I will be telling you about some new developments that affect both sworn translators and those who request a sworn translation. In most cases they bring positive things, such as the fact that sworn translations are now accepted in digital format (always check that the sworn translator's electronic signature is included) by almost all organizations/institutions. This is a great step forward for mankind 🙂 or at least for our sector!
1. Digitization of sworn certificates
Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEC) has extended the facilities for sworn translators to issue electronic translations with recognized digital signature.
This has streamlined procedures for documents such as:
- University degrees
- Criminal Record Certificates
- Powers of attorney
It is now more common to receive sworn translations in digitally signed PDF format, with full legal validity.
New European regulation on translation and interpretation services 📌 2.
The European Union has approved a new regulation on language services in cross-border legal proceedings, which directly affects sworn translators in contexts such as:
- Recognition of judicial decisions
- International Divorces
- Inheritance claims between EU countries
Particular emphasis is placed on continuing education and professional accreditation to ensure quality and impartiality in these contexts.
📌 3. Increased demand for less common languages.
Although sworn translations into English, French or German continue to be the most requested, in recent months demand has increased for languages such as:
- Romanian
- Arabic
- Russian
- Chinese
This phenomenon responds to the growth of immigration, the internationalization of companies and the processes of homologation of academic degrees.
👩⚖️ Are you a sworn translator?
If you work in this field, remember:
- Keep your recognized digital signature up to date
- Be up to date with the requirements of validity in electronic format.
- Consult the official MAEC registry for new legislation and updates.
🧾 Do you need a sworn translation?
Make sure you always go to a sworn translator officially appointed by the MAEC on the web Pages - Translators and Interpreters, and confirm if you need the document on paper with stamp and handwritten signature, or if it can be processed in digitally signed format.