Sworn translation of powers of attorney and notarial deeds
To buy or sell a property, accept an inheritance or sign before a notary from another country, the power of attorney or deed must be translated. We work with notaries and gestorías all over Spain.
Powers of attorney granted abroad
A power of attorney signed before a foreign notary must carry an apostille (or legalisation) and, to be used in Spain, a translation into Spanish. The Spanish notary will tell you whether they accept the sworn translation or whether there is another route.
Tip: many foreign notaries can execute the power of attorney in a bilingual format. If you plan it that way, the Spanish notary may not need a translation.
Spanish documents for use abroad
Powers of attorney, property purchase or company formation deeds, notarial certificates and certified copies. We translate them into the language of the destination country; the apostille for Spanish notarial documents is issued by the Notarial Association (Colegio Notarial).
Price
A simple power of attorney is usually a few pages long; deeds are considerably longer. They are priced per word; upload the PDF to the calculator to see the exact price.
How much does it cost?
Price per language for a one-page document (for example, a certificate with its apostille), translated into or from Spanish, VAT not included:
| Language | One page, from | Per word |
|---|---|---|
| English | €25 | €0.10 |
| French | €25 | €0.10 |
| German | €60 | €0.10 |
| Italian | €70 | €0.10 |
| Portuguese | €70 | €0.10 |
| Romanian | €60 | €0.13 |
| Arabic | €60 | €0.13 |
| Russian | €90 | €0.13 |
Longer documents are priced per word: €0.10 for the most common languages (English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese), €0.13 for most others (Romanian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Polish…) and €0.18 for languages with few sworn translators, always subject to the minimum shown in the table. For example, a 750-word document from English into Spanish costs €75 + VAT.
Guide prices excluding VAT. The final price is the one in your quote, which you can calculate instantly. All rates →
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a foreign power of attorney without a translation?
Only if the Spanish notary understands the language and accepts it, or if the power of attorney is bilingual. In most cases they ask for a sworn translation.
Can you translate the deed before I sign it?
Yes, we can translate the draft so you understand it before signing. For that purpose a non-sworn translation, which is more affordable, is enough.