Spanish-Speaking Notary — notary services in Spanish
Notary services in Spanish — signature verification, translation, declarations and documents for Spanish-speaking countries.
Quick answer
Spanish-speaking notary services include signature verification on Spanish documents, certified translation to Spanish, declarations and notarial certificates in Spanish. The service is intended for documents destined for Spanish-speaking countries — Spain, Latin American countries and more. Every notarial act requires appearing before the notary.
What does this service do?
Spanish-speaking notary services are often required when Israeli documents are intended for use in Spanish-speaking countries — Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and more. The service includes: signature verification on Spanish documents, certified translation from Hebrew to Spanish and vice versa, declarations and affidavits in Spanish, certified true copies, and additional notarial certificates. The notary speaks Spanish and can conduct the meeting in Spanish. Every notarial act requires identification, appearance and signature before the notary.
Who is it for?
People and businesses needing notarial documents in Spanish — including for Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and other Latin American countries.
When is it needed?
When the document is destined for a Spanish-speaking country, or when the receiving party requires a notarial document in Spanish.
What does the notary check?
The notary performs all required checks: identifying the signatory, capacity, understanding of the document, and free will. For Spanish documents, the notary verifies that the signatory understands the document's content.
Required documents
- Valid original ID
- The original document (in Spanish or Hebrew)
- A translation (if required)
- The number of copies required
How does the process work?
Sending the document in advance for review.
Scheduling an appointment with the notary.
Arriving with an ID and the original document.
The notary identifies, verifies understanding and free will.
The signatory signs before the notary, and the notary issues the certificate in Spanish.
If needed — an apostille.
How much does it cost?
The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. For a price estimate, send the document for review.
Full fee scheduleLegal notes
The act is performed under the Notaries Law, 1976, and the Notaries Regulations. The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. The signatory must appear before the notary.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Documents may be sent in advance for review. In suitable cases an electronic notarial certificate may be issued — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
Common mistakes
A Spanish document not properly translated — may be rejected by the receiving party.
Not checking whether an apostille is required in addition to the notarial certificate.
Signing the document before arriving at the notary.
Frequently asked questions
Does the notary speak Spanish?
Yes, the notary speaks Spanish and can conduct the meeting in Spanish and issue certificates in Spanish.
Is an apostille needed on a document for Spain?
Spain is a Hague Convention member, so if international verification is required, an apostille may be issued.
Adv. & Notary Zion Bahalul
Israeli Certified Notary
An attorney and notary providing professional notarial services in Hebrew, English and Spanish. Specializing in notarial certifications, powers of attorney, translations, apostille and international documents.
The information on this site is general and does not constitute individual legal advice, nor does it replace a professional review. Every notarial act is performed subject to the Notaries Law, 1976, the Notaries Regulations, 1977, and the identification, appearance and signature requirements applicable to each act.