Dutch Certified Translations ISO 17100
The Native Translator is a professional Dutch translation service who specializes in the delivery of document translations which have to be presented to official authorities for legal purposes. As such, we understand the importance of ensuring strict compliance with predefined standards for certified translation and guarantee optimum levels of accuracy.
The rules regarding certified translation vary from one country to the next so it is really important that the company you choose to carry out the translations are knowledgeable of the different regulations which need to be applied in each country. As we have been working in translation for many years, our team know and understand the rules and regulations for submitting certified documentation to official organizations.
Certified Dutch Translation
A certified translation is the translation of a document that is accompanied with a certification. The certification is usually in the form of a signature, stamp and a statement from the translator or a representative of the translation agency.
Certified translations are required by authorities and organisations in the UK, USA, Australia and Ireland and those produced by The Native Translator are completed on our letterhead or the letterhead of the certified translator, and accompanied by a Statement of Accuracy, our stamp, signature and contact details.
Sworn Dutch Translation
Sworn translations are certified translations that can only be provided by officially appointed translators in the country you are submitting your application to. Sworn translators usually have to undertake exams, and are only approved to translate select languages.
Several countries (e.g. Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden) require a sworn translator. In such cases, The Native Translator will work with an officially approved translator, who completes your translation, and appends their signature, stamp & contact details, making the translation acceptable within that country.
Documents that require a Certified or Sworn Dutch Translation Include:
• Bank/building society or credit card statements
• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Degrees
• Divorce documents
• Diplomas
• Gas, electricity or council tax bills
• Marriage certificates
• Passports
• Transcripts
Certified translation between Dutch and more than 60 languages
Here are some of the languages we provide certified translations into and from Dutch: Arabic, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Danish, Chinese, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, Greek, Hindi, Dutch, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Norwegian, Farsi, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Czech, Turkish, German, and Hungarian.
The Mother Tongue Principle
The Mother Tongue Principle, also known as the Native Speaker Principle, is one of the corner stones of Dutch translation and is a very important consideration when employing translators for your content. The principle states that a linguist translates their native language. An English native speaker translates content into English, a Dutch native speaker translates content into Dutch, etc. A native speaker of a language is a person who was born, grew up and obtained his or her education in a country where the target language is the official language.
Dutch Translations with Quality Management ISO 17100
The Native Translator is an ISO certified translation agency for professional and certified as well as sworn Dutch translation. Our Quality Management System is audited annually by a licensed certification body and is in compliance with the ISO 17100:2015 standard. ISO 17100:2015 provides requirements for the core processes, resources, and other aspects necessary for the delivery of a quality translation service that meets applicable specifications.
Absolute Confidentiality
The Native Translator maintains confidentiality agreements with its customers, and all company employees and vendors are bound by nondisclosure agreements. This ensures that information provided by our customers is always maintained in absolute confidentiality and is protected from unauthorised external access.
How much does a Certified Dutch Translation cost?
Upload your document directly to our translation portal and you will receive, in less than 1 minute, both the price and the expected delivery time of the translation to or from Dutch. You can order the translation and pay with your credit card online. We accept: Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, PayPal and Apple Pay.
If you have any questions, or need more information
You can contact us 24/7 by email. We will strive to respond within 30 minutes.
FAQ — Certified Dutch Translation
What is a certified Dutch translation
It’s a translation signed and sealed by an officially authorized translator confirming accuracy and legal validity.
Are your Dutch translations accepted in the Netherlands and Belgium
Yes, our certified translations are recognized by government bodies, universities, and courts in both countries and abroad.
How fast can I receive a certified Dutch translation
Standard delivery is 2–5 business days. Urgent and same-day service is available.
Do you handle both Dutch and Flemish variants
Yes, we provide translations tailored to either the Netherlands or Belgium.
Can I send scanned or photographed documents
Yes, clear scans or photos are usually sufficient. Upload them safely using our secure translation portal
Will my translation have an official seal or statement
Yes, certified translations include the translator’s seal or signature and an accuracy declaration.
Do you provide sworn or notarized Dutch translations
Yes, sworn or notarized options are available if required by the receiving authority.
Are your translators native Dutch speakers
Yes, we work exclusively with qualified native Dutch linguists and subject-matter specialists.
Can you translate academic documents for study abroad
Absolutely. We handle diplomas, transcripts, recommendation letters, and related paperwork.
What file formats do you accept
PDF, Word, JPG, PNG, and many others — just upload to our secure translation portal.
Can I get both digital and paper versions
Yes, we offer certified PDFs and can mail stamped originals when needed.
How do you protect sensitive personal or business data
Our ISO 27001-certified systems use encryption, strict access control, and GDPR compliance.
Do you help private individuals and businesses
Yes, we support both individuals and organizations with any certified Dutch translation.
How do I get a quote and timeline
Simply upload your files in our secure translation portal to get an instant price and delivery estimate within 60 seconds.
What payment methods are accepted
We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and secure bank transfers.
The Native Translator is an ISO 17100 certified translation agency online, specializing in providing quality assured Dutch translations directly online.
