Spanish Certified Translation — UKVI-Accepted & Fast

Why choose Locate Translate for Spanish certified translations?

• Compliance first. We align with GOV.UK translation requirements so your application isn’t delayed on a technicality.

• Spanish expertise. Native Spanish (Spain & LATAM) linguists with sector experience (legal, academic, medical, financial).

• End-to-end options. Notarisation, legalisation and apostille guidance when a body explicitly requires it (e.g., certain overseas uses).

• Speed & clarity. Same-day quotes, 24–48h standard delivery, secure digital copies + tracked postage where needed.

• Data security. Encrypted upload, GDPR-compliant processes, NDA on request.

What “certified” means in the UK (and when “sworn” applies)

In the UK, certified translations for visa/passport/court/university use must include: a confirmation of accuracy, date, translator’s full name & signature, and contact details for verification. That’s it—no notary needed unless the authority explicitly requires it. 

Going to Spain? You may need a “Sworn Translation” (Traducción Jurada) by a translator appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (listed by the Spanish Consulate in London). We can route jobs to a Spanish sworn translator (TIJ) when required. 

Documents we translate (Spanish ↔ English)

• Personal/Civil: birth, marriage, divorce, death certificates; passports/ID, police clearances.

• Immigration/Visas: bank statements, payslips, employment letters, tenancy proofs, sponsorship letters.

• Academic: diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates, reference letters.

• Legal/Corporate: court orders, company registers, contracts, powers of attorney.

• Medical: vaccination records, medical reports, doctor’s letters.

If it’s scannable or photographable, we can translate and certify it.

Turnaround & pricing guidance

• Standard: 24–48 hours for common 1–3 page documents.

• Express: Same-day/next-day options for urgent deadlines.

• Pricing: Transparent per-page or per-word based on language direction, complexity and formatting. (Upload for an instant, itemised quote.)

Note: UKVI/HM Passport Office typically require certified, not notarised, translations; we’ll advise if a notary/apostille is needed for a specific destination.

Spain vs Latin America: choosing the right Spanish

We offer Castilian (ES-ES) and Latin American variants (ES-LATAM) and mirror source formats (stamps, seals, handwriting) for smooth official checks. (This is a frequent oversight on competitor pages—we handle it up-front.)

Use cases & acceptance

• UK visas & immigration (UKVI/Home Office) — certified translation rules are explicit; we follow them verbatim.

• HM Passport Office — certified translations accepted when documents aren’t in English/Welsh.

• Universities, courts, DVLA — certification formatted for independent verification.