One of the most frequent questions we receive is: “What kind of translation do I need to submit my documents to the Spanish consulate?” When submitting documents to a Spanish consulate in the United States, it is necessary to provide sworn translations. A US-certified translation is valid in the United States, but not for the Spanish government. In today’s article, we will discuss the difference between a sworn translation for Spain and a US-certified translation.
Foreign documents submitted in a language other than Spanish must typically be translated to Spanish for the Spanish consulates. However, it cannot be a simple translation or even a US-certified one; it must be a sworn translation. A sworn translation is completed by a sworn translator who has been authorized by the government of Spain to provide translations in a particular language pair. It will contain the proper certification needed for the consulate to accept the translations.
A US-certified translation, on the other hand, is a different type of service. This authentication is valid for documents that are submitted to US government agencies—such as the USCIS—banks, courts of law, etc. Certified translations for the USCIS are a common purpose for US certified translations. It is important to understand that a US-certified translation is not the same as a sworn translation, and submitting a US-certified translation to a Spanish consulate will most likely result in the documents being rejected.
When translating documents for the Spanish consulates or Spain, it is important to hire a sworn translator. This will ensure that the documents will be accepted by the consulate, and avoid any delays in the process. At CSH Translation, we are proud to be an official translation partner of the Consulate General of Spain in Coral Gables, Florida, and our translations are accepted at any of the Spanish consulates in the United States or abroad, including in Spain.
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