ISO 17100 CERTIFIED · SAME-DAY TURNAROUND · 10+ YEARS
Spanish Translation Services in London and the UK
Spanish translation services in London and the UK deliver certified, sworn, and notarised translations from £30 per page, ISO 17100 quality, same-day turnaround.
- ISO 17100 Certified
- Same-day Turnaround
- 10+ Years
Get a free, no-obligation quote
What we do
Our services
What are Spanish translation services?
Spanish translation services convert Spanish documents, websites, and spoken content into English, and English into Spanish, under ISO 17100 quality control by native linguists, covering certified, sworn, notarised, legal, medical, technical, and business translations for individuals and companies London and across the UK.
What types of Spanish translation are available?
Four types of Spanish translation are available in the UK: certified translation for official UK use, sworn translation by a Traductor Jurado appointed by Spain’s MAEC for use in Spain, notarised translation for documents needing a UK notary public’s seal, and standard business translation for commercial content.
What documents do we translate from and into Spanish?
Five document families dominate UK Spanish translation demand: civil records (birth, marriage, death certificates), legal documents (contracts, court judgments, powers of attorney), academic credentials (degrees, transcripts), medical records (clinical reports, prescriptions), and business assets (websites, marketing, financial statements).
How much do Spanish translation services cost in the UK?
Spanish translation in the UK costs from £30 per page for certified documents under 250 words, from £45 per page for sworn translations through a Traductor Jurado, from £75 per document for notarised translations, and from £60 per hour for Spanish interpreting in London, with bulk and project rates available above 10,000 words.
How fast can a Spanish translation be delivered?
Spanish translations are delivered same-day for civil documents under 1,000 words ordered in London before 11:00 GMT, within 24 to 48 hours for legal and academic packs, and on agreed milestones for technical projects above 10,000 words, all under ISO 17100 quality control.
Who accepts our Spanish translations?
Our certified Spanish translations are accepted by the UK Home Office, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, the General Register Office, UK universities through UCAS and ENIC, the NHS, the DVLA, and Spanish consulates in London, Edinburgh, and Manchester when issued under ISO 17100 with the agency’s signed statement of truth.
Across London and the wider UK, Spanish ranks as the second most spoken native language worldwide with approximately 485 million native speakers, driving constant demand for accurate, certified, and sworn translation between Spanish and English for immigration, legal, academic, medical, and commercial use.
What types of Spanish translation are available?
Four types of Spanish translation are available in the UK: certified, sworn, notarised, and standard business translation. Certified translation serves UK official use, sworn translation is produced by a Traductor Jurado appointed by Spain’s MAEC for use in Spain, notarised translation adds a UK notary public’s seal, and business translation covers commercial content without certification.
| Type | Issuer | Primary use | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | ISO 17100 agency, signed statement of truth | UK Home Office, HMCTS, NHS, UCAS | £30/page |
| Sworn (Jurada) | Traductor-Intérprete Jurado, MAEC-appointed | Spanish courts, consulates, town halls | £45/page |
| Notarised | UK notary public seal | Property, POA, third countries | £75/doc |
| Business | Native specialist linguist | Websites, marketing, contracts | On quote |
What is a certified Spanish translation?
A certified Spanish translation is a complete, accurate translation accompanied by a signed statement of truth from the translation agency, accepted by the UK Home Office, HMCTS, UK universities, and NHS trusts for immigration, court, academic, and medical use. Every certificate carries the translator’s name and credentials, the agency’s contact details, the date of translation, and a project reference traceable under ISO 17100. Read more on our Certified Translation Services page.
What is a sworn Spanish translation (Traducción Jurada)?
A sworn Spanish translation is produced by a Traductor-Intérprete Jurado appointed by Spain’s Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (MAEC), bearing the translator’s official stamp and signature, and is the only translation accepted by Spanish courts, consulates, town halls (Ayuntamientos), and universities. Detailed scope is documented on our Sworn Translation Services page.
What is a notarised Spanish translation?
A notarised Spanish translation adds a UK notary public’s seal to the translator’s certification, verifying the translator’s identity and signature rather than linguistic accuracy, and is requested for property transactions, powers of attorney, and documents destined for jurisdictions outside the UK and Spain. The full notarisation pathway is described on our Notarised Translation Services page.
An apostille is required on Spanish translations submitted to Spanish public authorities under the 1961 Hague Convention.
An apostille is required when a translated document will be used in another Hague Convention country, including Spain, and is issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the notary’s signature, not on the translation itself, adding 2 to 5 working days to delivery. The pathway runs in 3 steps:
- The translator certifies the Spanish translation under ISO 17100.
- A UK notary public seals the translator’s signature.
- The FCDO apostilles the notary’s signature under the Hague Convention.
What documents can be translated from and into Spanish?
Five document families dominate UK Spanish translation demand: civil records, legal documents, academic credentials, medical records, and business assets. Civil records include birth, marriage, and death certificates; legal documents cover contracts, court judgments, and powers of attorney; academic credentials include degrees and transcripts; medical records handle clinical reports and prescriptions; business assets cover websites, marketing, and financial statements.
| Document family | Examples | Typical certification |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Birth, marriage, death, divorce, criminal record (Antecedentes Penales) | Certified |
| Legal | Contracts, judgments, powers of attorney, wills, escrituras | Certified or sworn |
| Academic | Degrees, transcripts (expedientes), Bachillerato | Certified |
| Medical | Clinical histories, prescriptions, lab reports | Certified |
| Business | Websites, financial statements, patents, tenders | Standard or certified |
Which civil and personal documents can be translated into Spanish?
Civil documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, criminal record certificates (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales), and identity documents such as DNI and passports, all delivered as certified translations from £30 per page with same-day turnaround in London. Spanish birth certificate translation and Spanish marriage certificate translation are the two highest-volume requests under this family.
Which legal documents can be translated into Spanish?
Legal Spanish translation covers contracts, witness statements, court judgments, powers of attorney (poder notarial), wills, deeds of sale (escrituras), and corporate filings from the Registro Mercantil, produced by linguists with civil-law and common-law subject expertise under ISO 17100. Every legal file is handled by a translator with documented sector experience and revised by a second qualified linguist as required by the standard. See our Legal Translation Services page for the full subject scope.
Which academic and medical documents can be translated into Spanish?
Academic translations cover Spanish degrees, transcripts (expedientes académicos), and Bachillerato certificates accepted by UCAS, ENIC, and UK universities, while medical translations handle clinical histories, prescriptions, and lab reports for NHS trusts and private clinics, both certified for institutional acceptance. Spanish degree translation for UCAS is the most-requested academic file at the start of every UK admissions cycle.
Which business and commercial assets can be translated into Spanish?
Business translation covers websites, e-commerce catalogues, marketing collateral, annual reports, financial statements (cuentas anuales), tender documents, and patents, localised into Castilian or Latin American Spanish to match the target market and regulatory environment. Spanish website translation services include CMS-native delivery for WordPress, Shopify, and headless platforms, with locale tagging for hreflang and search visibility.
Pricing
How much do Spanish translation services cost in the UK?
Spanish translation in the UK costs from £30 per page for certified documents under 250 words, from £45 per page for sworn translations, from £75 per document for notarised translations, and from £60 per hour for Spanish interpreting in London, with bulk and project rates available above 10,000 words. New clients receive a 20% discount on all certified, sworn, and notarised work.
| Service | Starting price | Unit | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Spanish translation | £30 | per page (≤250 words) | Signed statement of truth, PDF delivery |
| Sworn Spanish translation (Jurada) | £45 | per page | Traductor Jurado stamp and signature |
| Notarised Spanish translation | £75 | per document | UK notary public seal |
| Spanish interpreting (consecutive) | £60 | per hour | London on-site |
| Spanish interpreting (simultaneous) | £350 | per half-day | Conference equipment on quote |
| Remote video interpreting | £45 | per hour | Encrypted platform |
| Apostille | £80 | per document | FCDO fee and courier |
What drives the price of a Spanish translation?
Five factors drive Spanish translation pricing: word count, subject specialism, certification type, turnaround, and delivery format, each priced transparently before work begins.
- Word count — billed per page (≤250 words) or per 1,000 words above 10,000.
- Subject specialism — legal, medical, and technical content carries a +10–15% specialist rate.
- Certification type — certified, sworn, or notarised, each with a fixed surcharge.
- Turnaround — standard, 24-hour (+25%), or same-day (+50%).
- Delivery format — digital PDF included; hard copy and apostille charged at cost.
How do I get a free Spanish translation quote?
Upload the Spanish or English source document through the quote form to receive a fixed-price quote within the same working hour, including word count, certification type, turnaround, and delivery format, with no obligation and a 20% discount applied to all new clients. Start now via Get a Free Translation Quote.
How fast can a Spanish translation be delivered?
Spanish translations are delivered same-day for civil documents under 1,000 words ordered in London before 11:00 GMT, within 24 to 48 hours for legal and academic packs, and on agreed milestones for technical projects above 10,000 words, all under ISO 17100 quality control.
| Volume | Turnaround | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| <1,000 words (civil) | Same day by 18:00 | 11:00 GMT, London |
| 1,000–5,000 words (legal/academic) | 24–48 hours | Order confirmation |
| 5,000–10,000 words | 3–5 working days | Project briefing |
| >10,000 words | Milestone delivery | Agreed schedule |
| Sworn (UK-based Jurado) | 48–72 hours | Courier dispatch included |
What is the same-day Spanish translation cut-off?
The same-day cut-off is 11:00 GMT for documents under 1,000 words placed in London, with delivery by 18:00 the same business day via secure PDF, and hard copies couriered to London addresses on request. The cut-off applies to certified Spanish translations of civil and academic documents; sworn and notarised work follows the 48–72 hour pathway.
How are urgent sworn translations handled?
Urgent sworn translations are delivered within 48 to 72 hours when the Traductor Jurado is in the UK, and within 5 working days when stamping occurs in Spain, with courier dispatch to the client’s UK address included in the sworn translation fee.
Who accepts certified Spanish translations?
Our certified Spanish translations are accepted by the UK Home Office, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, the General Register Office, UK universities through UCAS and ENIC, the NHS, the DVLA, and Spanish consulates in London, Edinburgh, and Manchester when issued under ISO 17100 with the agency’s signed statement of truth.
| Receiving authority | Required type |
|---|---|
| UK Home Office / UKVI | Certified |
| HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) | Certified |
| General Register Office (GRO) | Certified |
| NHS trusts | Certified |
| UCAS / ENIC / UK universities | Certified |
| DVLA | Certified |
| Spanish consulates / MAEC / Spanish courts | Sworn (Jurada) |
| Property registries, third countries | Notarised + apostille |
Are translations accepted by the UK Home Office and UKVI?
Translations are accepted by the UK Home Office and UKVI when they carry a signed statement of truth, the translator’s name and credentials, the agency’s contact details, and the date of translation, all included as standard on every certified Spanish translation issued by our team.
Are translations accepted by Spanish consulates and the MAEC?
For use in Spain, translations are produced by a Traductor-Intérprete Jurado registered with the MAEC, ensuring acceptance by Spanish consulates, courts (Juzgados), town halls (Ayuntamientos), and universities without further legalisation inside Spain.
How it works
How does the Spanish translation process work?
1
What does ISO 17100 certification guarantee?
ISO 17100 certification guarantees that every Spanish translation is produced by a qualified native linguist, independently revised by a second qualified linguist, and traceable through documented project records, meeting the international standard for translation service providers. The standard sets formal competence paths for translators: a recognised translation degree, an unrelated degree plus two years of full-time experience, or five years of documented professional experience.
2
How is confidentiality protected?
Confidentiality is protected through signed non-disclosure agreements with every linguist, GDPR-compliant document handling, encrypted file transfer, and secure deletion of source files 30 days after delivery unless the client requests longer retention.
Do you provide Spanish interpreting alongside translation?
Yes — Spanish interpreting is available alongside translation for court hearings, police interviews, medical appointments, business meetings, and conferences, with consecutive interpreting from £60 per hour, simultaneous interpreting from £350 per half-day, and remote video interpreting from £45 per hour across London and the UK. Modes covered include consecutive, simultaneous, remote video, and telephone. Full scope is on the Spanish Interpreting Services page.
What is the difference between Spanish translation and Spanish interpreting?
Spanish translation converts written text from Spanish to English or English to Spanish, while Spanish interpreting renders spoken Spanish into spoken English (and vice versa) in real time, with translation priced per page and interpreting priced per hour or per day.
Why us
Why choose our Spanish translation services?
Four reasons define the choice: ISO 17100 certification on every project, 10+ years of Spanish translation experience in London and the UK, same-day turnaround from £30 per page, and a 20% discount for new clients on certified, sworn, and notarised Spanish translations.
- ISO 17100 — native linguist plus independent second-linguist revision on every file.
- 10+ years of operation across London and the UK serving private clients, law firms, NHS trusts, and exporters.
- Same-day London SLA — orders under 1,000 words placed before 11:00 GMT delivered by 18:00.
- Direct MAEC route — sworn Spanish translation produced by a Traductor-Intérprete Jurado for use in Spain.
- 20% new-client discount applied automatically to the first project.
How do I order a Spanish translation?
To order a Spanish translation, upload the source document through the quote form, confirm certification type and delivery format, accept the fixed-price quote, and receive the completed translation by email and, on request, by courier, with same-day delivery available for orders placed in London before 11:00 GMT.
- Upload the Spanish or English source via Get a Free Translation Quote.
- Confirm certified, sworn, or notarised output and Spanish variant.
- Accept the fixed-price quote returned within the same working hour.
- Receive the signed PDF by secure email; couriered hard copy on request.