Sworn Translation of Police Certificates for Spain
I provide sworn translations into Spanish of police certificates and criminal record documents written in English, regardless of the country in which they were issued. This includes ACRO and DBS certificates from the UK, FBI Identity History Summaries from the United States, and equivalent certificates issued in other jurisdictions. The translation can be prepared for submission to Spanish authorities and institutions, subject to the requirements of the receiving body. I am Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish Sworn Translator-Interpreter of English No. 4473, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Police certificate translations for use in Spain
When a Spanish authority, employer, educational institution or other organisation asks for an English-language police certificate, check which document, translation and formalities it requires. I translate the document into Spanish and provide a sworn translation when requested for the relevant procedure. Requirements vary by authority and case.
My service covers documents written in English from any country. ACRO, DBS and FBI documents are examples of certificates I can translate; they do not limit the service to the UK or United States.
ACRO Police Certificates
ACRO Police Certificates are issued in the UK and are often used in immigration and other international procedures. If you need to submit one in Spain, I can translate the English-language certificate into Spanish. Whether a sworn translation, apostille or any other formality is required depends on the receiving authority and the specific procedure.
DBS Certificates
A DBS certificate is a UK disclosure document and is distinct from an ACRO Police Certificate. It may be requested for particular employment, safeguarding or administrative purposes. If the certificate must be submitted in Spanish, I can provide an English-to-Spanish sworn translation. Check the requested document and format with the organisation receiving it.
FBI Identity History Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issues the FBI Identity History Summary in the United States. If a Spanish authority or institution asks you to provide this document in Spanish, I can translate the English-language summary into Spanish. The receiving body determines which records, certification and supporting documents it accepts.
Police certificates from other countries
I can also translate equivalent police or criminal record certificates issued in other countries, provided that the document is written in English. Examples may include documents from Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, India, Nigeria and other jurisdictions. These documents may have different names, legal meanings and issuing bodies; I review each one according to its wording and context.
Do I need an apostille?
There is no single rule for every police certificate. An apostille or other legalisation may depend on the country of issue, the document, the authority receiving it and the procedure. A sworn translation and an apostille serve different purposes. Please confirm the requirements with the Spanish authority or institution handling your case before ordering any certification. I do not assume that an apostille is always required or never required.
Digital and paper documents
You can send a clear scan or PDF by email or WhatsApp so I can review the document and prepare a quote. I will confirm the price, delivery time and proposed format before starting. A digital copy may be sufficient for an initial assessment; the receiving authority decides whether it requires an original, certified copy, paper translation or a particular electronic format.
How it works
- Send your document. Send a clear PDF or scan by email or WhatsApp.
- Receive your quote. I review the document and confirm the price, delivery time and required format.
- Receive your sworn translation. Receive the completed sworn translation in the agreed format.
About Sergio Boix Mira
I am Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish Sworn Translator-Interpreter of English No. 4473, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have more than 20 years of professional experience and work directly with each client. I provide sworn translations of documents written in English or Spanish, regardless of the country of issue, with an online service for clients in Spain and abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a sworn translation of my police certificate for Spain?
It depends on the authority, document and procedure. Ask the organisation receiving your application whether it requires a sworn translation and whether it has additional requirements for the original, certification or apostille.
Can you translate an ACRO Police Certificate into Spanish?
Yes. I can provide an English-to-Spanish sworn translation of an ACRO Police Certificate. Confirm the required format and any separate formalities with the receiving authority.
Can you translate a DBS certificate into Spanish?
Yes. DBS certificates are distinct from ACRO Police Certificates. I can translate a DBS document into Spanish when you need to submit it in that language.
Can you translate an FBI Identity History Summary into Spanish?
Yes. I can translate the FBI Identity History Summary issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation into Spanish. Check the recipient’s requirements for the document and translation.
Can you translate police certificates from countries other than the UK or US?
Yes, provided the police or criminal record document is written in English. Equivalent certificates can be issued in many countries, and their names and legal effects may differ.
Does my police certificate need an apostille?
That depends on the country of issue, the document, the receiving authority and the procedure. Ask the authority handling your case; an apostille is not a universal requirement.
Can I send the document as a PDF?
A clear, complete PDF or scan is suitable for an initial review and quote. The receiving authority decides whether it accepts a digital file for the final procedure or requires another format.
Do you translate Spanish criminal record certificates into English?
Yes. I also provide sworn translations from Spanish into English. The authority or organisation receiving the document determines the format and formalities it accepts.
Request a quote
Send a clear copy of the complete document and tell me which authority or procedure it is for. I will review it and reply directly with a quote and delivery details.
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