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Sworn translation, apostille & legalization of documents
The fastest, lowest-friction way to start. We arrange sworn (traductor jurado) translations, apostille and legalization of foreign documents for use in Spain — and of Spanish documents for use abroad. High volume, fast turnaround, accepted by the authorities.
Who it’s for
- →Anyone submitting foreign documents to Spanish offices
- →People needing diplomas or certificates recognised
- →Businesses legalising corporate documents
- →Clients who want a quick, easy first service
Eligibility and key conditions
- For immigration procedures, a translation into Spanish is valid when done by a sworn translator authorised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Inclusión, Hoja 61).
- Documents from countries that signed the 1961 Hague Convention need only an apostille from the issuing country; documents from other countries are legalised through the Spanish embassy or consulate (Hoja 61).
- Spanish public documents for use abroad are apostilled through the Ministry of Justice, on paper or electronically, for use in Hague Convention countries (Ministerio de Justicia).
What’s included
- Sworn (jurado) translations accepted by Spanish authorities
- Apostille of foreign and Spanish documents
- Legalization where an apostille doesn’t apply
- Birth, marriage, diplomas, criminal-record and corporate docs
- Digital and hard-copy delivery
- Fast turnaround for urgent cases
How the process works
- 1
Send
Share scans of your documents and tell us where they’ll be used.
- 2
Quote
We confirm what needs translation, apostille or legalization, and the price.
- 3
Process
A sworn translator and our partners handle it, fast.
- 4
Deliver
You receive accepted documents digitally and, if needed, on paper.
Typical documents
An indicative list — the exact one is confirmed once your case has been assessed.
- The original foreign public document
- Its apostille, or consular legalisation for non-Hague countries
- For Spanish documents going abroad: the document to be apostilled
Timing
No legal deadline applies. Timing depends on the translator and on the authority that issues the apostille or legalisation.
What’s not included
- Apostilles that must be issued in the document’s country of origin
- Fees charged by foreign authorities or consulates
Who carries out the regulated work
A sworn translator (traductor jurado) appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signs and seals each translation.
Questions about this service
What is a sworn (jurado) translation?
An official translation certified by a translator authorised by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spanish authorities accept it as legally valid, unlike a regular translation.
Do I need an apostille or a sworn translation — or both?
Often both: the apostille authenticates the original document, and the sworn translation renders it into Spanish. We tell you exactly what each office requires.
Official sources
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores — search for sworn translators
- Ministerio de Inclusión — Hoja 61: legalisation and translation of documents
- Ministerio de Justicia — the Hague Apostille
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