US apostilles for documents used in Spain
Before a US document can be used in Spain, it needs an apostille from the right US authority. Together with our US apostille partner, we arrange it without you travelling to the US, and then translate everything into Spanish.
State or federal apostille?
- State documents (birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce decrees, state court documents, notarised documents) are apostilled by the Secretary of State of the state that issued them.
- Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and documents from federal agencies, are apostilled by the US Department of State.
Documents we usually handle
- Long-form birth certificates (with the parents’ names, which Spanish authorities usually require).
- Marriage certificates and divorce decrees.
- University degrees and transcripts.
- FBI background checks.
- Powers of attorney and other notarised documents.
Then, the sworn translation
Once apostilled, we translate the document and the apostille into Spanish with a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. One order, one 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.
Fingerprinting, channeler and apostille fees depend on the country and the service. We quote them together with the translation, so you see one total price before you order.
Guide prices excluding VAT. The final price is the one in your quote, which you can calculate instantly. All rates →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in the US?
No. We work with our US apostille partner, so you can arrange it from Spain or anywhere else.
Can you apostille a document from any state?
Tell us which state issued your document and we will confirm the process and timing for that state.
Can I apostille a photocopy?
Usually not. An apostille certifies an official signature, so it goes on a certified copy issued by the authority or on a document signed by a notary.