Sworn translations
Need a sworn translation of a diploma, birth certificate, criminal record certificate or company document? Tell us the languages, where you will submit it and when you need it. We’ll check availability and confirm the delivery format and timeline in your quote.
What Types of Documents Require an Official Translation?
Academic reports, university degrees, court rulings, ID cards or passports, background checks, marriage, death, birth, and marital status certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, work permits, medical reports, registration cards, notarial deeds, contracts, titles, certificates, public deeds, drivers licenses, these are some examples of documents that require a certified translation.
What is a Certified, Sworn, or Official Translator?
A sworn translator is authorised to certify a translation. In Spain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation appoints sworn translators for specific languages.
If you are submitting the translation abroad, check what credentials the receiving authority requires.
What is an Official or Certified Translation?
In a sworn translation, the translator certifies that the translation accurately reflects the source document. The receiving authority can tell you which certification and delivery format it accepts for your application.
How much does a sworn translation cost?
The price depends on the language pair, document length and complexity, deadline and delivery format.
To request a quote, send us a legible copy of every page, including the reverse if it contains text, stamps or notes. Tell us the source and target languages, the country and authority receiving it, and your deadline.
Let us know whether you need a digital copy, a paper copy or both so we can confirm the format and any shipping costs in the quote.
What affects the price?
Depending on the assignment, the quote may be based on the number of documents, pages or words. Check the total price, delivery date and any shipping charges before accepting.
Factors that influence pricing include:
✅ Language pair
✅ Availability of certified translators
✅ Document complexity & volume
Direct, Inverse & Certified Bridge Translations
Another factor that affects certified translation rates is whether the translation is direct or inverse.
Direct translation: From the native language of the country where the service is contracted into another language.
Inverse translation: From a foreign language into the native language—this tends to be more expensive.
In Spain, only certified translators accredited by the MAEC are authorised to certify translations.
If a document does not contain the country’s official language, a certified bridge translation may be required. For instance, an English to German certified translation might first require an English to Spanish translation by a sworn translator, followed by a Spanish to German certified translation by another professional. This double process increases costs.
But don’t worry—Tradupla doesn’t rely on bridge translations. We work with certified translators worldwide, ensuring direct certified translations in most language combinations.
Why Do Certified Translations Cost More Than Other Translations?
The quote covers translation and certification. In Spain, a sworn translation can be certified on paper or with an electronic signature that meets the applicable requirements. A scan of a signed paper translation and an electronically signed translation are different formats. Ask the receiving authority which it accepts.
Certified Translators in Spain
You can request a quote online from anywhere in Spain. We’ll confirm availability for your language pair and agree on delivery before you place the order.