What is a sworn translation?

A sworn translation is a translation performed by a certified and authorized translator by an official entity, which has legal validity. At blarlo, all our translators are accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When do I need a sworn translation?

It is needed when official documents must be presented to public agencies or institutions requiring legal validity, such as academic degrees, birth certificates, contracts, among others.

Who can perform a sworn translation?

Only a certified sworn translator by the competent authority in the respective country. At blarlo, we provide services in over 300 language combinations, but our main sworn translations are: Sworn translations Spanish-English and vice versa Sworn translations Spanish-Catalan and vice versa Sworn translations Galician-Spanish and vice versa Sworn translations Basque-Spanish and vice versa

Does the sworn translation include a seal or signature?

Yes, it includes the stamp, signature, and the sworn translator's details, certifying its authenticity.

Does a sworn translation have international validity?

It depends on the country and the institution where it is presented. In some cases, an apostille or additional legalization may be required. At blarlo, we consider these requirements from the start and can send the translations via certified mail.

How long does a sworn translation take?

The time varies according to the document's length and the client's urgency, but it is generally delivered in a few business days (2-3 days).

What is the difference between a certified translation and a sworn translation?

'Sworn translation' is often confused with 'certified translation' and vice versa. The necessary type of translation is defined according to the country where the translation will be used. In some countries sworn translations (performed by translators authorized by the country's government) are required and in others only certified (performed by professional translators, but not necessarily authorized by the country's government). Always consult our experts, and they will advise you accordingly.

What types of documents require official translations?

Documents such as educational certificates, contracts, notarial documents, criminal records, and marriage certificates.

Who regulates official translations?

It depends on the country. In many cases, they are regulated by bodies such as translators’ associations or ministries of justice.

How do I verify if a translator is authorized to do official translations?

You can verify if the translator is authorized if the translator is registered with the corresponding regulatory entity or on official lists of certified translators. At blarlo, we ensure that all our translators meet the necessary requirements for each type of translation.

Certified Legal Translation Services Agency

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A certified translation is not the same thing as a legal translation. Certified translations are the kind that are signed and stamped by a translator who’s been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At blarlo, we take care of all the steps necessary to have your certified translation done into any language by expert professionals, and we send it to the address indicated by you.

Professional Certified Translation

The key to knowing whether you will need a certified translation is asking yourself if it needs to have legal validity or be presented to an official government body. All certified translations must be done and signed by a translator who’s been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain. Moreover, they must comply with a number of legal requirements, namely, that they cannot be delivered in digital format; rather, the translation must be presented on paper with a copy of the original documents in the source language, all stamped by the certified translator.

At blarlo, we have certified translators who’ve been selected for each language, and we optimize the translation process to meet all the necessary legal requirements in a very streamlined way and at the lowest possible cost. Since it is required for the translation to be done on paper, we send the documents to any location in the world.

Certified translation of professional documents

Among the documents that usually require a certified translation we have:

Death certificates
Divorce papers
Report cards
Registration certificates
Marriage certificates or prenuptial agreements
Criminal records
Employment or internship certificates
Birth certificates
Rental contracts
Tax returns
Diplomas or degrees
Court documents
Notarized documents
Invoices
Proof of life certificates or other government documents
Language certificates
Medical reports
Family registers
Payroll documents
Public tenders
Deeds
Contracts
Company statutes
Powers of attorney
Patents

Additionally in Spain, foreign documents must be legalized. If the country of origin is party to the Hague Convention, it is sufficient to include the corresponding apostille, which will have to be included in the translation. If the country is not party to the Hague Convention, the method of legalization will have to be considered in this particular case.

Prices and Rates for Certified Translation

Get your certified translation quote and start translating your texts in a matter of seconds. We are a translation agency that specializes in certified translations, which guarantees the quality and consistency of your content and communications with your clients in every language.

Certified translation service

Starting from 0.08 € per word

Certified translation service for all types of documents, which consists of a professional translation signed and stamped by a Certified Translator (a translator who has been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain). We have certified translators for a wide variety of languages and with legal validity in several countries.

Our clients talk about our translation services

Beyond words, what truly matters is our clients’ experience. Here’s what people already working with Blarlo have to say.

Cameron Brown

★★★★★

In addition to specialized translations, blarlo offers us revision and editing services, allowing us to ensure that the original message is conveyed clearly and concisely. Their commitment to excellence goes beyond translation.

David del valle

★★★★★

My company needed some translations in Bilbao and blarlo was recommended to us. They were really quick to send the quote and deliver the work. Their Basque translation prices are very good compared to other translation agencies.

Raúl Moreno

★★★★★

I needed to translate my annual reports to French and couldn’t be happier with the choice I made. They assigned me with a translator who was not only native, but also an expert my field, who helped me greatly. An excellent experience!

Nacho Garcia Dapena

★★★★★

I am delighted with blarlo’s services. I needed an urgent translation for a visa, as it needed to be sworn, and they had it ready within 24 hours. I also worked with them on a website translation and it was quick and faultless. Very happy.