Sworn Translations into English

British and American institutions only accept English.

English is the only official language in UK, USA and other English-speaking countries. No British and American institution will accept any document written in Spanish, French, German, etc, unless accompanied by a Sworn Translation, signed, stamped and duly legalised by a truthful statement from a Certified Translator.

If you come from other country to study in UK or USA, you will need a Sworn Translation into English of your academic qualifications to be admitted at any University.

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Our agency delivers Sworn Translations into English every day: titles and diplomas, affidavits, deeds, annual accounts, articles of association, birth, death or marriage certificates, summons, court notifications, wills, extracts from the Trade Register, etc.

We really advise you to make sure you actually need your translation to be "Sworn", as Sworn Translations are more expensive and take much longer than standard translations.

What is the Apostille of The Hague?

The Apostille of The Hague is the abbreviated legalisation process used for all the countries signatories of the Hague Convention, including Spain and English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States. It certifies that the signatory of your document, is a legitimate authority in your country. It is a large seal bearing the EU flag. The Apostille must also be translated.

What is a signature legalisation?

The Hague Convention only identifies the signatures of the more relevant people and bodies of each country: Colleges of Notaries, Superior Court of Justice, Ministries, etc. But your documents will probably bear signature of "lower" bodies, which will compel you to legalise (authenticate) it before the superior body. For example, for university titles and diplomas, you will have to request the Ministry of Education to legalise the signature.

Do I need the Apostille of The Hague?

If they haven't mentioned it, then you probably don't need it (even better!). Ask the agency which is requesting the Sworn Translation, as this matter is quite discretionary and not at all predictable.

Where to get an Apostille

If you are an American citizen and want to obtain Spanish residence, one of the documents you'll need is your Criminal Record Certificate, which must first be legalised with the Apostille of the Hague by the Office of the Secretary of State of your city, and then translated into Spanish by means of an Official Sworn Translation.

Where to get an Apostille in UK
Where to get an Apostille in USA