INTAKE
Document received. Route confirmed.
Upload a scan or photo. KES checks whether your document needs an apostille, legalization, or sworn translation.
Bekijk proces
Apostille, legalization & translation
Legalizeyour document?
KES checks which route your document needs: apostille, full legalization through ministry or embassy, or a sworn translation.
★4.8 on Google Reviews
Check your requirements
Legalize documents.Apostilles & legalizations.Worldwide.
CourtsMinistry of Foreign AffairsEmbassiesChamber of Commerce
How it works
We handle the documents.You handle the destination.
ACTION
Steps handled.
KES arranges the right steps through court, Chamber of Commerce, DUO, ministry, embassy, notary, or sworn translator.
Bekijk proces
CHECK
Ready for use.
After completion you receive a scan and the original document is returned safely.
Bekijk proces
Popular routes
Often requested.Handled worldwide.
Popular routes for Dutch documents and foreign documents for use in the Netherlands. KES checks which apostille, legalization, translation, or embassy procedure is needed.
Services
Our routes.Your outcome.
KES helps private clients, companies, and exporters with apostilles, full document legalization, visa documents, sworn translations, vehicle powers of attorney, and export documents. One route check determines the required steps.
Embassy route
Legalization
Full legalization routes for countries outside the Apostille Convention.
For documents that must pass multiple authorities and embassy checks.
Court route
Apostille
Fast apostille requests through the court for documents used in treaty countries.
A direct route for documents used in apostille countries.
Travel documentation
Visa
Support with visa applications and document requirements for international travel.
Clarity about document requirements before you start.
Official translation
Sworn translation
Official translations by sworn translators for legal, personal, and business documents.
For files that must be correct first and usable internationally afterwards.
Vehicle export
Vehicle power of attorney
Arranged quickly for use abroad, including checks on the correct legalization route.
For sale, export, and cross-border use without unnecessary delay.
International trade
Export documents
We arrange COO, EUR.1, ATR, export declarations, and business legalizations for export files.
For exporters and operations teams that need one contact point for trade and origin documents.
Klanten over KES
Echte Verhalen.Echte resultaten.
FAQ
Clarity.Works.
Start with a scan or photo of your document and the country where it will be used. KES checks whether you need an apostille, legalization, embassy handling, or a sworn translation.
An apostille is the shorter route for countries that accept apostilles. Other countries often require a full legalization chain through ministry and embassy.
Embassy legalization is usually needed when the destination country does not accept apostilles or asks for confirmation after earlier authority steps.
A foreign document is usually apostilled or legalized in the country where it was issued. KES checks the route and advises on translation or next steps.
For the first check, a scan or clear photo is usually enough. For final apostille or legalization, the original paper document is often required.
Timing depends on the document, country, and authorities involved. A court apostille can be faster than a full legalization chain with ministry, embassy, or translation.
Costs depend on route, official fees, and extra steps such as sworn translation or embassy legalization. KES provides a clear quotation after review.
Direct clarity