Apply for an apostille: legally valid for use abroad

An apostille is an official stamp that confirms that the signature and the stamp on a Dutch document are genuine. This makes your document legally valid in all countries that are party to the Apostille Convention, also known as the Hague Convention of 1961. Ecrivus Multimedia handles the entire apostille procedure for you: you provide your document and we have the apostille placed by the Dutch court and deliver the result ready for use at your home, office or Schiphol.

For which documents do we arrange an apostille?

• VOG with apostille (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Chamber of Commerce extract with apostille
• Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other civil-status documents
• Diplomas, notarial deeds and sworn translations

The benefits of our apostille service

• Legally valid, official apostille from the Dutch court
• Accepted by (inter)national governments and authorities in about 125 countries
• Nauwe samenwerking met rechtbanken, ambassades, consulaten en het Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
• Also for sworn translations of your document
• Fast delivery times, including rush service
• Aangetekende verzending met Track en Trace, digitaal exemplaar mogelijk
• 20 years of experience as an internationally recognised translation and legalisation agency

Apostille or legalisation?

For countries party to the Apostille Convention, an apostille is sufficient. If your document is going to a country that is not a party, a more extensive legalisation is needed, with extra steps via embassies or consulates. Not sure which form you need? We will find out for you.

Frequently asked questions about the apostille

What is an apostille?

An apostille is a stamp on a public document with which a competent authority confirms that the signature and the stamp on the document are genuine. This makes the document legally valid in countries party to the Apostille Convention.

For which countries do I need an apostille?

An apostille applies to all countries that have signed the Apostille Convention, about 125 countries. For other countries a legalisation is needed. We check for you which form your destination requires.

What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?

An apostille is the shortened form of legalisation and applies between convention countries. A legalisation is more extensive and consists of several certifications, needed for countries outside the Apostille Convention.

What does an apostille cost at Ecrivus?

At Ecrivus you arrange an apostille all-in from €149: we handle the procedure at the court, optionally with a sworn translation, and deliver the document ready for use. You see the exact price at the relevant product.

Is your document type not listed? Email it to or call +31(0)43-365-5801. We are happy to help you.