Spain Sworn Translations

A sworn translation (traducción jurada) is an official translation completed by a translator appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC). These translations are:

• Legally binding in Spain
• Stamped, signed, and sealed by the sworn translator
• Often required for immigration, academic, or legal purposes

Unlike general certified translations in the U.S., Spain requires sworn translations to come from MAEC-appointed translators. We have one!  Regular U.S.-based certifications are not accepted.
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Let us take the stress out of your move to Spain. Whether you’re applying for a Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative, or Student Visa, we’ll ensure your documents are ready: translated, certified, and fully compliant.

SUBMIT TRANSLATION REQUEST

Does my translation need to be notarized or apostilled?

No Notary or Apostille Needed for the Translation

Does the spanish government recognize your translations?

Our Sworn Translator’s stamp is a legal certification recognized by the Spanish government.

Does a birth certificate require an apostille?

While the original document (like a birth certificate) needs an Apostille, the translation of that document does not. It is valid exactly as issued by our team.

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​Spain Background Check + Translation + Apostille Package

Spain often requires criminal background checks for immigration, residency, work permits, teaching programs, and other official purposes. South Texas Notary, LLC provides a complete Spain Background Check Apostille Package, including:

• Texas criminal background check apostille (Texas Secretary of State)
• FBI Identity History Summary apostille (U.S. Department of State)
• Certified Spanish translations of the final apostilled documents

What's Included:

✅ Texas background check apostille processing (Texas SOS)
✅ FBI report apostille processing (U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC)
✅ Certified Spanish translation
✅ Document review + requirements check
✅ Secure delivery options (PDF + shipping originals)

Why This Matters 
Texas and FBI documents require different apostille authorities, and many clients lose time by sending documents to the wrong office or using non-eligible document formats.
We manage the full process properly, including:

1. Correct apostille routing
2. Eligibility verification
3. Translation certification

This service is designed to provide an acceptance-ready packet for Spain without delays, rejections, or procedural confusion.

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Required Documents

To begin, the client must provide:

1. Texas background check document (or request assistance guidance)
2. FBI Identity History Summary (or request assistance guidance)
3. Copy of passport/ID for verification of name match
   

Spanish authority requirements (if available)

Estimated Timelines

Estimated TimelinesTimelines vary based on issuing agency and apostille processing:

• Texas Apostille: typically 2-3 business days (plus shipping)
• Federal Apostille (FBI / U.S. Dept. of State): typically 7-9 days (varies)
• Spanish Translation: typically 2–5 business days after apostilles are issued​

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Pricing Menu:
​Spain Background Check/Apostille Package

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​Package A –
​Texas Apostille Only (Spain Use)

• Service Fee: $195
• Texas SOS fee(s) + shipping

Package B –
FBI Apostille Only (Spain Use)

• Service Fee: $395
• federal processing/shipping fees

Package C –
Complete Spain Package (Texas + FBI Apostilles)

• Service Fee: $695
• all government fees + shipping

Spanish Certified Translation

• $75/page standard (2–5 business days)
• Rush translation available (quote)

Rush / Same-Day Handling (when possible)

• Add $75–$150

Contact Us

[email protected]
210-446-8851 voice/text

Send all documents to:
South Texas Notary
c/o Apostilles
P. O. Box 761254
​San Antonio, Texas 78245

Disclaimer:
​South Texas Notary, LLC does not provide legal advice. Requirements may vary depending on the Spanish authority requesting the documents. Clients are responsible for confirming the specific requirements with their receiving agency in Spain.