Pareja de Hecho Document Translation Checklist
If you are preparing official documents for Spain, this page explains what usually matters before you pay for a sworn translation. Requirements can vary by consulate, authority, and procedure, so use this as translation guidance and always check the current instructions from the receiving office.
Civil, nationality, and private-client documents should be translated carefully because names, dates, family relationships, and official record details matter. Send the full final document package so Alba can confirm the page count.
Alba can help with the sworn translation portion of the process. She does not provide legal or immigration advice.
When this translation is needed
This page is for Couples preparing pareja de hecho registration. Civil, registry, inheritance, relationship, and nationality files often depend on precise names, dates, family relationships, and official record details.
Documents to review
The following documents may need sworn translation if they are not already in Spanish and are being submitted for use in Spain.
- Birth certificate
- Single status certificate
- Divorce decree if applicable
- Passport/residence documents if requested
- Apostilles/legalizations
Accuracy details that matter
Civil and private-client documents are often checked against passports, birth records, marriage records, court orders, or registry files. The translation should preserve names, dates, places, registry references, signatures, stamps, seals, and any official annotations.
- Names and name order
- Dates and places
- Registry or court references
- Marginal notes and corrections
- Signatures, stamps, and seals
Apostille and page count
If the document needs an apostille or legalization, obtain that before the sworn translation. Send Alba the full document package and she will confirm what counts for translation pricing.
- Do not translate before apostille if one is required
- Include all pages first
- Alba confirms final page count
Why work directly with Alba
Sworn Translation Spain is a small, specialist service, not a high-volume agency. Your translation is handled personally by Alba Fernández Carrasco, a Spain-appointed sworn translator-interpreter. The process is simple: send scanned files, receive a signed and stamped digital PDF, and pay after delivery.
- €37 per page standard sworn translation
- €55 per page for 12-hour rush service when available
- Digitally signed and stamped PDF delivery
- Scanned documents are enough in most cases
- Direct communication with Alba, not a middleman
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alba translate civil records for Spanish nationality?
Yes. Alba translates birth, marriage, death, divorce, and related civil records for official use in Spain.
Do civil records need apostille before translation?
Often they do, depending on the country and procedure. If an apostille or legalization is required, add it before the sworn translation.
Can Alba help with old or handwritten records?
Yes, but old or handwritten documents may require careful review. Send the clearest possible scan.
Can I send a scanned copy of my civil record?
Yes. In most cases, a clear scanned copy or digital PDF is enough for Alba to prepare the sworn translation. If a physical copy is ever needed, the receiving authority will usually say so.
How is the price calculated?
Pricing is calculated per page translated. Standard sworn translations are €37 per page, and 12-hour rush service is €55 per page when available.
Will Alba tell me the page count before starting?
Yes. Send the files and Alba will confirm which pages need translation and the expected price before preparing the translation.