Translate RDW document (sworn)

Certified RDW document translation

Do you need a sworn translation Of a document from the DMV for official use? At Ecrivus International you order it easily online. A vehicle registration certificate or other vehicle document from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority, orDMVfor short, is often needed when exporting a car, registering a vehicle abroad or applying to a foreign authority. We work with a network of qualified and sworn translators experienced with official documentsso that your DMV-document is translated accurately into the language you want. Every sworn translation includes a stamp, signature and statement from the sworn translator.

What is an RDW document?

The DMV issues the official vehicle registration and vehicle documents in the Netherlands, such as the vehicle registration certificate (kentekencard) and related vehicle data. Foreign authorities usually do not understand the Dutch text on these documents. With a sworn translation you provide a version that is legally valid and that the authority in the relevant country can accept.

Why a sworn translation?

A sworn translation is produced by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv) and sworn in by a Dutch court. This translator declares that the translation is a faithful and accurate representation of the original. The translation is provided with a stamp, signature and a statement and is attached to (a copy of) your DMV-document. As a result, the document is legally valid and usable with official authorities at home and abroad.

How it works at Ecrivus

At the top of this page, select the number of pages and the language combination you want and click 'Add to basket'. Then upload a photo or scan of your DMV-document and add it to your order. The sworn translation of your DMV-document is in good hands with us:

• Translation by a sworn, experienced and specialised legal translator
• Includes proofreading
• Includes quality checks
• Competitive rates from €59
• Fast turnaround, express delivery available
• Choice of hundreds of language combinations
• 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 an RDW document

What is a sworn translation of a document?

A sworn translation is produced by a translator sworn in by a Dutch court and registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator may declare the translation legally valid and provides it with a stamp, signature and statement.

How do you know whether a translator is sworn?

All sworn translators are listed in the public Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). You can search it by name, number and language combination. At Ecrivus you work only with translators in this register, who may translate your DMV-document under oath.

What does translating an RDW document cost?

A sworn translation of your DMV-document costs €59 all-in at Ecrivus. That rate includes proofreading, quality checks, the stamp from the sworn translator and registered shipping with Track and Trace.

Do I also need an apostille for my RDW document?

Whether, in addition to the sworn translation need an apostille or legalisation you also need depends on the country and the authority where you submit the document. An apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (The Hague Convention of 1961). You can have your document fitted with an apostille or legalisation.

In which languages can you translate my RDW document?

You can choose from hundreds of language combinations. Select the desired language combination at the top of the page, for example Dutch to English, and we will match you with a sworn translator for those languages.