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Spanish notary phrases
What to say at a notary appointment
State why you are there and confirm the appointment.
Ask which identification and original documents to bring.
Take time to read and ask for an explanation before signing.
Confirm copies, fees, collection and the next step.
Useful notary vocabulary
notario or notaria means notary; local titles and roles vary.
copia simple and copia autorizada are terms used in Spain; the names and effects of copies differ across countries.
escritura is a deed or formal instrument in some contexts; ask the notary which document applies to your case.
These phrases help with communication; they do not explain your legal rights or obligations.
24 phrases for a notary visit
A Spanish phrase, its translation and a short note for each stage.
| Spanish phrase | Translation | Practice note |
|---|---|---|
| Tengo una cita con el notario. | I have an appointment with the notary. | State that you have a scheduled visit; confirm the time if needed. |
| Vengo para firmar un documento. | I am here to sign a document. | Name the service or document in general terms before sharing details. |
| Quisiera hacer una consulta antes de la firma. | I would like to ask a question before signing. | Name the service or document in general terms before sharing details. |
| ¿Qué documentos tengo que traer? | Which documents do I need to bring? | Ask the notary which identification and originals your case requires. |
| Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. | Here is my passport. | Ask the notary which identification and originals your case requires. |
| ¿Necesita también una copia? | Do you also need a copy? | Ask the notary which identification and originals your case requires. |
| ¿Tengo que presentar el documento original? | Do I need to present the original document? | Ask the notary which identification and originals your case requires. |
| ¿Puedo leer el documento con calma? | May I read the document carefully? | Pause to read the wording; ask for clarification before signing. |
| ¿Puede explicarme esta parte? | Could you explain this part to me? | Pause to read the wording; ask for clarification before signing. |
| No entiendo esta palabra. | I do not understand this word. | Pause to read the wording; ask for clarification before signing. |
| ¿Podemos corregir este dato? | Can we correct this detail? | Pause to read the wording; ask for clarification before signing. |
| Necesito un intérprete, por favor. | I need an interpreter, please. | Request interpretation or repetition whenever you need it. |
| ¿Puede hablar más despacio? | Could you speak more slowly? | Request interpretation or repetition whenever you need it. |
| ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor? | Could you repeat that, please? | Request interpretation or repetition whenever you need it. |
| ¿Puedo pedir una copia del documento? | Can I request a copy of the document? | Ask which copy type is available and how it will be delivered. |
| ¿La copia puede ser electrónica? | Can the copy be electronic? | Ask which copy type is available and how it will be delivered. |
| ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre copia simple y copia autorizada? | What is the difference between a simple copy and an authorised copy? | Ask which copy type is available and how it will be delivered. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta este servicio? | How much does this service cost? | Confirm the fee and accepted payment method before proceeding. |
| ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? | Can I pay by card? | Confirm the fee and accepted payment method before proceeding. |
| ¿Me puede dar un recibo? | Could you give me a receipt? | Confirm the fee and accepted payment method before proceeding. |
| ¿Dónde tengo que firmar? | Where do I need to sign? | Sign only after you have read and understood the document. |
| Quiero confirmar que he entendido todo antes de firmar. | I want to confirm that I have understood everything before signing. | Sign only after you have read and understood the document. |
| ¿Cuándo puedo recoger la copia? | When can I collect the copy? | Confirm when and how to collect the copy and what follows. |
| ¿Cuál es el siguiente paso? | What is the next step? | Confirm when and how to collect the copy and what follows. |
Practise each step of the visit
Break the visit into clear stages and practise the phrases in order.
Arrange the appointment
Check the time and say why you are there.
Tengo una cita con el notario.
Explain the purpose
Name the document or service in general terms.
Vengo para firmar un documento. · Quisiera hacer una consulta antes de la firma.
Prepare identification
Ask which originals or copies to bring.
¿Qué documentos tengo que traer? · Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. · ¿Necesita también una copia? · ¿Tengo que presentar el documento original?
Read and clarify
Take time to read and clarify.
¿Puedo leer el documento con calma? · ¿Puede explicarme esta parte? · No entiendo esta palabra. · ¿Podemos corregir este dato?
Ask for language help
Request an interpreter or a slower explanation.
Necesito un intérprete, por favor. · ¿Puede hablar más despacio? · ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?
Confirm copies
Ask which kind of copy is available.
¿Puedo pedir una copia del documento? · ¿La copia puede ser electrónica? · ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre copia simple y copia autorizada?
Check costs
Confirm the price and payment method.
¿Cuánto cuesta este servicio? · ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? · ¿Me puede dar un recibo?
Confirm before signing
Make sure you understand before signing.
¿Dónde tengo que firmar? · Quiero confirmar que he entendido todo antes de firmar.
Complete the visit
Ask when to collect the copy and what happens next.
¿Cuándo puedo recoger la copia? · ¿Cuál es el siguiente paso?
Two short notary-office dialogues
Visitor: Buenos días. Tengo una cita con el notario. Clerk: Buenos días. ¿Para qué trámite viene? Visitor: Vengo para firmar un documento.
Visitor: ¿Puedo leer el documento con calma? Notary: Sí, por supuesto. Visitor: ¿Puede explicarme esta parte?
Continue with related Spanish for official appointments and documents.
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A five-minute Spanish practice routine
- Say why you are visiting and practise the appointment time.
- Review the phrases for identification and original documents.
- Repeat the requests for an interpreter, repetition and clarification.
- Practise asking about copies, cost, payment and receipt.
- Finish by confirming when to collect the copy and what happens next.
Spanish notarial terminology references
Terminology notes are limited to general language usage; official requirements depend on the country and transaction.
- Consejo General del Notariado: Qué hace
- RAE: escritura pública
- Colegio Notarial del País Vasco: cuestiones sobre copias
Frequently asked questions
How do I say “I have an appointment with the notary” in Spanish?
Say Tengo una cita con el notario.
How do I ask which documents to bring?
Ask ¿Qué documentos tengo que traer?
How can I ask for an interpreter?
Say Necesito un intérprete, por favor.
Can this guide tell me what document I need to sign?
No. It teaches fixed Spanish phrases. Ask the notary or a qualified professional about your specific documents and legal requirements.
Are notarial terms the same in every Spanish-speaking country?
No. Names, procedures and the effects of documents vary by country. Confirm local terminology and requirements with the notary.
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**Spanish for a notary appointment**
Tengo una cita con el notario. - I have an appointment with the notary.
Vengo para firmar un documento. - I am here to sign a document.
Quisiera hacer una consulta antes de la firma. - I would like to ask a question before signing.
¿Qué documentos tengo que traer? - Which documents do I need to bring?
Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. - Here is my passport.
¿Necesita también una copia? - Do you also need a copy?
¿Tengo que presentar el documento original? - Do I need to present the original document?
¿Puedo leer el documento con calma? - May I read the document carefully?
¿Puede explicarme esta parte? - Could you explain this part to me?
No entiendo esta palabra. - I do not understand this word.
¿Podemos corregir este dato? - Can we correct this detail?
Necesito un intérprete, por favor. - I need an interpreter, please.
¿Puede hablar más despacio? - Could you speak more slowly?
¿Puede repetirlo, por favor? - Could you repeat that, please?
¿Puedo pedir una copia del documento? - Can I request a copy of the document?
¿La copia puede ser electrónica? - Can the copy be electronic?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre copia simple y copia autorizada? - What is the difference between a simple copy and an authorised copy?
¿Cuánto cuesta este servicio? - How much does this service cost?
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? - Can I pay by card?
¿Me puede dar un recibo? - Could you give me a receipt?
¿Dónde tengo que firmar? - Where do I need to sign?
Quiero confirmar que he entendido todo antes de firmar. - I want to confirm that I have understood everything before signing.
¿Cuándo puedo recoger la copia? - When can I collect the copy?
¿Cuál es el siguiente paso? - What is the next step?
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