Regular certified translation
Often prepared for U.S. institutions such as USCIS. It does not become a Spanish sworn translation merely because it includes a translator certification.
Traducción jurada oficial · English and Spanish
Official sworn translations for Spain by MAEC-appointed translators.
PRONTO coordinates English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English sworn translations completed by translators officially appointed and authorized by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEC).
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Not every certified translation is the same
Why Spain may require a traducción jurada
A standard certified translation commonly used for USCIS or another U.S. procedure is not automatically an official sworn translation for Spain.
A Spanish sworn translation is prepared by a translator holding the official title issued by MAEC. The translator certifies that the translation is faithful and accurate using the required certification, signature and seal—or an authorized electronic signature when appropriate.
Tell us exactly where you will submit it. A Spanish consulate, civil registry, university, court, notary or immigration office may specify the document and delivery format it expects. PRONTO reviews that information before confirming the order.
MAEC sworn translation
Prepared and officially certified by a sworn translator appointed for the applicable language pair by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation.
Documents we translate
Official translations for Spanish procedures
Send the complete document set, including seals, certifications and apostilles, so PRONTO can quote the full translation required for submission.
Birth, marriage and death certificates
Vital records for nationality, residency, marriage, civil-registry, inheritance and other procedures in Spain.
FBI reports and background checks
FBI Identity History Summary reports, state background checks and the apostilles or certifications attached to them.
Diplomas and transcripts
Academic records for universities, credential recognition, professional licensing, study and employment matters.
Divorce and court records
Judgments, divorce decrees, custody orders, adoption records and other court-issued documents.
Powers of attorney and notarial documents
Powers of attorney, affidavits, consents, deeds and documents intended for a Spanish notary or public authority.
Corporate and business documents
Certificates of status, articles, bylaws, resolutions, contracts and other company records for use in Spain.
How PRONTO’s service works
Start with clear scans from anywhere
You can begin without visiting our Miami office. PRONTO coordinates the quote, required format, translation and delivery.
Send every page
Send clear scans or PDFs through WhatsApp, including stamps, seals, certifications and apostilles.
Identify the recipient
Tell us the Spanish authority, consulate, university, court or notary receiving the documents and your deadline.
Approve the order
We confirm the service, delivery format, current turnaround and price before translation begins.
Receive the translation
PRONTO delivers the completed sworn translation electronically and/or physically as confirmed for the order.
Apostille and translation together
Send the complete set—not only the certificate.
When a U.S. document requires an apostille for use in Spain, the receiving authority may also require the apostille itself to be translated. Send PRONTO every page so we can determine the translation scope before quoting.
If your document still needs an apostille, PRONTO can coordinate the apostille and Spain sworn-translation services instead of leaving you to manage separate providers.
Do not omit stamps or attachment pages. A sworn translator certifies the complete translation based on the source material provided. Missing pages can delay the order or produce an incomplete submission set.
Digital and printed delivery
The receiving authority determines the best format.
Spain regulates electronic certification of sworn translations, and an authorized electronic signature can certify the complete translation package. Traditional printed translations with handwritten signature and physical seal also remain available.
Acceptance practices can vary by authority and procedure. Tell PRONTO where the translation will be submitted so we can confirm whether the order should be prepared digitally, in print or both.
- Official translator certification of fidelity and accuracy.
- Translator identity and authorized language pair.
- Required signature and seal or qualifying electronic signature.
- Copy of the source document attached to the certified translation set.
- Delivery method confirmed before the order begins.
Price and turnaround
Quoted after reviewing the complete document
Sworn-translation pricing and timing depend on the language direction, page count, word count, legibility, formatting, certification, urgency and delivery format.
Complete quote
Send every page so the quote includes the source document, stamps, apostilles and required certification.
Current turnaround
PRONTO confirms the available completion estimate after reviewing the files and your deadline.
Delivery options
Digital delivery, printed originals and tracked shipping are confirmed according to the receiving procedure.
Frequently asked questions
MAEC sworn-translation questions
What is a MAEC sworn translation?
It is an official translation completed and certified by a sworn translator holding a title issued by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. The translator certifies its fidelity and accuracy with the required certification, signature and seal or qualifying electronic signature.
Is a regular certified translation the same as a sworn translation for Spain?
No. A certified translation commonly used for a U.S. procedure such as USCIS is not automatically the same as a Spanish traducción jurada prepared by a MAEC-appointed sworn translator.
Are PRONTO’s translators officially appointed by MAEC?
Yes. The sworn translators used for this service hold the applicable official title issued by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation for the authorized language pair.
Can PRONTO translate an apostille and its underlying document?
Yes. Send the complete document set, including the apostille when one has been issued, so we can quote and coordinate the complete sworn translation.
Can the sworn translation be delivered electronically?
Spain regulates electronic certification by sworn translators. Whether your receiving authority expects a digitally signed translation, a printed signed-and-sealed translation or both depends on the procedure. PRONTO confirms the requested format before the order.
Do you provide English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English sworn translations?
Yes, for documents within the translator’s authorized English and Spanish language pair.
Do I need to bring the original document to your office?
You can begin by sending clear scans or PDFs through WhatsApp. Whether a physical original or printed translation is needed depends on the receiving authority and delivery format.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
Price and turnaround depend on the complete document set, language direction, length, legibility, formatting, certification and delivery requirements. Send all pages for a quote and current estimate.
Start with a document review
Send every page and tell us where it will be submitted.
PRONTO will confirm the correct sworn-translation service, delivery format, price and current turnaround.