When handling international legal procedures in Panama, it is essential to have accurate, certified translations of vital records. Whether you’re applying for residency, planning to remarry, or undergoing a migration process, you may need to present foreign-issued marriage certificates or divorce decrees.
These documents must meet certain requirements to be valid in Panama:
They must be apostilled or legalized.
🔍 What Is an Apostille or Legalization?
Apostille: If the country where the document was issued is part of the Hague Convention, you must request an apostille from the competent authority in that country.
Legalization: If the country is not a member of the Hague Convention, the document must be legalized by the Panamanian Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
This process certifies the document’s authenticity, making it legally valid in Panama.
📝 Why Choose a Panamanian Certified Translator?
Once the document is apostilled or legalized, it must be translated into Spanish by a Panamanian certified public translator.
Only translations completed by an authorized translator in Panama are accepted by official institutions like Migration Services, the Vital Records Office, and Panamanian courts.
📍 Certified Translation Services in David, Chiriquí
From our office in David, we offer:
✅ Certified translations of foreign marriage certificates and divorce decrees
✅ Guidance on apostille and legalization requirements
✅ Fast, professional, and 100% confidential service
✅ The translation bears the signature and official stamp of a licensed translator in Panama
📞 Contact – Certified Translator in David, Chiriquí
Name: Edgardo Espinosa, Esq.
Lawyer & Legal Translator – English ⇄ Spanish
Location: David, Chiriquí, Republic of Panama
Email: info@certifiedtranslatorpanama.com
WhatsApp: +507 6290-3468
By appointment only – In-person and online services available