Produced and certified by sworn translators appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. Valid before any Spanish authority with no further formalities.
Sworn translation with official validity
What a sworn translation is
A sworn translation is the translation of an official document by a sworn translator-interpreter authorised by the Ministry. It carries the translator’s certification, signature and stamp; the translator is responsible for its faithfulness and accuracy.
It is the only type of translation accepted by Spanish authorities, courts, universities and registries for documents issued in another language. Order AEC/2125/2014 regulates its format, and the official list of authorised translators is public.
We deliver the translation as a PDF with the translator’s qualified electronic signature, valid for online filing, and on paper with the original stamp when the authority requires it.
Common procedures
- Immigration and residence
- Criminal record, birth and marriage certificates, employment contracts and proof of means.
- Spanish citizenship
- Birth and criminal record certificates from the country of origin, spouse documents and rulings.
- Degree recognition
- University degrees, transcripts, syllabi and course descriptions.
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Certificates of single status, birth, divorce and capacity to marry.
- Adoption and civil registry
- Court rulings, social reports and registry certificates.
- Tenders and companies
- Deeds, annual accounts, tax certificates and solvency documents for public procurement.
How you receive it
- PDF with electronic signature
- Document digitally signed by the sworn translator, downloadable from your portal through a secure expiring link. Valid for electronic filing.
- Paper by courier
- Printed copy with original stamp and signature, sent by courier with tracking anywhere in Spain.
- Collection at the office
- Collection at our Málaga office during opening hours, after notice in the portal.
Turnaround
Certificates and short documents are delivered within 24–48 working hours from acceptance of the quote. Long files receive a committed delivery date at the time of ordering, calculated with the working calendar.
If you need the document sooner, choose urgent delivery when calculating the quote: the surcharge is shown before you pay.
Indicative prices
Rate per word of the original text with a minimum per job. One-page certificates are charged at the minimum. The exact price is calculated when you upload the document.
| Sworn translator | € / word | minimum |
|---|---|---|
| German, French, English, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan | 0.12 € | 45,00 € |
| Other EU languages, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian and Turkish | 0.15 € | 55,00 € |
| Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu and less widely used languages | 0.20 € | 70,00 € |
Prices exclude VAT (21 %).
Calculate your quote
Real price from the current rate card. Upload the document or enter words or pages; the quote is emailed to you and can be accepted online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to legalise the sworn translation? No. A sworn translation by a translator appointed by the Ministry is valid throughout Spain with no further legalisation or apostille. What may need an apostille is the foreign original document.
Can I send a photo of the document? Yes, as long as it is legible and complete, including stamps and reverse sides. For paper delivery, the translator attaches a copy of the document translated.
How do I know the translator is authorised? Each translation includes the sworn translator’s name and registration number, which you can check on the Ministry’s public list.
How long does it take? Short documents, 24–48 working hours. Long files, the committed date shown when ordering. An urgent option with surcharge is available.
What happens to my data? Your documents are stored encrypted, only the assigned translator and the manager can access them, and attachments are never emailed: they are downloaded from the portal through expiring links. They are deleted when the retention period ends.