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Specialists in legal translation · certified or standard

Specialist legal translation

Translators specialising in legal terminology and the legal systems of each country. We translate contracts, court judgements, deeds and legal documents for individuals and businesses, providing either certified or standard translations depending on your requirements.

  • Translators specialising in law and legal terminology from each jurisdiction
  • Sworn (officially valid) or simple, depending on how you intend to use it
  • Guaranteed confidentiality and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 on every project

Legal translation

DocumentContract / Judgement
SpecialismLegal terminology
TypeSworn or unsworn
Certification✓ ISO 9001/17100
Confidentiality✓ NDA
ISO 9001 & 17100 · certified quality
Authorised sworn translators
NDA · enhanced confidentiality
+40 languages · certified translation
Confidentiality · NDA for each project
What is it, and how does it differ from the sworn statement?

What is a legal translation?

A legal translation is the specialised translation of legal documents — such as contracts, court judgements, deeds, powers of attorney or legislation — carried out by a translator who is an expert in legal terminology and the legal systems of each country. This is not the same as a certified translation: a legal translation refers to the subject matter (the legal content), whilst a certified translation is an official form of translation bearing the signature and seal of the MAEC. A legal document may be translated as a certified translation when it needs to be recognised by an authority, or as a standard translation when it is for internal use, negotiation or information purposes.

Contracts and agreements

Commercial contracts, employment contracts, sales contracts, NDAs and terms and conditions, with precise terminology and equivalence across legal systems.

Litigation and legal proceedings

Judgments, claims, court documents, arbitral awards and letters rogatory for cross-border litigation and proceedings.

Notarial and Probate Matters

Deeds, powers of attorney, wills, inheritances, prenuptial agreements and divorce documents, all drawn up in accordance with the formal requirements of each document.

Corporate and compliance

Articles of association, minutes, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, regulations and compliance policies for companies and law firms.

Trayma’s team of legal translators
Specialists in legal translation

Translators with legal expertise

Translators specialising in law who have a thorough command of legal terminology and the equivalents across different legal systems. We check every clause, regulatory reference and legal concept before delivery. Personalised service from start to finish.

Legal translation by language

Legal translators in every language

Select the language and tell us where the document is going (country and organisation). We tailor the approach and delivery to what is typically required by immigration authorities, universities, notaries, courts or businesses. If you can’t see your specific combination, please get in touch.

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Legal vs. sworn

Do you need a legal or certified translation?

These are two different things: a legal translation is the specialism (legal content); a sworn translation is the official version bearing the MAEC’s stamp. We’ll help you determine what your case requires before you commission the translation, whether you’re an individual or a business.

Officially recognised

Sworn translations

Official documents to be submitted to government departments, universities, notaries or courts. They bear the signature and stamp of a translator authorised by the MAEC.

  • Court judgements, powers of attorney and deeds for official procedures
  • Documents relating to divorce, inheritance and probate
  • Company documentation for registries and notaries
  • Certificates and immigration documents
No stamp required

Legal translation

Contracts, legal documents and court papers which do not always require a sworn translator’s stamp, but do require legal terminology to be accurate.

  • Commercial contracts, employment contracts and NDAs
  • Due diligence, M&A and corporate documentation
  • Written submissions, claims and documentary evidence
  • Reports, opinions and legal notices
A legal translator from Trayma reviewing a legal document
Process, deadlines and delivery

How we handle your legal document

A legally-based process: document analysis, specialist terminology and final review. We will confirm whether your case requires a sworn or simple declaration.

1

Sending the document

A scanned PDF or legible photograph, including stamps and annotations.

Now
2

Budget and format

We verify the languages, the purpose of the document and whether it requires a sworn or simple translation.

15 min
3

Specialist translation + QA

Legal terminology, equivalence of concepts and final legal review.

By volume
4

Delivery

In whatever format you require; bearing the MAEC’s signature and stamp if it is a certified copy.

Guaranteed

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Legal translation quote

What does the pricedepend on?

There is no fixed rate: every document is different. The price is calculated based on these four factors, which is why we need to see the document before we can give you a firm quote.

The languageThe language pair and the availability of specialist legal translators for that pair.
Actual volume The actual length of the document, not the apparent number of pages.
Legal complexityDensity of terminology, references to legislation and equivalence between legal systems.
Urgency If you have a tight deadline, we’ll assess the feasibility and prioritise your request where possible.

For a fixed budget

Send us these four details and we’ll get back to you with a price, a realistic timeframe and our recommended delivery method.

  • The document (PDF or legible photograph)
  • Source and target languages
  • Country and organisation where it will be presented
  • Deadline and whether hard copy submission is required
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When your legal document needs to be certified

Legally valid, when required

When a legal document is to be used for official purposes with a government department, a court or a notary’s office, a certified translation is required, signed and stamped by an officially authorised sworn translator or interpreter. You can check their authorisation by language using the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official search engine.

The general framework is governed, amongst other regulations, by Royal Decree 724/2020 (BOE), which regulates the Office for Language Interpretation and the role of sworn translators. If your procedure is international, in some cases an apostille or legalisation may also be required, depending on the country.

At Trayma, we go through the destination country and authority with you before issuing the final version, so that we can recommend the safest delivery method and avoid any issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about legal translation

What is the difference between legal translation and certified translation?
Legal translation is a specialised field: it involves translating legal documents with terminological accuracy and an understanding of legal systems. A certified translation is an official form of translation, bearing the signature and stamp of a translator authorised by the MAEC, which confers legal validity. A legal document can be translated as a certified translation (if it needs to be recognised by an authority) or as a standard translation (for internal use, negotiations or information purposes).
Does my contract or legal document require a certified translation?
It depends on the purpose. For submission to a court, notary or government department, a sworn translation is usually required. For internal negotiations, reviews or reports, a standard legal translation is sufficient. If you tell us the intended use of the document, we will confirm which type you need before you commission the work.
How much does a legal translation cost?
The price depends on the language, the actual length of the document, the legal complexity (density of specialist terminology, references to legislation) and the urgency. To provide a fixed price, we need to see the document and know whether it requires a sworn or standard translation.
Do you guarantee the confidentiality of legal documents?
Yes. We operate with absolute confidentiality and sign NDAs where the project requires it. We restrict access to the assigned team and use secure channels, which is particularly important in contracts, litigation and corporate transactions.
Do you translate for private individuals or only for companies and law firms?
For both. We work with law firms and businesses (contracts, M&A, litigation, compliance) as well as with private individuals (divorces, inheritances, powers of attorney, court judgements). The same legal rigour is applied in all cases.
In which languages do you offer legal translation services?
In over 40 languages, with translators specialising in law. The most common languages are English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and the main European languages. When the document requires official recognition, it is signed by a sworn translator authorised by the MAEC.
Full list

Documents requiring a legal translation

These are the most common legal documents we translate. Some require a sworn translation, whilst others simply require a standard legal translation: if yours isn’t on the list, please get in touch and we’ll confirm what you need.

Where we are

Your legal translation agency in Alicante

We are right in the centre of Alicante, next to the railway station, with easy access by public transport. We offer in-person appointments and online services for the whole of Spain.

Avda. de la Estación 27, Entlo D
03003 Alicante
2 minutes from the train and tram station (Luceros / Alicante Terminal)
Public car parks and blue zone parking in the surrounding area
How to get there

Send us your legal document and we’ll advise you

Tell us which document you need translated and what it’s for. We’ll let you know whether it requires a certified or standard translation, the fixed price and the turnaround time, all in complete confidence.

Avda. de la Estación 27, Entlo D · 03003 Alicante ISO 9001 & 17100 · NDA L–J 9–17 h · V 9–15 h
Contacto

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