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Re: Need for escrow (by Kari K.):

Summary: The performance of the functions of a notary public abroad for documents intended for use in the United States is governed generally by multilateral and bilateral treaties, Federal law and regulation and by the laws of the foreign country. Notarizing a document outside the United States may be a violation of the laws of the foreign country, unless the notarizing officer is specifically authorized by local (foreign) law or applicable international treaty.

Recognition of Notarial Acts Performed Abroad in the United States: The laws of states in the United States also make specific provision for the recognition of documents executed outside the United States. Most states have enacted legislation similar to the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgements Act, the Uniform Acknowledgments Act and the Uniform Law on Notarials which recognize the admissibility of documents executed outside the United States before an ambassador, minister, consul general, consul, vice consul or consular agent of the United States.

I'm not sure if Spain is part of the treaty but there is a list somewhere on the web that shows what countries of part of this treaty. Sorry, I'd find that list for you now but I'm in a rush out the door.