Official sworn translations of driving licences, DVLA documents and records relating to driving history or licence status, written in English or Spanish, for submission in Spain or abroad where appropriate.
Sergio Boix Mira is Spanish Sworn Translator of English No. 4473, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He translates every document personally and provides a professional and confidential service.
Document translation, not driving licence advice
This page focuses on the accurate translation of driving-related documents. It is not a guide to licence exchange, penalty points, sanctions, renewals, driving requirements or licence validity. A sworn translation may be required if requested by the authority, but this depends on the document and procedure. Current requirements should always be checked with the competent body.
Driving licences and related documents
- Driving licences and permits.
- DVLA letters, certificates and correspondence.
- Driver records, driving records and driving history documents.
- Entitlement records and certificates of categories or entitlements.
- Licence status documents.
- Notices relating to licence validity, replacement or renewal.
- Documents concerning endorsements, restrictions or disqualifications where relevant.
- Certificates issued by driving authorities.
- Spanish driving licences and related documents translated into English.
- Equivalent documents issued by authorities in other countries.
DVLA documents
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is the UK authority responsible for maintaining driver and vehicle records. It may issue letters, certificates, extracts, entitlement records and other correspondence. It is not presented here as an exact equivalent of Spain’s DGT: each body has its own functions and requirements.
DVLA documents can be translated where the client or receiving authority needs them in Spanish. A translation does not replace checks with DVLA, DGT or another authority and does not guarantee the outcome of any procedure.
UK driving licences and documents for Spain
UK driving licences, DVLA letters, driver records, licence status documents, entitlement certificates and driving authority correspondence can be translated for use in Spain where appropriate. Not every foreign licence or DVLA document requires a sworn translation; the competent authority should confirm the requirement for the individual case.
Spanish licences and documents for use abroad
Spanish driving licences, driving-related certificates, documents issued by traffic authorities and administrative driver records can also be translated into English where relevant. For use outside Spain, requirements should be checked beforehand with the receiving authority.
Documents issued in other countries
Sergio translates documents written in English or Spanish regardless of the country of issue. In addition to the United Kingdom, documents may come from the United States, Ireland, Canada, Australia or other countries. The name and scope of each record depend on the issuing authority and are not automatically equated with a Spanish document.
Categories, entitlements, restrictions and dates
Vehicle categories, entitlements, endorsements, restrictions, codes, issue dates, validity dates and expiry dates are reproduced faithfully from the source. The service does not interpret administrative categories or codes or determine the rights they confer.
Driving records and driver history
Documents concerning driving history or a driver’s administrative record can be translated where appropriate. The terms driving record, driving history, driver record and licence record are not treated as automatically interchangeable: each description is translated in light of the document and its context.
Penalty points, endorsements and disqualifications
If a document mentions penalty points, endorsements, disqualifications or convictions, cautious terminology consistent with the source is used. This category is distinct from criminal record documentation. Where the document is actually a police or criminal record certificate, see the police certificates sworn translation service.
Sworn translation, apostille and legalisation
A sworn translation and an apostille or legalisation are separate matters. These documents do not always need an apostille. Requirements may depend on the document, country, authority and procedure, and should be checked for the individual case.
Quote from a PDF, scan or photograph
You can send a PDF, scan or clear photographs of every side and page for a quote. These formats allow the work to be assessed but may not always be sufficient for the final procedure. The receiving authority may require an original, certified copy or another formality.
Confidential and accurate handling
Personal documents are handled confidentially. The translation gives close attention to names, licence numbers, categories, dates, codes, stamps, observations and administrative references without adding interpretations not present in the source.
How it works
- Send the document. Provide a PDF, scan or clear photographs and state the country and intended use.
- Receive a quote and timescale. Price, turnaround and delivery method are confirmed before work begins.
- Sworn translation. The document is translated and checked with close attention to administrative terminology.
- Delivery. You receive the sworn translation in the agreed format and, where required, the paper original.
An urgent service may be available where length, legibility and current capacity allow.
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate driving licences?
Yes. Licences written in English or Spanish can be translated where an authority or institution requires a translation.
Do you translate DVLA documents?
Yes. DVLA letters, certificates, records and correspondence can be translated according to the individual document.
Do you translate driving records?
Yes. Driving records and related documents are translated while preserving the description and scope of the source.
Do you translate DVLA letters or certificates?
Yes. Send every page so that the content, length and documentary context can be checked.
Do I need a sworn translation to exchange a driving licence in Spain?
Not always. The authority may request one depending on the licence, country and procedure. Current requirements should be checked with the competent body.
Does a sworn translation guarantee a licence exchange?
No. It officially translates the document but does not replace other requirements or guarantee the outcome of the procedure.
Do you translate UK driving licences?
Yes. UK driving licences and related UK documents can be translated for use in Spain where appropriate.
Do you translate driving documents from other countries?
Yes. Documents written in English or Spanish can be translated regardless of the country of issue.
Do you translate Spanish driving licences into English?
Yes. For use outside Spain, requirements should be checked beforehand with the receiving authority.
Do you translate driving history documents?
Yes, where the record is issued by the relevant authority. Terminology follows the specific content without treating different records as equivalent.
Do I need an apostille?
Not necessarily. An apostille and a sworn translation are separate matters; requirements depend on the document, authority and procedure.
Can I send a PDF?
Yes. A PDF, scan or clear photographs can be used to prepare a quote.
Do you need the original document?
Not always for quoting or translation. The receiving authority may require the original or a particular type of copy for the final procedure.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends on length, legibility and complexity and is confirmed with the quote before work begins.
Is an urgent service available?
It may be available where the document length and current capacity allow.
How do I request a quote?
Send clear copies of every side and page and state the language, country and intended use. You will receive the price, timescale and delivery options.
Request a quote
Send your driving licence or related document and explain where it will be submitted. Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish Sworn Translator of English No. 4473, will review it and provide a no-obligation quote. You can also view the general English–Spanish sworn translation service.