Translate cohabitation contract (sworn)

Certified cohabitation agreement translation

The sworn translation of your cohabitation agreement can be ordered easily online at Ecrivus International. We work with an extensive network of qualified and sworn translators with broad experience in translating official legal documents. This way your cohabitation agreement is translated accurately into the language you need, including the stamp of the sworn translatorin question. The price starts from €59.

What is a cohabitation agreement and what is it called in English?

A cohabitation agreement is a notarial deed in which cohabiting partners set out arrangements about, for example, the joint household, possessions and the home. The document is drawn up and signed before the notary. In English a cohabitation agreement is usually translated as cohabitation agreement or cohabitation contract. A registered partnership (via the municipality) is something different and is called a civil partnership or domestic partnership in English.

Why a sworn translation is needed

If you want to prove your Dutch cohabitation to a foreign authority, a sworn translation is usually required. A sworn translation is produced by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator provides the translation with a stamp, signature and statement, which makes the translation legally valid and attaches it to the original deed. For use abroad the receiving authority sometimes also asks for an apostille. An apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (the Hague Convention of 1961).

How it works at Ecrivus

Select the number of pages of your cohabitation agreement and the desired language combination. Click Add to basket and then upload a photo or scan of your document. We handle the sworn translation and send it to you by registered post.

• Translation by a sworn, experienced and specialised legal translator
• Includes proofreading
• Includes quality checks
• Choice of hundreds of language combinations
• Fast turnaround, with express delivery available
• Support for many file formats, including PDF
• Always registered shipping with Track & Trace
• Option to have your document fitted with an apostille or legalisation

Frequently asked questions about translating a cohabitation agreement

Is a cohabitation agreement a notarial deed?

Yes. A cohabitation agreement is a notarial deed. The document is drawn up and signed before the notary, in which cohabiting partners set out arrangements about their joint household and possessions.

Is there another word for a cohabitation agreement?

A cohabitation agreement is also called a samenlevingsovereenkomst. In English the common translation is cohabitation agreement or cohabitation contract.

Is a cohabitation agreement the same as a registered partnership?

No. A cohabitation agreement is a notarial deed with arrangements between partners. A registered partnership is a legally regulated form of cohabitation via the municipality, the legal consequences of which closely resemble those of a marriage.

What is a certified translation of a cohabitation agreement?

This is a translation produced by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translation receives a stamp, signature and statement and is therefore legally valid at official authorities.

Do I also need an apostille?

For use abroad the receiving authority sometimes asks for an apostille. An apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (the Hague Convention of 1961). We can arrange this for you.