Sworn English-to-Spanish translation
English appears in documents from very different legal systems. A US birth record, a British certificate and an Irish document may use different formats and authorities even though they share a language. We identify the country and intended use before preparing a quote.
One language, different document systems
Whether an apostille, legalization or sworn translation is needed depends on the issuing country and the procedure. For example, the formalities for UK documents may differ from those that apply to documents from an EU Member State.
Dates, names and legal terminology
We pay attention to the month/day/year format commonly used in the United States, administrative abbreviations and concepts with no literal equivalent in Spain. Ambiguous dates are reviewed in context before translation.
Frequently translated documents
Details that help us prepare an accurate quote
- Country and authority that issued the document
- Organization to which it will be submitted
- All pages, attachments and reverse sides
- Actual deadline, if there is one
Frequently asked questions
Is a translation completed in another country valid in Spain?
It depends on who completed it and on the procedure. The receiving organization must confirm whether it accepts that translation or requires a sworn translation valid in Spain.
Do you translate US notarial documents?
Yes. Send the complete document, including any notarial certification or apostille, so that we can assess the scope.
How do you handle an ambiguous British or US date?
We interpret it from the country, full format and context. If any doubt remains, we ask before finalizing the translation.