electronically.
Delivery
Usually within 24 hours, as a PDF; on paper by post if the authority requires it.
These pages may help
Sworn translation in Brussels
Everything about our sworn translations.
See sworn translation →DocumentMarriage certificate
Sworn translation of marriage certificates.
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Sworn translation of criminal record extracts.
See the page →DocumentDiploma
Sworn translation of diplomas and transcripts.
See the page →AbroadApostille and legalisation
For a document to be used abroad.
See apostille →PricePrice of a sworn translation
What affects the price, what is included.
See prices →An accurate, free, no-obligation quote
We support clients worldwide and in every language. Describe what you need and attach your document: a project manager will reply with the price and turnaround time.
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Frequently asked questions about birth certificate translation
Do I need to translate my birth certificate for the commune?
Yes, if the certificate is not written in the language of the procedure (French or Dutch in Brussels). For a certificate from another EU country accompanied by a multilingual standard form, a translation is generally not required.
Should I translate the full certificate or an extract?
Translate the exact document the authority asks for. If in doubt, send us the list of documents: we tell you what to translate.
How long does it take?
Usually less than 24 hours for a birth certificate. An urgent service is possible depending on the language.
Is the translation valid throughout Belgium?
Yes. Signed electronically by a sworn translator listed in the national register, it is accepted by communes and authorities throughout the country without further legalisation.
How much does a birth certificate translation cost?
The price depends on the language, the length of the certificate and the deadline. Send a photo of your certificate: you receive a fixed price within 5 minutes.
A birth certificate to translate?
Send it to us: a project manager replies within 5 minutes with a fixed price and deadline.