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Certified translation of court judgements

Official translation of court judgements and rulings to ensure they are recognised in another country, with legal validity before courts, registries and authorities. For private individuals and law firms.

  • Signature and stamp of a sworn translator authorised by the MAEC
  • For exequatur, international divorces, custody and cross-border litigation
  • Sworn translators specialising in legal and procedural terminology

Certified translation of a court judgement

DocumentCourt judgement
UseRecognition Abroad
Judgement and grounds✓ Faithful
Signature and sworn seal✓ Official
Confidentiality✓ NDA
Certified by the MAEC
ISO 9001 & 17100
NDA · enhanced confidentiality
All languages
Critical data control
What it is and when it is required

What is a certified translation of a court judgement?

A certified translation of a court judgement is the official translation of a ruling handed down by a court, signed and stamped by an authorised translator, which renders it valid before the courts and authorities of another country. It accurately conveys the structure of the ruling: the facts of the case, the legal grounds and, above all, the judgement.

This is required when a judgement handed down in one country needs to be recognised or enforced in another: recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements (exequatur), international divorces, child custody, inheritance matters or cross-border disputes. Certification by a sworn translator ensures that the court or relevant authority accepts the judgement as authentic. It is useful for both private individuals and law firms.

In a judgement, the key factor is accuracy in reproducing the ruling and its legal grounds: the meaning of the decision must be conveyed without any ambiguity, whilst adhering to procedural terminology and references to regulations, time limits and parties. That is why we take particular care with the operative part and ensure the consistency of names, dates and case numbers. To provide an accurate quote, we need to see the full judgement, the languages involved, the recipient country or organisation, and your deadline.

Why choose Trayma?

Translators specialising in legal terminology

A court ruling determines rights and obligations: every legal term counts. Our sworn translators, who are experts in the legal and procedural fields, translate the ruling faithfully to ensure it retains its legal effect in the country of destination.

Legal experts

Sworn translators with experience in court rulings and procedural terminology, not generalists.

Excellent quality

Sworn translators specialising in legal and procedural terminology and ISO 9001 and 17100 standards.

Adherence to the ruling

An exact translation of the operative part, the legal grounds and the procedural references.

Guaranteed confidentiality

Restricted access to assigned equipment, secure channels and NDAs where required by the project.

Trayma’s team of sworn translators in Alicante
Over 20 years in Alicante

A translation that does justice to your judgement

An accurate certified translation of your court judgement facilitates its recognition and enforcement abroad, avoids further formalities and speeds up the process in any jurisdiction.

All languages

Sworn translators for every language

Select the language and tell us the country or organisation for which the document is intended. For court judgements, we adapt the procedural terminology to the legal system of the recipient country to ensure they are accepted by courts, registries and authorities.

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Trayma’s sworn translator at the Alicante office
How we work

From the file to registered post

A process featuring consistency checks and final verification of critical data, tailored to the actual requirements of the recipient organisation.

1

Issuing of the judgement

including any associated proceedings where applicable. Please let us know the languages, the recipient country or organisation, and the deadline.

Now
2

Budget and realistic timeframe

We confirm the price, the timeframe and whether the procedure requires an official signature and stamp, as well as the recommended delivery method.

Quick reply
3

Legal translation + proofreading

Translation of the judgement and the grounds for the decision, using precise procedural terminology, with an independent review to ensure accuracy.

By language
4

Registered post

Digital, on paper or both, depending on the requirements of the recipient country or organisation, to minimise the need for corrections.

Guaranteed
Confidentiality

Confidentiality of your court documents

A court judgement contains the personal data of the parties and sensitive information relating to legal proceedings. At Trayma, we treat this information confidentially throughout the entire process.

We restrict access to the assigned equipment, use secure channels for file sharing and maintain a record of changes when there are multiple versions. If your project requires it, we draw up a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and establish a workflow with version control.

  • Restricted accessOnly the designated team can access your judgement.
  • Secure channelsFile sharing tailored to the level of sensitivity.
  • Bespoke NDAA confidentiality agreement where the project requires one.
  • Version controlTraceability in the event of updates or additions.
Budget

What does the pricedepend on?

Every court judgement is different. The cost of a certified translation is calculated based on these factors, which is why we need to see the full judgement before we can give you a fixed price.

The languageThe language pair and the availability of sworn translators for that pair.
The length of the judgementThe number of pages, the background information and the associated proceedings.
Procedural complexityThe subject matter of the dispute, legal technicalities and references to legislation.
UrgencyIf the process has a deadline, we assess its feasibility and prioritise it.

For a fixed budget

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

  • The full judgement
  • Source and target languages
  • Country and recipient organisation
  • Deadline for the procedure
Request a quote
Official translators

Sworn translators authorised by the MAEC

Our certified translations of court judgements are signed by translators and interpreters who are officially accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which ensures their validity before courts, registries and authorities in various jurisdictions. You can check the accreditation status of any translator by language on the Ministry’s official list.

Official list from the Ministry (MAEC)
Related documentation

Other legal documents that often require a certified translation

A court judgement is often translated alongside other documents relating to the proceedings. The exact requirements depend on the country and the receiving body, which is why we confirm these requirements before producing the final version.

  • Divorce and separation judgements
  • Custody and family court rulings
  • Civil and commercial judgements
  • Criminal judgements
  • Administrative court judgements
  • Orders, decrees and rulings
  • Legal proceedings and service of process
  • Claims and court documents
Where we are

Your certified translation agency in Alicante

We are located in the centre of Alicante, next to the railway station. You can request a certified translation of court judgements from Alicante without having to come in person: simply send us the document as a PDF or scan, and we’ll process it online. If you need to visit us in person, we’ll arrange this on a case-by-case basis.

Avda. de la Estación 27, Entlo D
03003 Alicante
Just a few minutes’ walk from the train and tram station
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sworn translations of court judgements: frequently asked questions

Why do I need a certified translation of a court judgement?
This is because when a judgement handed down in one country needs to be recognised or enforced in another, the court or authority will only accept it if it is accompanied by an official translation. A certified translation ensures that the judgement and the legal grounds are accurately conveyed and are legally valid in the target language.
Is a certified translation sufficient for the exequatur or recognition of a foreign judgement?
Yes. The exequatur procedure (recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements) usually requires a certified translation of the judgement. We translate the entire judgement with the legal accuracy required by this procedure to ensure that the court accepts it.
What types of court rulings do you translate?
We translate divorce, custody and family law judgements, as well as civil, commercial, criminal and administrative court judgements, alongside court orders, decrees, proceedings and other rulings. In each case, we take care to use the procedural terminology specific to the subject matter.
What is the difference between a certified translation and a standard translation of a court judgement?
A certified translation is carried out by an authorised translator who certifies its accuracy with their signature and stamp, which gives it legal validity before the courts and authorities. A standard translation does not have this certification and is not usually accepted in legal proceedings.
How long does it take to produce a certified translation of a court judgement?
It depends on the language, length and procedural complexity of the decision. If you have a procedural deadline or a deadline, please let us know when requesting a quote: we work to meet it without compromising on quality, and we consider urgent processing where feasible.
What do I need to send to request a quote?
The full judgement in PDF format or as a legible scan (including any court endorsements, if applicable), the target language, and any specific formatting or certification requirements you have been given. Once we have this information, we will confirm the price, a realistic turnaround time and the delivery method.
Can I sort this out without having to go anywhere?
Yes. You can send the court judgement as a PDF or a scan and process it online, wherever you are. If you need to visit our office in Alicante in person, we’ll arrange this depending on your case.

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Certified translations of court judgements that are officially recognised in any jurisdiction. Please let us know the destination country or authority and your deadline: we’ll provide you with a quote, a realistic turnaround time and our recommended delivery method.

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