Certified Dutch-German Translation: Accepted by Every German Authority
Whether you're a cross-border commuter, a student from the Netherlands, or setting up a company branch in Germany: your Dutch documents need a beglaubigte Übersetzung (certified translation) by a translator sworn in by a German court. We deliver translations that German authorities accept without question, and you pay only after you receive them.
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Why does it need to be certified?
German authorities, courts, and universities only accept translations made by a vereidigter Übersetzer or öffentlich bestellter und beeidigter Übersetzer: a translator officially sworn in by a German regional court. This is different from the Netherlands, where a "beëdigde vertaling" is done by a Dutch-registered translator. Important: a translation certified in the Netherlands is often not accepted by German authorities. You need a translator sworn in in Germany to be safe. Our translators hold this exact qualification, so your documents are accepted by the Ausländerbehörde, Standesamt, universities, and more.
Your certified Dutch-German translation in 5 steps
Send your document
Upload or email a clear scan or photo of your Dutch document. No need to send the original.
Receive your quote
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Confirm with one click
Click the button in your quote email. That's it. Our sworn translator starts immediately.
Get your translation
You receive the certified translation as a PDF by email, plus the stamped original by post. Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote.
Pay after delivery
The invoice arrives with your translation. You have 14 days to pay by bank transfer.
When you need a certified Dutch-German translation
People living, working, or studying across the Dutch-German border deal with paperwork on both sides. German authorities require official translations for almost any Dutch document you submit. Here are the most common situations:
Cross-border commuting (NL–DE)
Dutch professionals working in Germany, or vice versa, often need their employment contract, pay slips, or social security documents translated for the Finanzamt (tax office), Familienkasse (family benefits office), banks, or landlords.
- Employment contract
- Pay slips
- Registration certificate
Studying in Germany with Dutch diplomas
Students from the Netherlands or Flanders applying to German universities need certified translations of school certificates, diplomas, or transcripts. Universities often require these alongside recognition via Anabin (the official database for foreign qualifications).
- School certificate (Gymnasium, MBO, HBO)
- Diploma Supplement
- Language certificate
Setting up a company branch in Germany
Dutch companies opening a subsidiary or GmbH in Germany must translate their commercial register extract (uittreksel Kamer van Koophandel), articles of association, and shareholder resolutions so the notary, Handelsregister, and banks accept them.
- Commercial register extract
- Articles of association
- Shareholder resolution
Naturalization or family reunification
Dutch citizens (or their family members) applying for naturalization or family reunification in Germany must provide certified translations of civil status documents for the Einbürgerungsbehörde (naturalization office) or Ausländerbehörde (immigration office). The BAMF provides general information on the process.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of good conduct
What we need from you
Getting started is easy. Here's your checklist:
- A clear scan or photo of your Dutch document (all pages, front and back)
- Any stamps, signatures, or annexes must be visible
- Let us know the purpose: is it for the Standesamt, a university, your employer, or another authority?
- If your document has an apostille, include a scan of that too (we translate both)
Good to know
You do not need to send the original. A scan from your phone is enough. Our translator notes in the certification that the translation was made from a copy. German authorities accept this.
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Your questions answered
Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote. You receive the PDF by email first, followed by the stamped original by post. If you have an urgent deadline, let us know and we'll do our best to help.
A clear scan or photo is enough. Our translator notes in the certification that the translation was made from a copy. German authorities, universities, and employers accept this.
Yes. Our translations are made by translators sworn in by a German court (vereidigter Übersetzer). They include the official stamp, signature, and certification statement. This is accepted by the Ausländerbehörde, Standesamt, courts, universities, and all other German authorities.
You pay after you receive your translation. The invoice arrives together with your certified translation. You have 14 days to pay by bank transfer.
Not always. Both the Netherlands and Germany are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, so if authentication is required, an apostille is sufficient (no full legalization needed). Whether you actually need one depends on the document type and the requesting authority. Some authorities accept documents without an apostille; others require it. We recommend checking with the specific office. If you do have an apostille, send us a scan and we translate both.
Often needed together
English-German Translation
If you also have English-language documents (international contracts, UK qualifications), you may need certified translations of those as well.
French-German Translation
Relevant for Belgian documents or multinational companies with Dutch and French paperwork.
German into other languages
Need German documents translated for use in the Netherlands or elsewhere? We also translate from German into Dutch, English, and more.
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