Hague Apostille from Spain

How the Hague Apostille from Spain works

The Hague Apostille (Apostilla de La Haya) is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the signature, seal and capacity of the public official who signed a document in Spain, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with Ministry of Justice (Ministerio de Justicia) and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.

We handle every document type commonly issued in Spain — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, Spanish or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. In Spain, the Apostille is primarily processed by the Ministry of Justice or territorial management offices. It legalizes public documents issued by Spanish authorities for use abroad in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961. The process ensures that the document's origin is verified, making it acceptable across international borders without further diplomatic legalization. It's crucial for the document to be properly issued by a competent Spanish authority before seeking an Apostille.

Cities we serve in Spain

Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in Spain — from the capital Madrid and major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.

Documents commonly apostilled from Spain

Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from Spain, including Poder Notarial, Certificado de Nacimiento, Certificado de Matrimonio, Certificado de Defunción, Título Académico, Resolución Corporativa. Whether you need civil records, corporate documents, academic certificates, police clearance, court rulings or notarized affidavits, our team walks you through the pre-certifications required by Ministry of Justice and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in Spanish or any other language.

Competent authority for apostilles in Spain

In Spain, the Hague Apostille is issued by Ministry of Justice (Ministerio de Justicia). Notary7 files your document directly with the competent authority and returns the apostilled original — accepted by ministries, courts, banks, registries and embassies across every Hague Convention member state. When your destination country is not a Hague member, we switch the file to full embassy legalization automatically and keep everything in one order.