Sales contract translation (sworn)

Certified sales contract translation with stamp

Do you need a sworn translation of your sales contract for official use? At Ecrivus International you have your sales contract translated under oath online, including the stamp and signature of a sworn translatorat a price that starts from €59 per page. You choose the language combination you need yourself. We work with a network of qualified and sworn translators with experience in translating official and legal documents, so that your sales contract is translated accurately.

What is a sworn translation of a sales contract?

A sales contract or verkoopovereenkomst is an agreement between the selling and the buying party and is signed by both parties. If you want to use this document abroad or submit it to a foreign authority, a sworn translation is usually required. A sworn translation is a translation with the translator's stamp, signature and statement, in which the translator confirms that the translation is a faithful rendering of the original document. This makes the translation legally valid.

Why a sworn translator

A sworn translation may only be made by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). This translator is authorised by the court and provides your translated sales contract with a stamp, signature and statement. If the sales contract is used abroad, an additional legalisation or apostille needed. A apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention (The Hague Convention, 1961). If you wish, we can have your document fitted with an apostille or legalisation.

How it works at Ecrivus

At the top of this page you select the number of pages of your sales contract and the desired language combination and click Add to basket. Then upload a photo or scan of your sales contract and add it to your order. We support many file formats, including PDF.

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

Frequently asked questions about translating a sales contract

What are the rules for a sworn translation?

A sworn translation is, in the Netherlands, a legal document with clear rules. The translation is made by a translator registered in the Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv) and provided with a stamp, signature and statement. This creates certainty about the validity and acceptance of the document.

How long is a sworn translation valid?

The translation itself has no statutory expiry date. The translator's appointment is valid for five years and is renewed afterwards. Some authorities ask for a recent translation, so check in advance whether the receiving party sets additional requirements.

What is the difference between a certified and a sworn translation?

A certified translation focuses on accuracy, but a sworn translation is made by a translator officially authorised by a court. For a sales contract that you use with an official authority or abroad, a sworn translation is needed.

How much does a certified translation cost?

At Ecrivus you pay €59 per page for a sworn translation of your sales contractincluding a stamp. The final price depends on the number of pages and the chosen language combination.

Do I still need an apostille or legalisation after the translation?

For use abroad, a sworn translation often still needs to be legalised or fitted with an apostille. An apostille is issued by the court under the Apostille Convention. We can have your sales contract fitted on request with an apostille or legalisation.