Translate medical records (sworn)

Certified medical record translation

Do you want to have your medical record translated for a foreign hospital, a treating doctor or an official authority? At Ecrivus International you order a sworn translation of your patient file online, including the stamp and signature of the translator. This way your file stays exact and legally valid in the target language too.

What is a certified translation of a medical record?

A medical record is drawn up by your doctor, hospital or care institution. With a sworn translation a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv) renders the content into the language you need. The translator declares that the translation matches the original truthfully and completely and provides the document with a stamp, signature and statement. This makes the translation legally valid and accepted by care institutions, insurers and official authorities.

Why a certified translation and not a translation machine?

Medical Diagnoses, medication and treatments must be exactly right, because an error can affect your care. A free translation machine can misinterpret specialist jargon and does not produce a legally valid document. For transferring a file to a foreign hospital or an official authority, a sworn translation is often required. Our translators specialise in medical documents and treat your data confidentially.

How to arrange your translation at Ecrivus

Select the number of pages and the language combination at the top of this page and click 'Add to basket'. Next, upload a scan or photo of your medical record with your order. We support many file formats, including PDF. A sworn translation of your medical record starts from €59.

Having your sworn translation is in good hands with us:

• Translation by a sworn, experienced and specialised legal translator
• Includes proofreading
• Includes quality checks
• Including the stamp and signature of the sworn translator
• Competitive rates and 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 a medical record

Where can I have my medical documents translated?

For a legally valid translation you have your medical documents translated by a sworn translator who is registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). At Ecrivus International you order this online and your sworn translation is sent by registered post with Track and Trace.

Can I use Google Translate for my medical record?

For a rough understanding of a text a translation machine can be enough, but for official purposes it is not advisable. Medical terminology is complex and a machine translation can translate jargon incorrectly. In addition, Google Translate does not provide a stamp and signature, so the document is not legally valid.

Do I also need an apostille on the translation of my medical record?

It depends on the receiving authority. For use abroad an apostille, An legalisation issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (The Hague Convention 1961) may also be needed. Check with the authority whether this is required; we can have your document fitted with it.

What does it cost to translate a medical record under oath?

A sworn translation of your medical record costs from €59 at Ecrivus. The price depends on the number of pages and the chosen language combination, which you select at the top of this page.

Into which languages can I have my patient file translated?

You can choose from hundreds of language combinations, including Dutch into English, German, French and Spanish. Select the desired combination at the top of the page.