Guides to sworn translation and documents
General guidance for preparing documents. Always check the current instructions for your procedure.
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What a sworn translation is and when an authority may request one
What a sworn translator certifies, what the translation contains and why the requirement depends on the recipient.
Read guideThe Hague Apostille: what it certifies and when to check it
An apostille authenticates a signature or seal; it does not translate the document. Learn what to check before ordering a translation.
Read guideHow to review documents before submitting them to Spanish immigration
A checklist for missing pages, pending formalities and inconsistent names before translation.
Read guideFamily reunification: identifying the documents that require translation
The documents depend on the relative, relationship and route. Learn to separate the official list from general advice.
Read guideMistakes to avoid when translating documents for immigration
The most common problems come from incomplete files, outdated rules and inconsistent names—not only from translation.
Read guideFacts about Spanish that explain why translating it is not simple
Forms of address, regional variation and punctuation show why good Spanish translation is never mechanical.
Read guideThe translator’s work in the modern world: far more than replacing words
Technology has changed the tools, but context, judgment and responsibility remain human work.
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