Official sworn translation

If you would like to know how much an official translation, a sworn translation, a certified translation or a translation with the stamp and signature of an official translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation would cost, simply send us a scanned copy or a high-resolution photograph of the document or documents you wish to translate. We will send you a free, non-binding quotation.
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Official translators accepted by public bodies in Spain

Sworn translators are the only official translators, whose translations are accepted by the public administration in Spain. These certified translators are appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MAEC) and can officially validate the translation of foreign documents that need to be presented to the Spanish public administration or Spanish documents that need to be presented in other countries. The official or sworn translator, also sometimes known as a sworn interpreter, will sign and stamp the official translation before sending it to the client by post, registered mail or courier. The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sometimes holds new exams to appoint new translators and then updated their list of appointed sworn translators.

According to the analysis of the data from the official MAEC search tool carried out on April 2, 2026, there were 6,431 active sworn translators and interpreters in Spain, corresponding to 6,668 active entries across 39 languages.

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Official and sworn translation service almost anywhere in the world

Our translation agency offers technical translations and official translations in more than 150 languages. In Spain, we provide official or sworn translations in the 39 languages for which the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed official translators: Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, etc.
But we also offer sworn translations in France, Germany, Turkey and other countries. We can also help you if you are looking for certified translations in the United States accepted by the USCIS, or certified translations in the United Kingdom or Ireland, Canada, Australia, etc.
Do you need a sworn translation of your company's articles of association or accounts to apply for an international tender? Are you going to publish in a prestigious journal and are looking for a translation service for scientific articles? Do you need to have birth or death certificatestranslated by a sworn translator? Are you starting an adoption process in a non-Spanish speaking country and will you need to submit a sworn translation of the adoption papers? At Traduccionoficial.es, we can help you with online sworn translations.

Certified translations with an official stamp and signature

Send us your documents so that an official translator can review them and we will inform you of the cost for the sworn translation and delivery to any Spanish city: Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, and so on. We can help you if you are looking for the sworn translation of a diploma, the official translation of a power of attorney, or need help translating a passport or an officially valid ID card, or translating reports or balance sheets with Legal validity.

How much does a sworn translation cost?

The price of a sworn translation depends on the language, urgency, length and complexity of the document, as well as the delivery format you need. As a general reference, sworn translations often fall in the range of €25–30 + VAT per page in common language combinations, while one or two pages with up to about 600 words usually fall within €40–60 + VAT. A criminal record certificate is often around €50, a passport usually costs around €25–40, an academic transcript of around 650 words usually falls within €50–60, and a power of attorney of around 550 words is often around €50. You can find more details in our sworn translation price guide.

The quote is free and without obligation. To prepare it accurately, we need you to send us a copy of the document.

According to the analysis of the data from the official MAEC search tool carried out on April 2, 2026, there were 6,431 active sworn translators and interpreters in Spain, corresponding to 6,668 active entries across 39 languages. You can also review our guide to the official list of sworn translators.

Frequently asked questions about sworn translations

What are sworn translations?

They are translations with legal validity prepared by a sworn translator or interpreter officially authorised to certify them. They are required when a public body, court, university or similar authority asks for an official translation. You can find more information in our guide to sworn translations.

How long does a sworn translation take?

Turnaround time depends on the language, the type of document and the urgency. For many standard jobs, we can confirm the exact deadline on the same day after reviewing the document. For price guidance, you can also see our sworn translation price guide.

How can I check whether a sworn translator is officially authorised?

In Spain, the translator or interpreter must be officially authorised and appear in the official information available through the MAEC. We also provide practical guidance on the official list of sworn translators.

What do you need to study to become a sworn translator in Spain?

There is no single academic route, but the authorisation must be obtained through the official procedure established by the competent administration. If you need the service, what matters most is that the professional is properly authorised and that the document is handled correctly.

Official sworn translation service

Academic and school transcripts

Official translation of degrees, university diplomas, academic transcripts, etc...

Collective agreements and company statutes

Certified translations of contracts, agreements, pacts, agreements, stipulations, etc.

Corporate texts

Official sworn translations of company documents, reports, annual reports, news, etc.

Official translator

Official spoken translation at notary's offices, official interpreting in court, law firms, etc.

Certificates and minutes

Criminal record certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, birth certificates, etc.

Medical translation

Official translation of clinical reports, scientific articles, diagnoses, etc.

Legal translation

Legal translations of reports, powers of attorney, judgements, minutes, certificates, etc.

Sworn translators

Official translators in Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya), Galicia (Xunta de Galicia), Spain (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), etc.

Certified translation in other countries

In Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Romania, Sweden, etc.

Official, sworn translators

You will receive the official translation of your documents in your city of residence: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bilbao, Alicante, Córdoba, Valladolid, Vigo, Gijón, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, A Coruña, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Granada, Elche, Oviedo, Badalona, Cartagena, Terrassa, Jerez de la Frontera, Sabadell, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Móstoles, Alcalá de Henares, Fuenlabrada, Pamplona, Almería, Leganés, Donostia-San Sebastián, Castellón, Burgos, Santander, Albacete, Getafe, Alcorcón, Logroño, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Badajoz, Salamanca, Huelva, Marbella, Lleida, Tarragona, León, Dos Hermanas, Torrejón de Ardoz, Parla, Mataró, Cádiz, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Algeciras, Jaén, Alcobendas, Ourense, Reus, Torrevieja, Telde, Barakaldo, Lugo, Girona, San Fernando, Santiago de Compostela, Cáceres, Lorca, Coslada, Las Rozas, Roquetas de Mar, Orihuela, El Puerto de Santa María, Talavera de la Reina, Cornellà de Llobregat, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Guadalajara, Toledo, Ceuta, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Avilés, El Ejido, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Pontevedra, Mijas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Torrent, Palencia, Chiclana de la Frontera, Melilla, Getxo, Gandia, Vélez-Málaga, Arona, Manresa, Fuengirola, Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Ciudad Real, Rubí, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Benidorm, Ferrol, Valdemoro, Majadahonda, Torremolinos, Ponferrada, Molina de Segura, Paterna, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Estepona, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Benalmádena, Zamora, Sagunto, Viladecans, La Línea de la Concepción, El Prat de Llobregat, Castelldefels, Collado Villalba, Motril, Irun, Linares, Alcoy, Granollers, Ávila, Mérida, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Cuenca, Aranjuez, Arrecife, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Arganda del Rey, Torrelavega, San Vicente del Raspeig, Segovia, Elda, Huesca, Mollet del Vallès, Siero, Puertollano, Utrera, Vila-real, Calvià, etc.

Official translators and interpreters for 39 languages:

In Spain, we currently offer official translations between Spanish and Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish and Ukrainian.