Description
Sworn translation of certificate of no impediment to marriage
A sworn translation of the certificate of no impediment to marriage is a common requirement when a person intends to get married abroad or when a marriage celebrated outside Spain must comply with formal requirements before Spanish authorities.
At iDISC, we provide this service through sworn translators-interpreters appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEC), ensuring that the translation has full legal validity before civil registries, consulates, embassies and courts.
What is a certificate of no impediment to marriage?
A certificate of no impediment is a document issued by the Spanish Civil Registry confirming that a person meets all the legal requirements to enter into marriage.
It is an essential document when the marriage is to be celebrated before a foreign authority, at a Spanish consulate abroad, or in countries whose legislation requires prior verification of the civil status and legal capacity of the parties.
This certificate may include information such as the applicant’s personal data, current civil status (single, divorced, widowed), confirmation that no legal impediments to marriage exist, the date of issue and the issuing Civil Registry Office.
What is a sworn translation of a certificate of no impediment to marriage?
It is a translation carried out by an official sworn translator, who certifies the accuracy and completeness of the content by providing their signature and official seal. This certification is essential for the translation to have official legal validity before embassies, consulates, financial institutions, immigration authorities and other national or international bodies.
When do you need a certified translation of your certificate of no impediment?
A sworn translation of this document is required in most of the following situations:
- Marriage abroad: if you are getting married outside Spain, local authorities usually require a sworn translation of the certificate into their official language.
- Civil marriage at foreign embassies or consulates: the authorities of the country where the marriage is celebrated may require this officially translated certificate to initiate the marriage proceedings.
- Registration of a marriage celebrated outside Spain: in order to register a foreign marriage in the Spanish Civil Registry, it may be necessary to provide the certificate of no impediment translated into the language of the country where the marriage was celebrated or where the validation is being processed.
- Procedures related to civil status: such as nationality processes, spousal visas, family reunification or judicial proceedings that require proof of legal capacity to marry.
Apostille and legalization
Depending on the country where you will submit this certificate, one of the following may be required:
- A Hague Apostille, if the country is a party to the Hague Convention.
- Consular legalization, if the country is not a party to the Convention.
The apostille is always affixed to the original document, never to the translation. If your procedure requires certificate of no impediment to be apostilled, you must request it from the competent authority. We can take care of the sworn translation of the certificate of no impediment to marriage and, if necessary, also provide the translation of the apostille itself.
Our commitment
At iDISC, we guarantee high-quality certified translations, backed by professional sworn translators with experience in legal and official documentation. We ensure that your tax status confirmation is translated with precision, clarity, and the highest standards of formality, so you can successfully complete any legal or administrative procedure, whether in Spain or abroad.
