Our telephone numbers
683 462 137
984 058 917
Where we are
Calle Caveda, 21, Oviedo
info@cblingua.com
Our opening hours
Mon-Thu: 8:30 - 17:15
Fri: 8:00 -15:00
Sworn translation
What is a sworn translation?
A sworn translation or official translation is a translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator. According to Spanish legislation it’s mandatory for all documents written in a foreign language and that have to take legal effect in Spain are accompanied by the corresponding sworn translation or official translation.
Nowadays, the construct of a sworn translator is essential in our society due to the current situation in which the internationalisation of businesses and the free market consequently have a great demand for sworn translations.
The sworn translator has been enabled by the Foreign Office by means of stamp and signature to accredit the veracity of a foreign document. All of the translations carried out by sworn translators have an official capacity before the authorities and public bodies.
When is a sworn translation and a sworn translator needed?
A sworn translation or official translation is required for those documents written in another language that must take legal effect before an official body. An official translation is always signed and stamped by a sworn translator and has official capacity before the authorities.
What are the most requested documents?
BIRTH CERTIFICATES
CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATES
COURT RULINGS AND DECISIONS
ACADEMIC RECORDS AND DEGREES
DRIVING LICENSES
TAX IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS/PASSPORTS
FAMILY BOOKS
TRANSFER OF ACADMIC RECORDS
RESIDENCE PERMIT
NATIONALITY
COURSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND MERITS
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
ADOPTION CASES
CERTIFICATES OF DIVORCE, ANNULMENT OR SEPARATION
PUBLIC TENDERS
NOTARIAL DEEDS
CONTRACTS
COMPANY BYLAWS
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
LICENCES
How to request a sworn translator
Send the document
Send us the document in digital format, this can be through a scan or a good-quality photo, to this email address info@cblingua.com or info@traductoresoficiales.es
Accept the quote
The quote will be sent to you on the same day along with the details necessary to carry out a bank transfer. Once the quote is accepted and paid for, we will proceed with the sworn translation of the document.
Receive the translation
Once the quote is accepted and the payment carried out, you will only have to wait until the negotiated delivery time. We will send you the sworn translation accredited by the sworn translator in digital form.
Legalisation of documents
The legalisation of foreign documents is essential so that they take effect in Spain. Consequently, unless an agreement, treaty or international agreement exists that provides exemption from authentication, the same thing will be done in accordance with one of the following two procedures depending on the country that issues the document:
- If the country is a signatory of the Hague Apostille, the Apostille will be sufficient.
- If the country isn’t a signatory of the Hague Apostille, the route of legalisation will be different in each case