Have you received a foreign notarial deed that needs to be used in Namur? The Chambre des notaires of the Namur district requires a sworn translation for any deed drawn up in a foreign language. Procedure and turnaround times for Namur residents.
Why have a foreign notarial deed translated in Namur?
Namur is the administrative capital of Wallonia and is home to regional civil servants, employees of Walloon institutions, and a growing international community. Namur notaries handle successions involving assets abroad, property acquisitions by foreign nationals, and powers of attorney drawn up in other countries.
Since 2022, successions involving Ukrainian refugees with assets in Ukraine and Belgium have increased the volume of Ukrainian notarial deed translations for Namur notaries.
Types of foreign notarial deeds translated in Namur
- Property sale deeds for acquisitions in the Province of Namur
- International wills and successions
- Foreign notarised powers of attorney
- Cross-border gifts inter vivos
- Foreign marriage contracts
- Ukrainian succession deeds (rising demand since 2022)
Good to know
The Chambre des notaires of the Namur district covers the entire Province of Namur. For successions involving assets in Ukraine, the legal situation has been complex since 2022. Consult a Namur notary specialised in private international law and have Ukrainian deeds translated by TranslateBE.
In Namur: what you need to know
Key specifics for translating foreign notarial deeds in Namur:
- Chambre des notaires de Namur: the reference body for notaries in the province
- Notarial procedural language: French - translation into French is mandatory
- Ukrainian deeds: growing demand since 2022; Ukrainian apostille sufficient (Ukraine is a Hague signatory)
- Moroccan and Congolese deeds: prior diplomatic legalisation required
- EU country deeds: facilitated by European regulations
TranslateBE
Need to have a foreign notarial deed translated in Namur?
TranslateBE translates all types of foreign notarial deeds into French for Namur notaries. Ukrainian, Arabic, Romanian, and 70+ languages. Response within 1h.
Turnaround times and procedure for translation in Namur
The sworn translation of a foreign notarial deed for a Namur notary generally takes 3 to 7 business days. For urgent deeds, we offer an express turnaround of 24 to 48 hours. Check the apostille or legalisation of the document beforehand, depending on its country of origin.
For more information, see our national guide on translating foreign notarial deeds in Belgium.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I have a Ukrainian succession deed translated for a Namur notary?
Ukraine is a signatory to the Hague Convention, so Ukrainian deeds can be apostilled. After apostilling, TranslateBE translates the succession deed into French with a sworn translator in 3 to 5 days. Given the situation in Ukraine since 2022, some procedures may be complex - consult a specialised notary.
Can a Namur notary handle an international succession without translating the foreign deeds?
No. A Belgian notary can only work with documents they understand. For an international succession involving deeds in Ukrainian, Arabic, or Romanian, the sworn translation into French is a legal requirement before the file can be processed.
Can a Moroccan power of attorney be translated urgently for a Namur notary?
Yes, but be mindful of the prior legalisation. A Moroccan power of attorney must first be legalised diplomatically (Morocco to Belgium), which takes 4 to 8 weeks. After legalisation, TranslateBE translates the power of attorney into French on an express basis (24-48h) for your Namur notary.
Urgent translation of a foreign notarial deed in Namur?
TranslateBE translates your foreign notarial deeds into French for all Namur notaries. Sworn, response within 1h. Free quote.