Attest documents for use in France

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in France

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in France

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to French authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in France, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedFrenchtranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in France, including documents issued in:

France is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by French authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in France.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local French embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

European Union

Submission within the European Union
Certain documents do not require Apostilles for submission to authorities in France when they are issued in another European Union Member State (the receiving authority should accept the original or a certified copy).

When applying for certain public documents, a multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by an authority of the EU country where the public document is issued, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority to understand a public document which is in a language not accepted by France.
See: EU Multilingual standard formsExternal link (opens in new tab)

Documents not requiring Apostilles for use in France include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a citizen of the issuing country), certificates of nationality and residence:
See: Regulation (EU) 2016/1191External link (opens in new tab)

Other documents, including academic certificates, still require Apostille certification and certified translation to be valid in France.

Civil status certificates (multilingual extracts from the civil status registers)
Birth, marriage and death certificates should not require Apostille Stamps for submission in France when issued in accordance with the conventions of the International Commission on Civil and Civil Status by one of following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cape Verde, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

If you have documents issued in France:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in France for use abroad, including French birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of France, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in France. Translations not done in France may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by French authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in France, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in France

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

France Resources

French news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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France Visa and Immigration Resources
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French Tech visa program
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The French Tech Visa is a dedicated procedure for obtaining a Talent Passport residence permit for international startup founders, international talents recruited by hyper-growth companies and international investors setting up in France.
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Check if you need a visa or permit for Europe
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If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.
The official website for visa application to France
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Planning a holiday, business trip or any other project in France ? This website provides information on how to navigate each step of your visa application process.
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France - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to France.
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Travelling to France for work
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Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do (UK Citizens).
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Living in France
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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France Doing Business
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France - Country Commercial Guide
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Discusses key French economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.
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France Visa and Immigration News
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How to get French citizenship the 2024 requirements
Right arrowwww.connexionfrance.com
There are two pathways to apply for French nationality: declaration and naturalisation by decree
Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasons
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More than 506,000 visa applications were refused in 2023, according to provisional figures from Frances Interior Ministry.
Is this the end for the British second-homes visa plan in France
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France's Constitutional Council has rejected a plan to ease post-Brexit visa rules for British second-home owners, crushing the dreams of many. But is there any possibility that this plan, or a similar one, could be revived
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Are You Applying for a French Long-Term Visa
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When applying for a French long-stay visa, there are many details that can catch you out if youre unaware. These seven must-know tips will help you prepare in advance and avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Visas, residency cards: What changes in Frances new immigration law
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Non-EU citizens such as Americans or Britons coming to France to live or work in France will be affected by several changes in the new law passed by parliament.
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France, US to Facilitate Visas, Residency Permits for Investors
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An investor must put in at least 300,000 euros ($328,000), among other criteria, to be eligible for a so-called passeport talent.
Five-year visa plan for second-home owners in France advances
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Senator has submitted the proposal via an amendment to a forthcoming immigration bill. It would impact all non-EU nationalities.
France's 'entrepeneur visa' and how to apply for it
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You might think of entrepreneurs as large-scale investors or businessmen, but in fact if you want to work as a freelancer or contractor in France, or set up your own small business here, the 'entrepreneur' visa might be the one for you.
Why might France refuse your citizenship application
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Applying for French citizenship is a stressful and time-consuming process, but could you really be refused for your political views or if you're overheard complaining about France We sort the fact from the fiction.
Is there a minimum salary for a French work permit
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If you are looking to come work in France, you might be wondering whether you should seek out jobs of a certain salary to qualify for a work permit. Here is how the system functions in France and what to expect.
Does France have a 'golden visa'
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Some countries run 'golden visa' schemes, where you can get a visa in exchange for investing a significant amount of money in the country - while others even offer citizenship based on financial factors - so what's the situation in France
Is French citizenship often refused due to lack of cultural knowledge
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A French law professor says applicants should not be unduly worried about the cultural assessment part of the naturalisation process
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France Trade and Business News
Which documents require an official translator in France
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In some cases a certified translation of a document is required, which must be undertaken by a traducteur agréé
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What documents are needed by non-residents to marry in France
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Foreign nationals may be asked to provide more documents than French people such as a certificat de célibat
Geolocation: employees must be informed - Lexology
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France's highest court has intervened in a case involving an employee dismissed based on the geolocation information of his work vehicle.
Proof of life certificates may go online for UK pensioners in France
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Plan raises questions over how elderly will avoid payment stoppages if paper forms end
France and Tanzania: Partners in a Blue Economy agenda
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Not only this efforts will allow Tanzania to develop a sustain-able utilization of its marine, lake and littoral resources, but the country could become a leader on the Blue Economy strategy over the next few years.
Higher education cooperation between France and Tanzania is expanding
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Having been limited for a long time to linguistic aspects, higher education cooperation between France and Tanzania has expanded since 2019 to include others disciplines.
Establishing a Business Entity in France
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Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a foreign company (1) or through a French company (2). Both are considered to be forms of direct investment in France.
How France defines tax residency
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In his monthly feature for The Connexion readers, Robert Kent of Kentingtons shares his thoughts on the 90-day rule and becoming a French resident
France To Create Committee To Support French Companies In Russia
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France will set up a financing orientation committee to support French companies interested in the Russian market.
Unshackling France SA
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The best French firms have shaken off the attention of politiciansand thrived
70 French companies explore investment opportunities in Egypt
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Egypts Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed held an expanded video conference seminar with representatives from 70 French companies to discuss investment opportunities in the Egyptian economy during the post-pandemic era.
Zambia, France talk opportunities
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GOVERNMENT has called on French companies to tap into Zambias silver lining investment opportunities in economic sectors to produce more value-added products.

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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