Certified death certificate translation
Do you need a sworn translation of a death certificate for official use? After a passing away abroad, many authorities, such as banks, insurers and notaries, ask for a sworn translation of the death certificate before they handle the case. At Ecrivus International you have your death certificate translated under oath from €59 by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). You receive a legally valid translation that you can submit directly.
What is a certified translation of a death certificate?
A death certificate is an official document from the civil registry of the municipality where the passing away was registered. A sworn translation is a translation produced by a translator sworn in by a Dutch court and registered in the Rbtv. The translator provides the translation with a stamp, a signature and a statement confirming that the translation matches the original. This makes the translation legally valid and recognised by official authorities.
Why a sworn translation is needed
For use at a foreign or Dutch authority an ordinary translation is often not enough. A death certificate touches on matters such as inheritance, pension and insurance, so the receiving party wants certainty about the accuracy of the text. A sworn translator provides that certainty through the certification statement. If the certificate is used abroad, in addition to the translation an legalisation or apostille is needed. An apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (the Hague Convention of 1961).
How it works at Ecrivus
Above you select the number of pages of the death certificate and the desired language combination, for example Dutch into English, and click Add to basket. Then upload a photo or scan of your death certificate and add it to your order. The translation is handled by a specialised translator and then checked, so that you receive a correct and legally valid translation.
- Translation by a sworn and specialised legal translator
- Includes proofreading
- Includes quality checks
- Competitive rates from €59
- Fast turnaround, with express delivery available
- Choice of hundreds of language combinations
- Support for various 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 death certificate
How can I have a death certificate translated?
You have your death certificate translated by a sworn translator registered in the Rbtv. At Ecrivus you select the number of pages and the language combination, upload a scan or photo of the certificate and place the order. You receive the sworn translation with a stamp and signature by registered post with Track and Trace.
How do you know whether a translator is sworn?
A sworn translator is sworn in by a Dutch court and registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). You can consult this register via Bureau Wbtv. The translator provides the translation with a stamp, a signature and a statement, which makes the translation legally valid.
How can I legalise a sworn translation?
A sworn translation can be legalised by the court. The court checks the signature on the certification statement and confirms that it is the signature of the sworn translator. For use abroad this is often done via an apostille under the Apostille Convention.
How much does a sworn translator cost?
The cost depends on the document, the number of pages and the language combination. At Ecrivus you have a death certificate translated under oath from €59. Above you select the number of pages and the desired language, so that you know in advance where you stand.
Can ChatGPT translate a legal document?
No, a legally valid translation requires a signed statement of accuracy from a qualified sworn translator. An AI tool cannot provide that in law. For a death certificate that you submit to an authority a sworn translation is needed.






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Trouble-free experience!
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Smooth handling of the apostille, they arrange everything, so I don't have to go through the paper mill myself, top!
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This company takes it seriously and is on your side, you are not a number here.
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Very satisfied, also with the digital copy of the sworn translation.