Frequently asked questions

Yes, if it is to take effect before a Spanish notary, registry or court and is written in another language. The sworn translation is the format generally accepted in those cases.
Yes, with few exceptions. A power of attorney granted abroad must carry an apostille or consular legalisation to be effective in Spain. The apostille is part of the document and is translated too.
Yes. The sworn translation reproduces the complete document: the body of the power of attorney, the appearance clause, the endorsements, the marginal notes, the stamps and the signatures. Leaving any of them out would break the faithfulness required.
Qualified electronic signatures by sworn translators have been accepted since 2020, but some notaries still ask for the paper copy. Check with yours and, if you need it, add postal delivery.

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Postal delivery of the paper sworn translation, Juradoc

Postal delivery of the paper copy

Your sworn translation is always delivered as a digitally signed PDF, valid before the Spanish administration since 2020.If you also need the paper copy with the original signature and stamp, add this option: we send it by registered post to any address in Spain.
€15,00 EUR
€15,00 EUR