Birth certificate (apostille + sworn translation)

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Certificado de nacimiento con apostilla y traducción jurada

Who needs it

Anyone needing to prove origin, identity, or family relationship in Spanish procedures.

When needed

For family reunification, school enrollment, and some banking procedures.

Where to get it

Civil-registry office in the country of birth (in Serbia: the matična služba), apostille at the Ministry of Justice, sworn translation by an authorized translator.

Timeline

Serbian side 1–2 weeks. Apostille 1–3 days. Translation 3–7 days.

Faster with Key4Spain

Cita previa

Depends on the issuing institution.

What to bring

•Certificate request
•ID or passport
•Money for the fee and apostille

Common mistakes

⚠Outdated certificate; some institutions require a recent one.
⚠Translation without the sworn translator seal.

What to say at the counter

I need to submit a birth certificate with an apostille and sworn translation into Spanish. (Necesito presentar el certificado de nacimiento con apostilla y traducción jurada al español.)

Official source

Key4Spain service

Handling this via Key4Spain ensures 0% margin for error.