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Legalization of a French document for a foreign authority

LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS, What is it?

The legalization of a French document intended for a foreign authority makes it possible to certify the following information: Authenticity of the signature Quality of the signatory of the act If necessary, identity of the seal or stamp affixed to this act A stamp is affixed to the document.

What documents can be legalised?

Civil status certificate

A civil status certificate is a birth, marriage or death certificate. The deed must be original and dated within the last 3 months. It must include the official seal, the original signature and the name and quality of the signatory. To be legalized, the deed must be written in French or be accompanied by a French translation. The translation must be done by a sworn translator.

Administrative act​

This is an act drawn up by a French administration. For example, a tax notice. The document must be an original or a certified copy of the original. The document must include the following information: Name, handwritten signature, and quality of the signatory Seal with Marianne from the administration Certification stamp in case of certified true copy To be legalized, the deed must be written in French or be accompanied by a French translation. The translation must be done by a sworn translator.

Judicial document

This is for example a judgment of divorce. The deed must be an original or a copy certified by the court that established this deed. To be legalized, the deed must be written in French or be accompanied by a French translation. The translation must be done by a sworn translator.

Notarial deed

The deed must be an original or a copy certified by the notarial office that established the deed. To be legalized, the deed must be written in French or be accompanied by a French translation. The translation must be done by a sworn translator.

Deed under private seal

A private deed is for example a sworn statement, an acknowledgment of debts, a contract, an invoice, a letter of recommendation, a certificate of accommodation... Signatures must be original. The surname, first name and quality of the signatory must be mentioned in full, next to the signature. The signature of the signatory of the act must be certified. The certification is made by a town hall or a notary in the presence of the signatory. If it is a commercial document, the certification is made by the chamber of commerce and industry in which the company is registered.

CNI, passport, family book

The identity card, passport or family book must be a certified true copy of the original. The document must include the following information: Certification stamp Name, handwritten signature, and quality of the person in charge who certifies the copy Seal with Marianne from the administration To be legalized, the deed must be written in French or be accompanied by a French translation. The translation must be done by a sworn translator.

Medical certificate​

The medical certificate must be endorsed by the National Council of the Order of Physicians.

Certificate of French nationality​

The certificate of French nationality must be an original or a duplicate established by the court concerned.

Criminal record extracts (bulletin n°3)​

The criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) must be an original, include the official seal and the public signature. The online request for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) allows you to obtain this format. TELESERVICE Online request for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
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French diploma

The document must be a certified true copy of the original. The document must include the following information: Certification stamp Name, handwritten signature, and quality of the person in charge who certifies the copy Seal with Marianne from the administration

Extract from KBIS

The extract from the criminal record (bulletin n°3) must be an original, include the official seal and the public signature. The online request for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) allows you to obtain this format. TELESERVICE Online request for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) Get an email address. Access the online service Ministry responsible for justice

Legalization of Translation

To be legalized, the translation must meet the following conditions: The translation must be carried out by a sworn translator The signature of the sworn translator must be authenticated at the town hall (free) or before a notary (paying) The translation must be submitted with the original document.

Procedures

We take care of all the procedures and administrative formalities for the authentication of your documents with the administrative institutions in France.
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Authentication & legalization of French diplomas intended for a foreign authority.

Your Diploma must be a certified true copy of the original.

The document should include the following:

  • Certification stamp

  • Name, handwritten signature, and quality of the person in charge who certifies the copy

  • Seal with Marianne from the administration

And then by the Consulate.