Guide
How to Verify a Sworn Translator in Spain
Not every translator in Spain can issue a sworn translation that is legally valid for official use. This guide explains how to verify that your translator holds the required MAEC appointment.
Quick answer
To verify a sworn translator in Spain, check the official MAEC list of appointed sworn translators, available on the MAEC website (maec.es). Every legitimate sworn translation must include the translator's MAEC appointment number.
Where is the official MAEC list?
The Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación (MAEC) publishes and maintains the official list of sworn translators/interpreters. It is searchable by name and language pair and is available on the MAEC website.
What should a sworn translation include?
A properly certified sworn translation must include: the translator's full name and MAEC appointment number, a certification statement in Spanish asserting the faithfulness of the translation, the translator's digital signature (or physical stamp on paper versions), and both the original document image and the translated text in a single file.
How Traducet verifies translators
All translators working through Traducet are verified against the current MAEC list before being onboarded. We check that their appointment is current and that their qualified electronic signature certificate is valid. Only approved translators receive work through the platform.
Warning signs of unqualified translators
Be cautious if a translator cannot provide their MAEC appointment number, if the translation does not include a formal certification statement, if the translator only claims membership of a professional association rather than MAEC appointment, or if they offer to certify translations without seeing the original document at all.
Checklist
- Ask for the translator's MAEC appointment number
- Check it on the official MAEC list
- Confirm the appointment covers your language pair
- Verify the translation includes the certification statement
- Ensure the translator's name on the translation matches the MAEC list
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Traducet is not a government body. This guide is general information. Always verify appointments directly on the official MAEC website.
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