Sworn German-to-Spanish translation
We translate documents written in German and issued in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Sharing a language does not mean sharing the same registry system: we identify the country, issuing authority and intended use before applying the appropriate terminology.
Three countries, different procedures
Germany and Austria are subject to the European rules that apply to certain public documents. Switzerland participates in the Apostille Convention as a State; the competent authority may vary by canton, but a canton’s participation in the Convention does not.
Compound words, abbreviations and distinctive characters
We reproduce ä, ö, ü and ß correctly and expand abbreviations only when the context allows us to do so without ambiguity. In judgments and powers of attorney, we preserve the structure of the original to make comparison easier.
Frequently translated documents
Information needed to assess the document
- Issuing country and authority
- Purpose of the document in Spain
- All pages and certifications
- Identity document if the name appears in different forms
Frequently asked questions
Is the procedure the same for Germany, Austria and Switzerland?
No. The language is shared, but legalization requirements and document formats depend on the country and issuing authority.
Does a German judgment need to be translated in full?
The receiving body decides which parts it requires. For a quote, send the complete decision and any certificate showing that it is final.
Do you replace ß with ss?
In personal names, we follow the official spelling in the identity document. In the rest of the text, we translate according to the context and Spanish conventions.