hacer constar
verbCEFR B2
What does “hacer constar” mean in English?
to state for the record, to make it known formally
to state for the record, to make it known formally (hacer constar que + indicative — institutional/legal register)
Example sentences
Deseo hacer constar que no fui informada de los cambios en el contrato con suficiente antelación.
I wish to state on record that I was not informed of the changes to the contract with sufficient notice.
La secretaria hizo constar en el acta que tres miembros del consejo habían votado en contra de la propuesta.
The secretary recorded in the minutes that three board members had voted against the proposal.
Por medio de la presente, hacemos constar que el interesado reúne todos los requisitos establecidos por la normativa vigente.
By means of this document, we hereby certify that the applicant meets all requirements established by current regulations.
How to use it
Hacer constar means 'to state on record', 'to make it known officially', or 'to put it on record'. It is an institutional/legal register formula, characteristic of formal complaints, minutes, official communications, and administrative correspondence. Pattern: hacer constar que + indicative. The verb constar by itself means 'to be on record' or 'to appear in an official document' (Consta en actas que… — it is on record that…). Register note: hacer constar is stronger than señalar or mencionar — it implies formal notice-giving.
Common mistake
Register over-extension: hacer constar is institutional language — don't use it in personal conversations or neutral emails. Saying 'Hago constar que me debes diez euros' to a friend is comic. The natural neutral alternative is dejar claro que or señalar que. Also: hacer constar que always takes indicative — it is asserting a documented fact, not expressing doubt or volition.