Spanish sworn translation

Sworn translation (traducción jurada) is a regulated profession in Spain and only translators officially appointed as sworn translators are authorised to practice as such.

This service is required when submitting foreign documents to Spanish authorities. It is not something exclusively for legal texts. Sworn translation can be performed on any type of document as part of an official proceeding. Examples of sworn translations of non-legal documents include work reference letters, medical certificates and academic transcripts.

As a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (licence no. 8194) in 2010, I am qualified and authorised to offer English<>Spanish sworn translation services.

ICR Translations focuses on Private Client law (England & Wales, and Scotland)

and can help you with

WILLS AND SUCCESSION

Wills
Grants of Probate (E&W)
Certificates of Confirmation (SCO)
Deeds of variation
Codicils

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TRUSTS

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PoAs AND INCAPACITY

LPAs (E&W)
Continuing and Welfare PoAs (SCO)
Deputyship orders (E&W)
Guardianship orders (SCO)
Forms, reports and statements

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IMMIGRATION

Certificates of naturalisation
Certificates of residence
Police certificates
Bank statements
Medical letters

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FAMILY

Marriage certificates
Decrees absolute (E&W)
Extract Decrees of Divorce (SCO)
Separation and cohabitation agreements
Consent orders

New to sworn translation?

Sworn translation is required for important purposes, when clients are often facing difficult or stressful moments in their lives. If you have never requested a sworn translation before, the process and requirements may not necessarily be clear for you. And that is ok. In the Q&A section of the blog I provide clear answers to frequent questions about sworn translation.

If you are new to sworn translation, check out these articles below to get a good general grasp about the process before getting in touch.

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Why to choose ICR Translations

Experience

ICR Translations has been undertaking sworn and legal translation projects for Private Client teams, Public Notaries, companies and individuals since 2010.

Specialisation

I specialise in wills and succession through translation experience and qualifications in the three jurisdictions I mainly work with. I hold a CILEX Level 6 Certificate in Law (Law of Wills and Succession), a Certificate of Specialisation in the Spanish Succession Law and a STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills and Executries: Law and Practice (Scotland).

Honesty

I work as a sole trader, and when you hire my services, you can rest assured it will be me working on your legal translation projects.
For projects requiring specialist knowledge in several fields, I can work in collaboration with a trusted colleague specialising in the corresponding field, subject to obtaining prior written permission from my client.
When the project simply falls out of my working fields, I always do my best to put clients in contact with a more suitable translator.
In any case, my general and any project-specific terms of business will be fully disclosed at the beginning of our collaboration.

Confidentiality

ICR Translations is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, and complies with GDPR (read my Privacy Policy).

Insurance

ICR Translations has professional indemnity insurance.

Your translator

IRENE CORCHADO RESMELLA

Profile

Originally from the Spanish region of Extremadura, I have been a UK resident since 2011, and a freelance translator since 2010.

While I have translated the most varied types of texts during my studies and professional career, I strongly focus on what I enjoy the most – legal texts. At university, and without having been exposed to the law much back then, I grew to like legal translation. I particularly enjoyed translating powers of attorney and an Irish employment contract of my own.

Within legal translation, I now specialise in wills and succession. I hold subject-specific legal qualifications in the three main jurisdictions I work with (England and Wales, Spain, and Scotland). I have been the go-to translator of wills and other documents for a number of legal firms since 2014.

Aware of the importance of continuous professional development for legal translators, I am regularly engaged in courses, seminars and other CPD activities. Just in 2019, for example, I completed CPD on Inheritance Tax, Family Law tips, Mental Capacity legislation, Spanish Civil and Criminal Procedural Law terminology and the Scottish courts system.

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Qualifications and relevant CPD

BA+MA in Translation and Interpreting (focus on Legal-Commercial Translation)

EN<>ES Sworn Translator-Interpreter, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

CILEX Level 6 Certificate in Law (Law of Wills and Succession)

Certificate of Specialisation in the Spanish Succession Law

STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills and Executries: Law and Practice (Scotland)

Course: Specialisation in Spanish Law for Legal Translation

ILEC (International Legal English Certificate)

Certificate in Translation of Contracts (EN>ES)

Course: Spanish Law Specialisation for Legal Translation

Credentials and memberships

Sworn translator (licence no. 8194)

Chartered Linguist (CL) and full member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (MCIL)

Affiliate member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

Member of BSLA (British Spanish Law Association)

Do you need a sworn translation?

Send scanned copies of your documents by email once duly legalised, if applicable, to receive a formal quotation.

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From the Sworn and Legal Translation Corner

Do Spanish sworn translations need legalisation?

No, they do not. Spanish sworn translations do NOT need legalisation; do NOT need notarisation; and do NOT need Apostille. That is because Spain (unlike other countries such as the UK) regulates the activity of translating documents for official purposes, which is...

What is an original sworn translation?

When talking about sworn translations, the term ‘original’ refers specifically to the translation issued by a sworn translator and presented in its original format. ‘Original’ means, therefore, the actual sworn translation as opposed to a copy or a modified version of...

Is a sworn translation valid on its own?

Yes, it is. But let me put this statement in context to answer a few related questions people often have. A Spanish sworn translation is valid if it has been translated by a duly appointed sworn translator; complies with the official Spanish sworn translation...

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What clients say about ICR Translations

ICR Translations

5.0

Based on 78 reviews

Lisa Cutts

10:12 30 Aug 24

The service from Irene was exceptional. She turned around my urgent sworn translation within 24 hours. The price was very reasonable and all communication with her was fantastic. Highly recommended!

Pilar Grijota

16:21 24 Aug 24

ICR Translations does an excellent job and shows impeccable professionalism throughout the whole translating process. I will surely request its services in the future.

Jon Monkcom

12:42 21 Aug 24

I contacted Irene at short notice and she was able to provide the translation that afternoon and I received the hard copy in the post the next day. Excellent prompt service. Jon

Amanda L

19:04 15 Aug 24

I found Irene’s details on the Spanish government’s list of sworn translators and used her services for the translation of my ICPC for my long term study visa.Very quick response, turnaround times (2 days) and a genuine interest to help guide you through what can be a confusing process. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Mary Allan

13:28 08 Aug 24

Brilliant and reliable service. Irene was extremely helpful and professional. My translations arrived within 2 days of payment. Couldn't recommend more! 🙂

Ash McNally

05:10 07 Aug 24

Ms Corchado Resmella was very friendly and efficient, highly recommended. I asked about translations on Tuesday, they were ready digitally on Thursday morning and the physical copies were with me on Friday - absolutely nothing to complain about, everything was set out beautifully and neatly.5/5, literally recommending and will use again, as they say on the internet.

Cameron Cochrane

21:25 04 Aug 24

Irene was extremely helpful from the moment I contacted her. She explained the whole visa process to me and then translated my documents efficiently and to a very high standard, as well as at a fair price. Irene also provided regular contact at each stage of the process. I couldn't recommend Irene and ICR translations enough!

Adam Palser

13:11 27 Jul 24

Irene was incredibly helpful and responsive in preparing documents for out daughter's visa application. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Steven Jamieson

10:48 26 Jul 24

Irene was fast, efficient, and professional. What more could you ask for? Wouldn't hesitate to recommend ICR translations to anybody looking for a high quality translation service. 10/10

J Yun

11:24 25 Jul 24

I had limited time in the UK, so I got slightly nervous. My sworn translator (Irene) did excellent work and was so accommodating. I asked her several questions and she answered them in detail. We communicated by email almost in real-time. Only one day took that I received a translated paperwork.I am so satisfied with all she offered.

Indiana Victoriano

14:07 17 Jul 24

Irene did an awesome job! She was super quick and informed me about each step. Her communication was spot-on, and she was really helpful with everything. If you need something translated, I definitely recommend her!

Maria Fontanals-Coll

08:19 15 Jul 24

Fantastic and fast service. Very happy with the translation and professionalism.

Emma Beattie

15:53 11 Jul 24

Irene's service is excellent. The translation was provided very quickly and communication was consistent and helpful throughout the entire process. I would recommend Irene to anyone looking for a sworn translator.

jamie McDonough

11:52 28 Jun 24

Absolutely amazing customer service. Above and beyond to help me get a document translated officially in a matter of hours on same day. Thank you!

David Wild

20:04 17 Jun 24

Terrific service. Quick, professional, well communicated the entire way. Reasonable price for services and very quick and simple. Would recommend to anyone in need of translation services

Alex Dean

13:57 21 May 24

Unbelievably fast turnaround. Polite and effective. Fantastic service!

Lindsay McLeod Espinoza

10:23 26 Apr 24

Irene's service was swift, communication was clear and timely and the results were sensibly priced and delivered as promised and on time. I will definitely use ICR Translations again in the future. Many thanks, Lindsay

Ant Bell

18:23 22 Apr 24

Very quick professional service, just what I needed for Spain. Many thanks.

Fleetkleen UK

13:20 28 Mar 24

Very fast turn around, priced sensible and payment was very simple. will highly recommend ICR TranslationsThank you Irene

Lasse Sorensen

07:14 19 Feb 24

Extremely helpful. Very knowledgeable about requirements and procedures.

Ángeles Sánchez

16:42 09 Feb 24

I highly recommend ICR Translations. I needed two sworn translations and everything was excellent. Thank you very much Irene!

Pablo Trigo

12:29 20 Nov 23

Exceptional translator! Irene attention to detail combined with her professionalism and effective communication, distinguishes her within the industry. Highly recommended!

Paul Im Thurn

18:25 17 Nov 23

ICR Translations has been professional, speedy and efficient. It was a pleasure to deal with a communicative 'real person' who did the work with no fuss, and without any flaw or complication.

David Ellis

10:07 09 Oct 23

Very professional, suitably stamped and officially authorised as a true translation. Very responsive and quick service. Thanks Irene!

Hannah Fitchett

20:02 04 Oct 23

ICR were really quick and professional! I particularly recommend to anyone translating documents for a visa because Irene was familiar with this process and helped explain it a little to me.

Jack Grinstead

18:04 13 Aug 23

Excellent service, extremely approachable and friendly.When I reached out to Irene I was going through a Spanish visa application. I was having a hard time understanding the requirements. Irene was very knowledgeable, explained everything very clearly, and had translated my documents in no time at all. I couldn't have asked for a better service. It was exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it.

Maria Ruiz

13:48 27 Jul 23

Irene is a fantastic translator and I’m really happy I found her.She’s polite and professional, clear and swift on communication and incredibly helpful. She’s supported the process of my marriage application with the translation of all the necessary paperwork and I have nothing but gratitude for her help and the quality of her services. Highly recommend!

Heather Johansson

10:40 18 Jul 23

The service provided was profession, friendly and speedy. We are very happy to have found ICR Translations and will be using their services again. Would definitely recommend!

Anabel Ordóñez

17:21 14 Jul 23

The service provided by ICR translation is outstanding. Irene actively communicated with me, provided a smooth, efficient, professional and personalised service. Highly recommended!

Julian Taylor

10:28 05 Jul 23

Brilliant service from ICR and Irene who dealt with me from beginning to end also the best quote I received and Irene explained everything to me clearly. Highly recommend ICR and Irene Corchado Resmella

Nick Kinson

15:09 26 Jun 23

I approached Irene Corchado Resmella for the translation of three documents for a Visa application. Not only was she quick to respond and helpful, but she was also quick to work, returning the documents within two days each time, with the hard copy arriving the next day, as advertised. Excellent, straight-forward service in what is otherwise generally a difficult procedure.. I recommend!

Amanda Josephine

14:37 13 Jun 23

A Very friendly and efficient service. Thank you so much for translating our documents for the Spanish Embassy.I couldn't have asked for a better service.

Alan Leech

12:21 14 Apr 23

Used Irene for translations related to a Spanish Visa application because she was listed as a Sworn Translator on Consulate website. Response I received to my initial enquiry was comprehensive and professional. It was quite apparent she knew what she was talking about.Service provided was quick, efficient and value for money in my opinion. Support was always available for queries and questions.Would not hesitate to use again or recommend. First Class overall.

Borja Velez Arrillaga

09:45 26 Mar 23

Very good and smooth communication. Translation completed and sent back to me quickly, on the dates initally agreed. Will definitely contact her again whenever I need some other documents to be translated.

Duncan B

10:12 03 Feb 23

Irene was very helpful in providing Spanish sworn translations for a visa. I've never had to get translations before and she helped me decipher what my Spanish lawyer required and completed them within 24 hours. I would really recommend Irene's service as professional, efficient and high quality.

Helena Bodego

12:13 25 Jan 23

Excellent service from ICR Translations. I have used this company in various occasions over the years to translate official documents from English to Spanish and viceversa. It offers a very professional, efficient, quick and quality service for reasonable prices, and Irene maintains continuous communication throughout the process. Would certainly use again if in need of further translations.

chris george

11:06 19 Jan 23

Irene gave a brilliant and personalised service. The turn around on my documents was very speedy and she gave me insights into exactly what documents unneeded translating for my Visa, and what did not. I will use this service again in a heart beat.

Maria Quinto

15:21 14 Nov 22

I am very satisfied with ICR, Irene was so easy to speak with. I chose her because I prefer talking to a human being than communicating with translators through chats and emails. I highly recommend her ; I needed her expertise to translate my son’s birth certificate to Spanish for our Schengen visa application. Thanks again Irene 👍👍👍👍👍

Adam Hockley

13:18 03 Nov 22

Easy and fast service. Irene was super helpful in explaining what I needed and updating me on the progress of the delivery. Fully recommend

SalmonZero 3460

08:47 31 Aug 22

I needed two sworn translations of documents, with apostilles, from English into Spanish. Irene was extremely friendly and helpful and the turn-around on the documents was very impressive. I requested both digital and hard copies, and received both in a matter of days. Would definitely recommend her services.

E Urien

18:49 21 Aug 22

Very pleased with Irene's work. High quality service, very fast and good communication all the way throughout the process. I would happily ask her to do more work for me when needed. Highly recommended!

Crystal Chesters

22:01 20 Jul 22

Irene responded very quickly to my quote request and delivered a translation of my birth certificate quickly and efficiently with no hassle. Friendly and professional service - I would recommend.