Netherlands Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Americans moving to the Netherlands, including the many entrepreneurs using the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT), quickly meet the municipal registration (BRP) at the gemeente. To be registered with the correct details, the municipality usually asks for an apostilled birth certificate and, if married, an apostilled marriage certificate. Divorce decrees are needed to update civil status.
The Netherlands has been a Hague Convention member since 1965. U.S. documents are apostilled by the state that issued them, or by the U.S. Department of State for federal records. Dutch consulates in the U.S. don’t apostille U.S. documents.
Does the Netherlands Accept Apostilles?
Yes. Dutch municipalities and agencies accept apostilled U.S. documents. Many accept documents in English; others ask for a sworn translation into Dutch.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for the Netherlands
- Birth certificates for BRP registration.
- Marriage certificates and divorce decrees for civil status and partner residence.
- Corporate documents for DAFT businesses and Dutch BVs.
- Degrees and transcripts for highly skilled migrant and study permits.
- Powers of attorney for property and company matters.
Translation for the Netherlands
Documents in English, German or French are often accepted without translation. If a translation is required, it usually must be by a sworn translator (beëdigd vertaler) in the Netherlands.
How Our Netherlands Apostille Service Works
- Tell us the documents and the country. Call (971) 514-3743 or use the form above. We confirm which version of each document you need.
- We route each document to the right authority. State documents (birth, marriage and divorce records, notarized papers) go to the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarized them. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and naturalization-related records, go to the U.S. Department of State.
- We return the apostilled documents to you, or ship them directly abroad with tracking.
Cost and Timing
- Oregon documents: $195 for the first and $20 for each additional, including the state fee; next business day or within 10 business days.
- Most other states: $195 per document, about 10 business days (New York is $350 for the first and $65 for each additional).
- FBI background check: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Netherlands Apostille FAQ
Do I need an apostilled birth certificate to register at the gemeente?
Usually yes, for registration with the correct details in the BRP.
Do I need a Dutch translation?
Often not for English documents. Ask your municipality.
Can you apostille documents for a DAFT business?
Yes, including certificates of good standing and notarized company documents.
Can the Dutch consulate apostille my U.S. document?
No. Only the issuing U.S. state or the U.S. Department of State can.
How much does a Netherlands apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states.
Start Your Netherlands Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for Netherlands and which U.S. state issued them, and we will confirm the steps and the price before you send anything. See also our Hague Convention countries list and pricing.