Where to certify documents?

By Juan Madridejos Velasco and Luis Alberto Álvarez Moreno, Notaries of Barcelona and partners of the Notary in Barcelona J&LA Notarios.

If you are wondering where to certify documents because for some legal reason you need it to be stated that it is a copy of an original document, you can do so in different ways. As Notaries in Barcelona specialising in this procedure within our Testimonies and certifications in Barcelona services, we wish to offer you more information.

How to certify a document?

We will resolve this doubt in two parts.

Where are documents certified?

To the question about where to certify official documents, the answer is that the most common places are:

  • Registry offices
  • Universities and Educational Centres: when it comes to documents such as academic degrees they have issued
  • Consulates abroad for when you are outside the country
  • Notaries for the certification of the authenticity and certification of the documents

Documents required to process it

  • Copy of the original document to be certified
  • Original document
  • ID card of the individual who needs to carry out the procedure

Notarial certification of documents

The notarial certification of documents is an ideal solution for those who are unsure about where to certify documents, as Notaries provide this procedure with an extra guarantee of legality and authenticity in the documents. As legal professionals, Notaries are ideal for certifying documents.

Book an appointment to certify documents in Barcelona at the appropriate place. We will verify the authenticity of the submitted document and it will be marked with a stamp confirming it has been certified: from that moment it will be considered an authentic copy, which will be given to you for your use.

The certification of documents before a Notary: which documents are certified?

It is common to certify documents before a Notary that include registry certificates, university degrees, academic certificates, official documents such as the DNI or passport, or original notarial deeds. If you need a Notary where to certify documents in Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact us.

You can learn more about this type of documents in this article:

Other related questions in Notary Document Auction

The following are subject to certification: academic qualifications, especially university degrees, university entrance exam results, birth, marriage or other legal certificates. Additionally, photocopies such as those of the DNI can also be certified.


The certified document does not expire nor is there an end to its validity while the original document remains in force.


Verification of documentation is important to prevent forgery and fraud.


In a notarial comparison, the price of the procedure includes the corresponding fees, which are regulated in the Notarial Tariff.


It is a simple and inexpensive procedure. Just make an appointment to certify documents in Barcelona and we will assist you with your procedure quickly.


JLA Notaries, Notary for certifying documents in Barcelona

The Notary in certifying documents is a legal figure who will guarantee the authenticity of your documents. If you are looking for where to certify documents in Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact us. You can do so via our email bcn@jlanotarios.com, by calling us at 93 159 17 62 or through the contact form on our website. We will assist you with whatever you need.

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