Certified Spanish Document Translation

No. DoVisa provides certified translations for international use. Spanish traducciones juradas (sworn translations) are produced by traductores jurados officially appointed by the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación (MAEC) under Real Decreto 724/2020. These sworn translations are required by Spanish domestic authorities including the Registro Civil, Oficinas de Extranjería, and courts. DoVisa's certified translations are designed for a different purpose: they are accepted by USCIS, the UK Home Office, IRCC (Canada), the Australian DHA, and other countries that do not require the Spanish sworn translator system. If you need a traducción jurada for a Spanish authority, you must use an MAEC-appointed traductor jurado.

We translate all types of Spanish documents including certificados de nacimiento (birth certificates), certificados de matrimonio (marriage certificates), certificados de defunción (death certificates), libros de familia (family record booklets), certificados de antecedentes penales (criminal record certificates), títulos universitarios (university degrees), certificados académicos (academic transcripts), certificados de empadronamiento (municipal census certificates), permisos de conducir (driving licenses), NIE documents, escrituras públicas (notarial deeds), and all other official Spanish documents. All translations are certified and accepted by international immigration authorities.

Standard certified translation of Spanish documents is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is offered for select document types such as single-page vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates). Turnaround time depends on document length, complexity, and the language pair. Apostille processing through Spain's competent authorities requires additional time beyond the translation itself.

DoVisa offers Spanish document translation to and from 100+ languages. The most common language pairs include Spanish to English, Spanish to German, Spanish to French, Spanish to Arabic, Spanish to Chinese, Spanish to Portuguese, and Spanish to Italian. We also translate from other languages into Spanish. All translations include a formal certification statement regardless of the language pair selected.

Yes. USCIS requires certified translations with a translator's certificate of accuracy — DoVisa's certified translations meet this standard for all immigration application types including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization. The UK Home Office (UKVI) requires professional translations with the translator's credentials, a signed statement of accuracy, contact details, and date — our translations include all required elements. Neither USCIS nor UKVI requires a Spanish traducción jurada. Our certified translations are also accepted by Canada IRCC, Australian DHA, and New Zealand Immigration.

It depends on where the translation will be used. If you are submitting documents to a Spanish authority — such as the Registro Civil, an Oficina de Extranjería, or a Spanish court — you need a traducción jurada by an MAEC-appointed traductor jurado. If you are submitting Spanish documents to authorities outside Spain — such as USCIS, the UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, or the Australian Department of Home Affairs — a certified translation from DoVisa is sufficient and fully accepted. DoVisa can also coordinate traducciones juradas through our network of MAEC-appointed sworn translators when needed.

For most international immigration applications, notarization of the translation itself is not required. USCIS accepts certified translations without notarization. The UK Home Office similarly does not require notarization of the translator's work. However, if the receiving authority in the destination country requires additional authentication, DoVisa can arrange notarization as an add-on service. For documents being used in Hague Convention member countries, an apostille from the appropriate Spanish competent authority may be the relevant authentication rather than notarization.

Yes. Spain has been a Contracting Party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 25 September 1978 (instrument deposited 27 July 1978). Apostille competence in Spain is divided among multiple authorities depending on the document type: Secretarios de Gobierno de los Tribunales Superiores de Justicia for judicial documents, Decanos de los Colegios Notariales for notarial documents, and officials of the Ministerio de Justicia for administrative documents, as established by Real Decreto 1497/2011. Spanish documents bearing an apostille are recognized in all 125+ Convention member states.

DoVisa's Spanish translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger projects. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair, and processing speed. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive projects. Apostille processing through Spain's competent authorities is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote — no hidden fees.

The libro de familia is a uniquely Spanish document issued by the Registro Civil at the time of marriage or the birth of a first child. It serves as a comprehensive family record booklet, recording births, marriages, deaths, and other major family events across its pages — similar to the French livret de famille. While Spain is phasing out the libro de familia in favor of individual digital records, millions remain in circulation and are commonly required for international immigration applications. When translating a libro de familia, DoVisa includes explanatory context so that foreign immigration officers understand its purpose. USCIS, the UK Home Office, and IRCC all accept our certified translations of the libro de familia.

Yes. DoVisa translates handwritten Spanish documents including older civil registry entries, historical records, and personal correspondence. Older Spanish vital records from the Registro Civil may contain handwritten entries in traditional calligraphic styles that require specialized reading skills. Our translators experienced with Spanish handwriting conventions can interpret these documents accurately. For best results, upload the highest quality scan possible — at least 300 DPI resolution — to ensure all handwritten text is legible for the translator.

You will receive your certified translation in two formats. First, a high-resolution PDF is delivered via email for immediate use — suitable for digital submissions to USCIS, the UK Home Office, or other authorities that accept electronic documents. Second, the original signed hard copy with the translator's wet signature, credentials, and certification statement is shipped via tracked international courier. For apostilled documents, the apostille certificate is included with the physical delivery. Both the digital and physical versions are legally valid certified translations.