Certified single-status certificate translation in Panama

To marry in Panama as a foreigner, a single-status certificate issued in English must be translated into Spanish by a Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE, who signs and seals it under Executive Decree 975 of 2017. Sometimes called a certificate of no impediment, it proves you are free to marry. The translation costs from $20 per 250-word page and arrives in up to 3 business days, ready for the Civil Registry.

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From $20–25
Delivery up to 3 business days (documents up to 10 pages)
Legal basis: Executive Decree 975 of 2017

What do you need your single-status certificate translated for?

How much does it cost?

Translating a single-status certificate costs $20 for the first 250-word page, plus $0.08 per additional word, with no rounding up to full pages. Panama's 7% ITBMS tax is added on top. It is usually a short, one-page document, so it normally comes to $21.40 with tax. German ↔ Spanish costs $25 per page plus $0.10 per additional word.

How long does it take?

Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days. Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%), and Same-day (+100%) applies only when you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available. These timelines apply to documents of up to 10 pages (2,500 words); for longer documents we prepare a special volume price and confirm the timeline on WhatsApp. You see the exact timeline in your quote before paying.

How does it work?

  1. 1Upload your document in the online quote or send it on WhatsApp.
  2. 2Get your exact quote in under 60 seconds; if your document is longer than 10 pages, we prepare a special volume price.
  3. 3Pay with Yappy from your app; confirmation is instant.
  4. 4A Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE translates, signs and seals your document.
  5. 5Receive the signed and sealed PDF by WhatsApp or email at no cost, plus the printed original at your door: free in Panama City when your order adds up to 6 pages or more (one page = 250 words); $3 for 1 to 5 pages.

Do you need an apostille before or after the translation?

Apostille your single-status certificate first in the country that issued it, then translate it in Panama, so the apostille is included in the translation and the Civil Registry accepts it. If your country is not in the Hague Convention, it is legalized through consular channels instead. That step is done with the issuing authority or your attorney, never by Lingo. After that, the translation takes up to 3 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Which single-status document does Panama require to get married?
Panama's Civil Registry asks for a certificate or record of single status issued by an authority in your country, apostilled and translated into Spanish by a TPA registered with MIRE. Its validity is usually short, often 3 to 6 months, so plan the translation close to your wedding date. Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days.
How much does it cost, and can I get it faster?
It costs $20 per 250-word page plus 7% ITBMS; since the certificate is short, it usually comes to $21.40 with tax. Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days. If your Civil Registry appointment is close, Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%), which brings a one-page certificate to $32.10 with tax.
Does the translation expire?
The translation itself does not expire, but the original certificate usually has a limited validity, depending on your country and on what the Civil Registry requires. Translate it once it is apostilled and still current. If the original expires, you need a new certificate and a new translation, from $20, so the timing matters.
My document is called a certificate of no impediment. Is that the same thing?
Names vary by country: certificate of no impediment, single-status certificate or certificate of civil status. They all show that you are free to marry, but whether a given version is accepted is decided by the Civil Registry, so confirm before you apostille it. We translate whatever version you bring in full, signed under Executive Decree 975 of 2017.
Can I translate my single-status and birth certificates together?
Yes. Send both in one WhatsApp conversation, and each one gets its own signed and sealed translation. Two one-page certificates come to $42.80 together, tax included. The signed PDFs are free by WhatsApp or email, and printed delivery in Panama City costs $3 for 1 to 5 pages.

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