Conserva tu Nacionalidad Española en Miami | Miami Apostilla

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  • Article 24 of the Spanish Civil Code requires Spanish citizens who voluntarily acquire U.S. citizenship to expressly declare their intention to keep Spanish nationality, or they lose it automatically.
  • The Spanish Consulate General in Miami accepts the initial conservation submission by email at cog.miami.conv@maec.es, eliminating the need for an in-person visit to start the process.
  • The Naturalization Certificate must be apostilled under the Hague Convention and translated into Spanish by a certified translator before the Spanish Consulate in Miami will accept it.
  • Miami Apostilla offers apostille processing and certified Spanish translation of the Naturalization Certificate as combined services in one place.
  • The Spanish Consulate General in Miami holds jurisdiction over residents of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for the nationality conservation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Naturalization Certificate really need an apostille just to file at the Spanish Consulate in Miami?

The Spanish Consulate General in Miami expressly requires the Naturalization Certificate to be apostilled under the Hague Convention before they will process the conservation request. Since the Naturalization Certificate is a U.S. federal document, it needs that official authentication seal to be legally recognized abroad. On top of the apostille, the Consulate also requires an official Spanish translation by a certified translator. Miami Apostilla handles both the apostille and the certified translation as a combined service.

Can I start the Spanish nationality conservation process by email, or do I have to go to the Consulate in person first?

The initial submission is done entirely by email — you send all documents in PDF to cog.miami.conv@maec.es. The Consulate then reviews the documentation and contacts you to schedule an in-person appointment. The only step requiring a physical visit is signing the Acta de Conservación (Act of Conservation). This matters practically because it means you can get your documents apostilled and translated before ever setting foot in the Consulate.

What if I'm a Spanish citizen living in Georgia or South Carolina — which consulate handles my dual nationality conservation?

Residents of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina all fall under the jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate General in Miami. You don't need to contact a consulate in another state. One critical requirement regardless of which state you're in: you must be registered in the Registro de Matrícula Consular (Consular Register) of the Miami Consulate. Without that registration, the conservation process cannot be completed, so getting registered is the first step if you haven't done it yet.

What documents does the Spanish Consulate in Miami require to conserve Spanish nationality?

Three documents are required: a Certificado Literal de Nacimiento (literal birth certificate, not an extract) from the Civil Registry of your birth municipality in Spain; a valid Spanish passport — if expired, it must be renewed before starting; and your U.S. Naturalization Certificate, which must be apostilled under the Hague Convention and translated into Spanish by a certified translator. The apostille and translation are the pieces most people need outside help with, and Dagoberto Rodriguez at Miami Apostilla offers both as a combined service.

Last reviewed: septiembre 1, 2026

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Dagoberto Rodriguez
Fundador & Economista — Apostille Specialist · Miami Apostilla · 18 years experience

Dagoberto Rodriguez is the founder of Miami Apostilla, with 18+ years of experience in apostille services, certified translations, and notary public services in Florida. Serving clients throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Located near the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. Google rating: 5.0 stars with 199 reviews.

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