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A sworn translation is a translation performed and certified by a sworn translator.

A sworn translator is a translator accredited by a competent authority in a country who certifies that the translation faithfully reproduces the original document.

The answer to this question must be provided by the agency or organization where you will be submitting your documents. A general recommendation is to have a specific document translated as a sworn translation only if the agency or organization expressly requires it.

There are many types of documents that individuals need to have translated as sworn translations. Among the most common are civil registry certificates, inheritance documents (inventories of estate assets and deeds of partition), academic transcripts, court judgments, tax certificates, wills, medical records, police reports, diplomas, bank statements, sales contracts, pension certificates, insurance policies, loans, pay stubs, administrative rulings, and documents related to adoptions.

Some examples of documents that companies and other organizations need to have translated as sworn translations are annual reports, certificates from the commercial registry, court judgments, reports, share registers, resolutions, and various types of contracts.

In both countries. I hold dual official certification as a sworn translator—that is, from both Spain and Sweden. In Spain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs certifies translators, and in Sweden, it’s Kammarkollegiet.

That’s up to you, but I recommend choosing the Spanish certification if you’re going to submit your documents in Spain. This will ensure that your paperwork is processed smoothly. If your documents are to be submitted in another Spanish-speaking country, it’s customary to use the Swedish certification.

Yes, my sworn translations are valid in all Spanish-speaking countries, both in Latin America and in Spain.

No, I only work with Spanish and Swedish. I also do not handle translations from other languages.

To provide you with a no-obligation quote, I’ll first need to review your documents. Send them to me, and I’ll be happy to get back to you with a fixed quote.

Sworn translations are paid in advance via bank transfer to a Swedish (SEK) or Spanish (EUR) bank account. You can also pay via Swish (Sweden) or Bizum (Spain). Additionally, if it’s more convenient for you, you can use PayPal; in that case, a small surcharge will apply to cover transfer fees.

Yes, I always send an invoice to all my clients.

Yes, I can send you a formal quote if the translation is for a company or other organization and you need to justify or process the cost internally before making payment.

Yes, as a sworn translator, I am legally bound to maintain strict professional confidentiality.

No. Scanned copies or photographs of the documents are always used as the originals. Therefore, you don’t have to send me anything by mail.

Send them to me by email. If possible, in PDF format (with a minimum resolution of 100 dpi). You can also use photos, as long as they’re clear. But remember that the sworn translation will be accompanied by copies of your original documents. The higher the quality of your original, the better the final result will be.

Yes, if it’s more convenient for you, you can also send me the documents you want translated via WhatsApp.

To answer this question, I first need to review your documents. I will always let you know the estimated turnaround time in advance.

If the Spanish certification method is used, sworn translations are delivered in most cases in digital format, as a PDF file with an electronic signature. If you need it, I can also send you a hard copy. If the certification is done according to the Swedish method (with a Kammarkollegiet seal), the sworn translation will be sent by mail. I will also provide you with a scanned copy.

By email if it’s a sworn translation under the Spanish certification method. If you need it, I can also send you a hard copy by mail. Sworn translations under the Swedish certification method are always sent by mail; I’ll also provide you with a scanned copy via email.

Probably. In that case, a rush fee may apply.

All orders include a printed copy of your sworn translation, if needed. If you need additional copies, a small surcharge applies.

Yes, if you need a hard copy, you can stop by my office to pick it up. We’ll arrange a day and time to do so. Otherwise, I’ll mail it to you. The price is the same.

A Hague Apostille (apostille under the Hague Convention) is a specific certificate that attests to the authenticity of a public document when it is presented in another country.

If you’re going to submit your Swedish documents in Spain, in most cases you won’t need a Hague Apostille, since both countries are part of the European Union. However, to find out what applies in your specific case, it’s best to contact the agency or organization where you’ll be submitting your documents. They’ll most likely be able to confirm this for you.

No, sworn translators cannot issue the Hague Apostille. In Sweden, a notary is always responsible for doing so. In Spain, certain authorities—and, in some cases, notaries as well—handle this process, depending on the specific procedure involved.

Unfortunately, no. If you need the Hague Apostille, you’ll have to apply for it yourself. It is, however, a simple process. The Hague Apostille is always obtained in the country where the documents were issued. In Sweden, notaries are responsible for this. If you’d like, I can recommend a notary to handle this process for you.

There’s an easy solution. If the sworn translation needs to be redone to include the Hague Apostille, I’ll only charge a small additional fee.

Yes, I work with companies and other organizations as well as individuals.

No. I am a sworn translator and I work independently. I personally handle your translation, and you’ll deal directly with me throughout the entire process. Unlike a translation agency, there are no intermediaries between you and the translator.

You can contact me by email or WhatsApp. You can also call me.