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Apostille for Spain
Spain accepts documents authenticated with an apostille under the Hague Convention. Most U.S. records used in Spain need a certified copy first, then an apostille from the state that issued the document — or from the U.S. Department of State for federal records.
Hague Member?
Yes — apostille accepted
Requires Apostille?
Yes
Embassy Legalization?
Not required
Typical documents used in Spain
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- FBI background check
- Power of attorney
- Diploma or transcript
Requirements at a glance
- Certified copies of vital records from the issuing state
- Notarized documents apostilled by the state where the notary is commissioned
- Certified translation into Spanish is often requested by Spanish authorities
- FBI background checks apostilled by the U.S. Department of State
Estimated processing
1–3 weeks depending on issuing state
Working language for translation: Spanish
Notes from experience
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