I provide sworn English–Spanish translations of documents for Spanish nationality applications connected with Spain’s Democratic Memory Law, including proceedings correctly initiated before the statutory deadline. I am Sergio Boix Mira, a Spanish sworn translator of English No. 4473, appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The service is direct and available online.
Deadline notice: the deadline for new applications under the Eighth Additional Provision of Law 20/2022 expired on 22 October 2025. Applicants who correctly requested an appointment within the deadline may still have appointments or documents to submit, subject to the instructions of the competent Spanish consulate.
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What is Spain’s so-called “Grandchildren Law”?
“Grandchildren Law” is an informal English expression used for certain nationality provisions associated with Spain’s Democratic Memory Law. The legal framework is Law 20/2022 of 19 October on Democratic Memory, particularly its Eighth Additional Provision, as interpreted in official guidance. It covered several specified situations; it does not mean that every grandchild of a Spanish person qualifies. The competent authority decides whether an individual meets the requirements. See the official text of Law 20/2022 and the Instruction of 25 October 2022.
Is the Democratic Memory Law application period still open?
No, not for new applications under this route. The deadline to request an appointment was 22 October 2025. From 23 October 2025, new appointment requests under the Eighth Additional Provision are no longer accepted. Some applicants who correctly requested an appointment within the deadline may continue the process later, including attending a later appointment or submitting documents, in accordance with the instructions of their consulate.
Consular procedures can differ. For example, the Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles states that a correctly issued appointment-request receipt with an electronic signature and Secure Verification Code (CSV) allows an appointment to take place after the deadline. Check the official consular notice and the current instructions for the office handling your case. Do not assume that an automated email alone is equivalent to a valid receipt or establishes eligibility.
Documents that may require sworn translation
Depending on the application file and the instructions of the Spanish Consulate or Civil Registry, examples may include birth, marriage or death certificates; nationality, citizenship or naturalisation certificates; records of acquisition, loss or renunciation of nationality; name-change documents; civil-status or family-relationship records; adoption documents where relevant; registry documents, consular records and court decisions; or documents relating to a parent, grandparent or other ascendant. This is an illustrative list, not a universal set of requirements.
Birth certificates and civil registry records
An application may involve records relating to the applicant, a parent, a grandparent or another ascendant, depending on the case and the documents requested by the authority. I can translate birth certificates and civil registry records written in English or Spanish. Confirm which records and format are needed with the consulate or Civil Registry dealing with the application. You may also find my page about sworn translations of birth, marriage and death certificates useful.
Marriage, death and other civil-status documents
These records may be relevant to family relationships, changes of civil status or lines of descent when they are pertinent to a particular file. The receiving authority determines whether they are required and what they establish; I do not assess their legal effect.
Nationality and naturalisation documents
I can also translate certificates of naturalisation, citizenship or nationality and records concerning the acquisition, loss or renunciation of nationality, when written in English or Spanish. The names and legal effects of documents issued by different countries are not automatically equivalent; the competent authority determines what evidence it requires.
Documents issued in the US, UK and other countries
I translate documents written in English or Spanish regardless of the country in which they were issued. They may come from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, the Philippines or elsewhere. The service is online and is not limited to UK or US documents.
Do my documents need an apostille or legalisation?
An apostille or legalisation and a sworn translation are separate procedures. Whether a document needs an apostille or legalisation depends on the document, its country of issue and the receiving authority. A sworn translation does not replace an apostille, and different documents may follow different rules. Check with the authority receiving your documents and, where relevant, consult the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance on apostilles and legalisation and the Hague Apostille Convention of 5 October 1961.
Can I send documents as PDFs?
Yes. You can send a clear PDF, scan or digital copy so I can review its legibility, assess the volume and format, prepare a quotation and complete the translation. Whether a digital copy is sufficient for submission depends on the instructions of the competent authority.
Direct sworn translation by Sergio Boix
I am Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish sworn translator of English No. 4473, appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have more than 20 years’ experience and personally provide direct, online sworn translations between English and Spanish. Visit the English homepage for an overview of my services.
How it works
- Send me the documents you need translated.
- I will review the volume, format and deadline and send you a quotation and delivery details.
- If you accept, I will prepare and deliver the sworn translation in the agreed format.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spain’s so-called “Grandchildren Law”?
It is an informal expression for certain nationality provisions associated with Law 20/2022 on Democratic Memory, particularly its Eighth Additional Provision. It is not the official name of the legislation.
Is the Democratic Memory Law application period still open?
No, not for new appointment requests under this route. The deadline expired on 22 October 2025.
Can I still submit documents if I requested an appointment before the deadline?
Some applicants who correctly requested an appointment within the deadline may have a later appointment or documents to submit, subject to the consulate’s instructions and the relevant proof of a timely request. Check with the office handling your file.
Which documents may need a sworn translation?
Depending on the case, examples may include birth, marriage, death, nationality or naturalisation certificates, and civil-status or family-relationship records. The competent authority specifies what is required.
Can you translate birth certificates?
Yes, if they are written in English or Spanish. Send a clear copy for a quotation.
Can you translate my parents’ or grandparents’ documents?
Yes. I can translate documents written in English or Spanish relating to parents, grandparents or other ascendants. The authority decides whether they are needed for a particular application.
Can you translate marriage and death certificates?
Yes, when written in English or Spanish. The receiving authority decides whether they are required.
Can you translate naturalisation or citizenship certificates?
Yes, if written in English or Spanish. I translate the document without assuming that similarly named records from different countries have the same legal effect.
Can you translate US documents?
Yes. I translate documents written in English or Spanish regardless of where they were issued.
Can you translate documents issued outside the US or UK?
Yes. The service covers English- or Spanish-language documents from any country, including Ireland, Canada, Australia, the Philippines and others.
Do my documents need an apostille?
It depends on the document, country of issue and receiving authority. A sworn translation does not replace an apostille or legalisation that may be required.
Can I send documents as PDFs?
Yes, for review, quotation and translation. The authority receiving the application decides whether a digital copy is acceptable for submission.
Can you tell me whether I qualify for Spanish nationality?
No. I do not provide legal advice or assess eligibility. The competent authority decides; consult a suitably qualified legal professional if you need legal advice.
Does a sworn translation guarantee acceptance of my application?
No. A sworn translation does not guarantee that a consulate or Civil Registry will accept an application or reach a particular decision.