Obtain certified sworn translations (traductor jurado) of all apostilled foreign documents into Spanish — only a MAEC-appointed sworn translator gives them official validity

Spain doesn't accept just any translation of official documents: only a traductor jurado — sworn in by the foreign ministry (MAEC) — produces translations with legal validity. They work from your apostilled documents, so the order matters: apostille first, translate second. Directories of sworn translators are public; turnaround is usually days, not weeks.

WHEN IT'S DUE

Follows “Apostille civil documents for the consulate (birth/marriage certificates and other foreign public documents)” — due within 7 days once that step is done.

WHY IT MATTERS

A legal requirement for your situation. Verified against an official government source (AEAT, extranjería, BOE).

WHAT COMES FIRST

• Apostille civil documents for the consulate (birth/marriage certificates and other foreign public documents)

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LOLA'S TIP

A short errand once your documents are ready — book the cita previa and tick it off.

Where does this fall in your move?

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