Procedure
Sworn Translation for the Registro Civil (Spain)
Anyone submitting foreign civil documents to a Spanish Registro Civil — for inscription, recognition, or administrative purposes.
The Registro Civil (Civil Registry) in Spain handles inscriptions of births, marriages, deaths, nationality changes, and other life events. All foreign-language documents submitted to the Registro Civil must include a sworn translation by a MAEC-appointed translator.
When sworn translation is needed
- When registering a birth, marriage, or death that occurred abroad.
- When applying for a marginal note or correction in the Spanish civil register.
- When submitting foreign documents in support of an inscription.
Common documents
About apostille
The Registro Civil generally requires apostille on foreign documents before translation, particularly for civil certificates. Confirm requirements with your specific Registro Civil office.
Requirements depend on the authority and the specific case. Always check the official instructions from the authority handling your procedure. Traducet provides sworn translation — we cannot determine whether your document also needs apostille or legalisation.
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