Even though the country of Spain is a Hague country, they still have special requirements, especially for academic documents. Transcripts and diplomas must be translated by a Sworn Translator that has been approved by the Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Keep in mind that "Sworn Translations" and "Certified Translations" are not the same. Be sure that you obtain the correct type of translation when required by the receiving country.

Obtaining a California Apostille for vital statistic documents must adhere to a strict processing path. As of the date of this post, this type of document can not be obtained or legalized electronically, regardless of what you may have heard. The facts are printed in the main body of this post.