Sworn translator in Malaga
At ElbaTrad we produce sworn translations in Malaga signed by sworn translators appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC). They are officially valid before the Civil Registry, the Immigration Office, the DGT, courts, notaries and the University of Malaga. Our office is on Calle Flauta Mágica, and you can handle everything remotely, in 39 languages.
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- Translators appointed by the MAEC
- Delivery date in writing
- PDF with e-signature and paper copy
- Office in Malaga (29006)
Where will you submit your sworn translation in Malaga?
You need a sworn translation whenever a document in another language has to be accepted by a public authority, a court or a notary in Spain. These are the offices in Malaga where sworn translations are most often submitted, and the documents each one usually asks for. Every authority sets its own requirements, so check them first, especially whether an apostille is also needed.
Malaga Civil Registry (Registro Civil)
Registration of births and marriages that took place abroad, and Spanish nationality applications.
Immigration Office (Extranjería)
Residence permits, arraigo and family reunification, handled by the Government Sub-delegation in Malaga.
Provincial Traffic Office (DGT)
Procedures involving driving licences issued outside Spain. We translate the licence; the exchange itself is handled by you or your gestoría.
Courts and notaries
Proceedings at the Ciudad de la Justicia and deeds signed by foreign parties. Several notaries in Malaga already refer their clients to us.
University of Malaga
Enrolment, admission to master’s or doctoral programmes and grants for studies completed outside Spain.
Companies, law firms and gestorías
Cross-border deals, subsidiaries and public tenders: corporate and tax documents must arrive translated and certified.
How to order your sworn translation from Malaga without leaving home
The whole process is handled remotely, whether you live in Malaga city or anywhere else in the province: Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Vélez-Málaga, Antequera or Ronda.
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A clear photo or scan showing every page, via the form, WhatsApp or info@elbatrad.com. Tell us the language and where you will submit it.
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We reply by email or WhatsApp with the final price and the delivery date in writing. The quote is free and does not commit you to anything.
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Once you confirm, the sworn translator for your language starts work on your document. You pay the quoted price, with no extras.
Fixed priceReceive your sworn translation
As a PDF with electronic signature and, if you need a paper copy, by courier to any address in Spain. For deliveries abroad, just ask us.
PDF and paper
If your document was issued abroad, get it apostilled before it is translated. The Hague apostille is added to the original document by the issuing country, so that the sworn translation can include it. Some public documents from EU countries, such as birth, marriage or criminal record certificates, do not need one to be used in another EU country under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. Find out more in our guide to the Hague apostille.
The documents we are asked to translate most often
Besides those listed above, these are the documents we translate most often. Each one has its own page explaining what to check before you order. If yours is not listed, send it anyway and we will tell you whether we can translate it.
- Criminal record certificateImmigration, nationality and employment
- Marriage certificateCivil Registry and family reunification
- Degrees and academic transcriptsUniversity, employment and public exams
- Power of attorneyNotaries, banks and property sales
- DNI and NIESpanish ID used in procedures abroad
- Certificate of registration (empadronamiento)Residence and procedures in your home country
- Medical certificateVisas, insurance and treatment
- Lease agreementRentals involving foreign parties
Three mistakes that delay a sworn translation
These are the ones we see most often in the documents we receive. Avoiding them shortens delivery and saves you paying for a second translation.
Photos that are hard to read
If a stamp, a signature or a line cannot be read, the translator has to mark it as illegible or ask you for another copy, and delivery is delayed.
How to avoid it: Take the photo in good light, without flash or glare, or scan the document to PDF with your phone.
Cropped photos or missing pages
A sworn translation certifies the complete document, including its stamps and annotations. If an edge or the back is missing, we have to ask you for it again.
How to avoid it: Send every page without cropping the margins, and the back as well if it carries stamps, signatures or notes.
Thinking the apostille goes on the translation
The apostille is added to the original document, normally before it is translated. If you apostille it afterwards, the apostille will not be translated and you may need a second translation.
How to avoid it: Apostille first. If your apostille was issued in the UK, ask the authority whether it must have a recent issue date before you order the translation.
Who signs your sworn translation and how to check it
Every translation is signed by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation for that language. Our Malaga office is coordinated by one of our in-house sworn translators for English; for other languages we work with partner sworn translators, all appointed by the same Ministry.
You can check that the translator appears on the official list of sworn translators and interpreters published by the Ministry (in Spanish). A standard translation, however accurate, has no official value: the authority will reject it and your application will be delayed.
A genuine sworn translation always includes
Sworn translation in 39 languages
We also translate between Spanish and the following languages: Arabic, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Our sworn translation office in Malaga
You can do everything remotely, but if you would rather talk in person, we are in Malaga city.
ElbaTrad · Málaga
C/ Flauta Mágica 11 D, Edificio ArtemisaOficinas HQ, 2.ª planta, oficina 221
29006 Málaga
The office is in a coworking space on a business park, on the 2nd floor of the Artemisa building. The easiest way to get here is by bus, as parking in the area is difficult. The building has a few spaces: let us know in advance and we will ask for you to be allowed to park inside during your visit.
How to get to our Malaga officeCustomer service
- Monday to Friday 8:00 – 19:00
By phone, WhatsApp and email (Spanish time). If you would like to visit the office, let us know beforehand and we will confirm when we can see you.
What our clients in Malaga say
Reviews from this office’s clients are published on its Google Business Profile. If we have already translated a document for you, you are welcome to leave your review there.
Frequently asked questions about sworn translation in Malaga
How much does a sworn translation cost in Malaga?
It depends on the language, the length and the type of document, which is why we do not publish a fixed rate. Send us the document and we will send you a fixed, free, no-obligation quote: the price you accept is the price you pay. If you need a paper copy, the courier cost is included in the same quote.
How long does a sworn translation take?
It depends on the language, the length and the availability of the sworn translator for that language. Before you pay, we confirm the delivery date in writing. If you have an appointment or a deadline, mention it when you request the quote and we will tell you whether we can meet it.
Do I have to come to the Malaga office?
No. You can handle everything remotely: send us a scan or a clear photo of the document, accept the quote and receive the sworn translation as a PDF with electronic signature and, if needed, on paper by courier. If you prefer to visit our office on Calle Flauta Mágica, let us know beforehand by phone or WhatsApp.
Is a sworn translation in PDF with an electronic signature valid?
It is a complete sworn translation, signed with the sworn translator’s electronic certificate instead of by hand. It is mainly used for procedures submitted online. Some authorities, and many procedures outside Spain, still require the original on paper: check first and, if that is your case, ask us for the paper version too.
How can I tell if a translator is really sworn?
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the official list of sworn translators and interpreters on exteriores.gob.es. In addition, every sworn translation carries the translator’s stamp with their name, language and sworn translator number, their signature and a statement certifying that the translation is true and complete. If any of these is missing, it is not a sworn translation.
Do I need to apostille my document before it is translated?
It depends on the country that issued the document and on the procedure. Many foreign documents need the Hague apostille, which an authority in the country of origin adds to the original; then everything is translated, apostille included. Some public documents from the European Union do not need an apostille to be used in another EU country, under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. Always confirm the requirement with the authority asking for it.
What is the difference between a sworn translation and a standard one?
A sworn translation is signed and stamped by a translator appointed by the MAEC, who certifies that it is true to the original, which gives it official status before Spanish authorities. A standard translation does not carry that certification and is not accepted for official procedures. When you are asked for an “official translation” in Spain, they almost always mean a sworn one.
Do you handle degree recognition or driving licence exchange?
No. We translate the degrees, academic transcripts and driving licences you are asked for, but we do not handle degree recognition (homologación) or the exchange of your licence at the DGT. You or your gestoría submit those applications, using our sworn translation.
Sworn translator anywhere in Spain
We work remotely with clients in every province. These are the pages for Andalusia and the cities we are asked about most; you will find the rest on our home page.