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Document retrieval

We request the document on your behalf, have it apostilled or legalised where needed and translate it. You receive one complete package, ready to use.

Need a birth certificate from Poland, an extract from the Dutch population register (BRP) or a certificate from a foreign criminal record? Obtaining official documents often takes a lot of time, especially if you don't speak the language or don't live in the country.

We take that work off your hands. With your authorisation, we request the document from the right authority and make sure it is ready to use.

Documents we often obtain

  • Birth, marriage and death certificates
  • BRP population register extracts
  • KvK trade register extracts
  • Foreign criminal record extracts
  • Certificates of unmarried status
  • Duplicate diplomas

In the Netherlands

Dutch civil status certificates are issued by the municipality where the birth, marriage or death was registered. A BRP extract is issued by the municipality where you are registered. We also obtain extracts from the trade register (KvK) and other registers.

Abroad

Through our international network, we obtain documents in a large number of countries: civil status certificates, certificates of no impediment, criminal record extracts, duplicate diplomas and company registrations.

How it works

  1. Send your document

    Upload a scan or photo through the form or email it to info@abc-office.eu. Tell us what the document is for and in which country it will be used.

  2. Receive a fixed price

    You get a quote with price and delivery time. We only start once you approve it.

  3. We translate and legalise

    A sworn translator produces the translation. Where needed, we arrange the apostille, the legalisation or the retrieval of the document.

  4. You receive everything back

    Digitally by email and, if the authority requires it, on paper by post.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need my authorisation?

For personal documents, usually yes. We send you a power of attorney to sign, which you return together with a copy of your ID.

Can you also translate and legalise the document?

Yes, that's the whole point. We obtain the document, arrange the apostille or legalisation and produce the certified translation, all in one order.

How long does it take?

In the Netherlands, often within a week. Abroad, it ranges from a few days to several weeks, depending on the country and the authority.

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Near you

We work for clients throughout the Netherlands, including:

Request a free quote

Attach your document and you'll receive a fixed price and delivery time. Prefer email? Send it to info@abc-office.eu.

PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, Word or Excel. Up to 10 files, 15 MB in total.

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