Affidavits, Apostille & Document Certification in Spain

Expats in Spain frequently need documents certified, apostilled, or legally verified for use in their home countries. At Bufete Padilla, we provide comprehensive document services.

Affidavits of Private International Law

Spanish notaries handling cross-border inheritance require affidavits confirming the content of foreign law. We prepare these for:
- UK probate: Confirming English law has no forced heirship
- Irish estates: Confirming Irish succession law principles
- German estates: Confirming Pflichtteil and Erbschein requirements

Apostille Services

The Hague Apostille Convention allows documents from one member country to be legally recognized in another. We handle apostilles for:
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Powers of attorney
- Court judgments
- Notarial documents
- Academic certificates

Document Certification for UK Nationals

We provide certified copies and verifications for:
- Passport renewal: Certifying identity documents from Spain
- UK pension claims: Confirming life certificates and residence
- DWP requirements: Attestation forms for benefits

Sworn Translation

All documents for use abroad may need sworn translation (traducción jurada) by an official translator appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

How We Help

Our office in Calpe handles document certification daily. We coordinate with the Apostille authority, sworn translators, and foreign consulates to ensure your documents are properly prepared.