{"id":13122,"date":"2024-11-08T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinter.es\/blog\/how-to-become-a-sworn-translator-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:37:31","slug":"how-to-become-a-sworn-translator-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinter.es\/en\/blog\/how-to-become-a-sworn-translator-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a sworn translator in Spain? Requirements, exams and procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are pleased that you are interested in finding out <\/span>how to become a sworn translator in Spain<\/span><\/b>. You should know that it is necessary to fulfil certain requirements. Our expert team of <\/span>translators in Madrid<\/span><\/a> will tell you all the steps you need to follow.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a sworn translator in Spain?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First of all, we need to know <\/span>what a sworn translation is<\/span><\/a> and what a sworn translator is. A <\/span>sworn translator in Spain<\/span><\/b> is a professional who specialises in the translation of official and legal documents. This type of translator is able to give <\/span>official status and legal validity<\/span><\/b> to the translations he or she produces.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their work consists of <\/span>faithfully translating the content<\/span><\/b> and meaning of the original texts, maintaining their format and style, so that they can be understood and accepted both by official bodies and by the courts of law.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements to become a sworn translator in Spain<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming a sworn translator<\/span><\/b> in Spain requires fulfilling certain requirements established by the competent authorities. The main requirements to become a sworn translator in Spain are detailed below:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Required age and nationality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is required to hold a university degree in areas such as Graduate, Engineer, Technical Engineer, Architect, Technical Architect, Graduate or Diploma. These degrees must have been obtained from recognised academic institutions in Spain or abroad. From this point onwards you can begin to provide sworn translation services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accepted academic qualifications<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is required to hold a university degree in areas such as Graduate, Engineer, Technical Engineer, Architect, Technical Architect, Graduate or Diploma. These degrees must have been obtained from recognised academic institutions in Spain or abroad. From this point onwards you can begin to provide <\/span>sworn translation services<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognition of foreign qualifications<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of holding a degree obtained in a foreign country, an <\/span>accreditation <\/span><\/b>or equivalence certificate issued by the corresponding Ministry must be presented. This guarantees that the foreign qualification is valid in Spain and meets the established requirements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other requirements and necessary documents\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, other documents may be requested, and certain requirements may have to be fulfilled. These may include, for example, a criminal record certificate, a declaration that you are not disqualified from practising the profession and that you are of good professional conduct.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Examination process to obtain the title of sworn translator<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Description of the tests and exercises in the exam<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The examination for the <\/span>title of sworn translator<\/span><\/b> consists of different tests that assess the applicant’s language skills and translation ability. These tests include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Multiple-choice test on grammar and terminology:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This test assesses knowledge of grammatical rules and appropriate terminology in the working language. It is an eliminatory test, i.e. it is necessary to pass it in order to continue with the exam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Translation exercises:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Three translation exercises covering different types of texts are carried out:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n