Sworn German translator in Brussels
Birth and marriage certificates, Führungszeugnis, diplomas, judgments, company documents: your documents from Germany, Austria or Switzerland translated from German into French or Dutch by a sworn translator, and your Belgian documents translated into German. Usually within 24 hours.
- German ↔ French, Dutch and English
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg
- Apostille and legalisation handled for you
- In Brussels since 2002
- Sworn translators
- 100+ languages
- Quote in 5 minutes
They trust us
The German-language documents we translate most often
Geburtsurkunde
Birth certificate: marriage, nationality, registration with the commune.
See the page →Civil statusEheurkunde
Marriage certificate: family reunification, recognition.
See the page →JusticeFührungszeugnis
Criminal record extract, German, Austrian or Swiss.
See the page →StudiesZeugnis und Urkunde
Diploma and transcript: employment, enrolment.
See the page →JusticeUrteil und Beschluss
Divorce judgment, custody, court decision.
See the page →CompaniesSatzung und Handelsregisterauszug
Articles of association and commercial register extract.
See the page →A German, Austrian or Swiss document for a procedure in Belgium
Germany, Austria and Luxembourg are members of the European Union: for public documents covered by EU Regulation 2016/1191 (birth, marriage, nationality, absence of a criminal record…), an apostille is no longer required. A multilingual standard form attached to the certificate makes a translation unnecessary in principle.
For a document from Switzerland or Liechtenstein, an apostille issued in the country of origin is in principle required.
German, an official language in Belgium
German is one of Belgium’s three official languages. For a procedure in a commune of the German-speaking Community (Eupen, Sankt Vith…), a document in German is in principle accepted without translation: check with the commune. In Brussels, the commune may ask for a sworn translation into French or Dutch.
For the recognition of a diploma, NARIC-Vlaanderen and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in principle accept documents in German without translation: check the list of documents before ordering.
What matters in a sworn translation from German
Umlauts and ß
Names keep their exact spelling, with ä, ö, ü and ß, as on your identity document.
International certificate
The German civil registry can issue a multilingual certificate (internationale Geburtsurkunde): ask your commune whether it is sufficient.
Three countries, three legal systems
Legal terms specific to Germany, Austria or Switzerland are rendered accurately.
Company documents
Handelsregisterauszug, Satzung, Gesellschafterliste: we translate the documents requested by the notary or the bank.
Final and binding
The note of finality (Rechtskraftvermerk) and the annotations on the judgment are translated too.
Both directions
We also translate your Belgian documents into German, for Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the German-speaking Community.
Your sworn translation from German 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 you
Sworn translation in Brussels
Everything about our sworn translations.
See sworn translation →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 →UrgentUrgent translation
A translation within very short deadlines.
See urgent translation →ServiceLegal translation
Contracts, deeds and legal documents.
See legal translation →LanguagesAll our languages
Over 100 languages, in every combination.
See the languages →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.
- Fast reply, 7 days a week
- Fixed price, no hidden costs
- Your files remain confidential
Frequently asked questions about sworn translation from German
Does a German birth certificate need to be translated?
Not always: if a European multilingual standard form is attached to the certificate, a translation is in principle not needed. Otherwise, the commune asks for a sworn translation into French or Dutch.
Does a Swiss document need an apostille?
In principle, yes: Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. The document must bear an apostille issued in Switzerland before the sworn translation.
Does a German diploma need to be translated for recognition?
In principle, no: NARIC-Vlaanderen and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles accept documents in German. Check the list of documents requested.
Do you translate into German?
Yes. We translate in both directions: from German into French, Dutch or English, and from those languages into German.
How much does a sworn translation from German cost?
The price depends on the document, its length and the deadline. Send a photo: you receive a fixed price within 5 minutes.
A German-language document to translate?
Send it to us: a project manager replies within 5 minutes with a fixed price and deadline.