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Spanish Translation Services Singapore
Acta, partida, certificado: Spanish papers change their names from country to country. Spanish translation services in Singapore turn papers from Spain, Mexico, Colombia or Peru into clear English, with both surnames kept right.
A tiny example: María López García has two surnames. López is from her father and García from her mother, so our Spanish translators keep both, just as her passport shows.
- Both surnames kept, as in your passport
- Spanish to English, and English to Spanish
- Notary and SAL steps arranged
- Ñ And Accents PreservedPeña stays Peña, never Pena
- Marital Status Words ExactSoltera means single, translated correctly
- Native Spanish TranslatorsSpain and Latin American wording understood
- Correction Free For Our ErrorsSpot our slip and we redo it
Spanish Document Translation: What Each Paper Is Called
Spanish papers have their own names. Learn them, and the rest gets easier. Here is a short lesson on six common ones, so you know what you hold before any Spanish translation work starts on your file.
Acta De Nacimiento
This means birth certificate. Mexico and most of Latin America use this name. Spain often says certificado de nacimiento. Our birth cert translation covers both forms.
Acta De Matrimonio
This means marriage certificate. It names both partners and the Registro Civil, the civil registry. Example: Registro Civil de Madrid becomes Civil Registry of Madrid.
Sentencia De Divorcio
A sentencia is a court's final decision. So this is a divorce judgment. Words about children and money need contract translation care, line by line.
Título Universitario
This is a university degree. It often comes with a certificado de notas, the list of subjects and marks. In Spain, marks usually run from 0 to 10.
Poder Notarial
This is a power of attorney, signed before a notary. It lets someone act for you. Example: your brother can sell your flat in Valencia while you live here.
Certificado De Antecedentes Penales
This is a police clearance certificate. It shows if a person has a criminal record. Employers and some pass applications in Singapore may ask for it.
Spanish To English Translation Words That Need Care
Some Spanish words look simple but carry a trap. A good Spanish to English translation explains them, not just copies them. Each row gives the word, the trap, and a tiny example of our fix.
| On your document | Why it is tricky | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Primer and segundo apellido | Two surnames, father's then mother's | We keep both, as in your passport |
| Estado civil: soltera | Means single, not divorced | We write marital status: single |
| Dates: 03/02/1995 | Means 3 February, not March 2 | We write 3 February 1995 |
| Letter ñ and accents | Peña is not Pena | We keep ñ and accents in names |
| Nota marginal | A side note that adds a later change | We translate every side note |
| Apostilla stamp | The apostille box, in Spanish | We translate each field of the box |
Papers in French follow the same rules through our certified French translation team.
Sworn Spanish Translator Rules For Singapore Offices
Time for a short lesson. In Spain, a traductor jurado is a sworn Spanish translator appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Singapore has no such list. So who translates your papers here?
Native Spanish speakers with strong English do the work. They know how Mexico, Spain and Argentina word things. Need an oath on top? Our sworn translation team arrange a sworn statement before a notary or commissioner for oaths.
We also translate English into Spanish. Example: a Singapore degree sent to a university in Chile. Before you start, ask that office if it wants a traductor jurado. Its answer decides what we prepare for you.
Spanish Papers We Translate
- Spanish to English for Singapore offices
- English to Spanish for offices abroad
- Papers from Spain and Latin America
- Names with ñ and accents kept
- Both surnames, in passport order
Four Steps To A Certified Spanish To English File
Want a certified Spanish translation ready for an office? Learn these four steps once. Most Spanish papers are ready in 1–2 working days, and many single pages can go express when your date is close.
- 1
Photograph Each Spanish Page And Apostilla
Take a clear photo of every page. Lesson: stamps on the back count too, because an apostilla is often printed there.
- 2
Get Your Fixed Spanish Translation Price
We count pages and ask who will read it. You get one fixed quote. Nothing is added later without asking you first.
- 3
Check Both Surnames And Get The Spanish PDF
We send an English draft. Check both surnames and every date. Example: is it Pérez or Perez in your passport? Tell us. The final PDF then arrives by email.
- 4
Notarise Your Spanish Translation If Needed
ICA wants a private translation notarised, and many offices in Spain or Latin America do too. A local school or employer may accept a plain certified copy. We arrange the notary and the SAL step every notarised paper has needed since 2019, from S$162.20 per document, and courier printed copies in Singapore.
Spanish Sworn Translation And Page Prices In Singapore
Every Spanish page starts from S$25. Think of that as the base. If you need a Spanish sworn translation, with an oath, we add that step to the quote. You see one fixed price before paying.
What decides your final price
Number Of Pages
We charge by the page. Example: a one-page acta costs less than a twelve-page sentencia.
Notary Public Stamp
ICA and many offices here want the translation notarised. With SAL authentication included, this starts from S$162.20 per document.
Apostille For Abroad
For papers leaving Singapore, such as a degree going to Spain, the SAL step on a notarised paper can add an apostille. Spain and most of Latin America accept it.
Certified True Copy
Some offices want a certified copy of your Spanish original too. Notary plus SAL for that begins at S$172.20 per document.
Express Option
For express, add half of the translation fee. Many one-page Spanish papers can then be done the same day.
Courier Copies
Your PDF arrives by email. If you want stamped paper copies at home, courier starts from S$15.
quote
Starting from
S$25
per page
Notarisation + SAL authenticationfrom S$162.20 / document
Certified true copy (notary + SAL)from S$172.20 / document
Express same day+50%
Courier hard copyfrom S$15
Starting prices. Your exact price comes in one fixed quote before you pay.
Get my exact priceIncluded In Every Spanish Translation Order
Our translation services in Singapore for ICA give each Spanish order a fixed quote and a native translator. Both surnames are checked against your passport, and queried wording is fixed free. Message us on WhatsApp to see a redacted sample.
See a sample translation first
Want to check our work before you order? Ask us on WhatsApp for a past translation of the same kind of document, with all personal details removed.
What every order includes
- A draft for you to check
- Names matched to your passport
- Free fix if ICA asks for a change
- Notarised PDF for upload
Frequently Asked Questions
01Will ICA take a Spanish translation from a private company?
ICA accepts several routes. One is a private translation that a notary public notarises, and we arrange that step for you. ICA still decides every case, so nobody can promise approval.
02My passport shows only one surname. Is that a problem?
Not if we explain it. We keep the names as printed on your Spanish paper and add a short note linking them to your passport. Example: López García on the acta, López in the passport.
03Where does SAL come in for my Spanish papers?
A notarised translation always gets SAL authentication, and that is in our notary price. ICA does not ask for an apostille. If your Singapore papers are leaving for Spain or Latin America, our SAL apostille help team can add one.
04Can a translation from Singapore be used in Spain?
Sometimes not. Many offices in Spain want a traductor jurado, appointed in Spain. Ask the office first, and send us its reply so we prepare the right thing.
05How long will my Spanish papers take?
Most Spanish papers take 1–2 working days. Many single-page papers can be done the same day with express, which adds 50% to the translation fee.
06Is a scan enough, or must I post the original?
A clear scan or photo is enough to translate. We only need the original if an office wants a certified true copy, which starts from S$172.20 per document with notary and SAL.
07Do Latin American words differ from Spain's?
Yes, a little. Example: a licencia de conducir in Mexico is a permiso de conducir in Spain. Both mean driving licence, and we use the right meaning for each country.
08What if I spot a mistake after delivery?
Message us at once. Errors on our side are corrected free. Reading the draft first also helps you catch name issues early.
09Does an apostille from Spain or Mexico replace the translation?
No. An apostille confirms the signature and seal on the paper, not what the paper says. ICA still needs an English translation, and the apostille box itself should be translated with it.
10Can I do my own Spanish to English translation for ICA?
A self-made translation is still a private one, so ICA would want it notarised or attested by an embassy. A notary will usually ask about the translator's skill before signing. Most people find it quicker to have it done by a professional and then notarised.
11Do you translate Catalan, Galician or Basque papers from Spain?
Some civil records in Spain are printed in two languages, such as Spanish and Catalan. Tell us the region when you send the photo. We confirm a translator who reads that language before we quote.
Book Your Spanish Translation In Singapore Today
Ready to start? Send a photo of your Spanish papers on WhatsApp or the form. We explain what you need, give a fixed quote, and send a draft for you to check.