Official translation for France
A translation by a translator registered as an expert with a French Court of Appeal.
What it is calledSworn translation (traduction assermentée)
Who can sign it
A traducteur agréé (expert traducteur) on the list of experts of a Cour d’appel or of the Cour de cassation.
What it must contain
The translation bears the translator’s stamp, signature and a unique reference number, and states that it conforms to the original.
Who asks for it
Prefectures, France Titres (ANTS) for driving licences, civil registries (mairies), courts, universities and the nationality service.
Apostille and legalisation
France is a member of the Apostille Convention; several EU public documents are exempt from apostille under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191.
Order a translation for France
These guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.
Other countries
United States
A complete English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
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A translation confirmed in writing by the translator or translation company as true and accurate.
Read the guide →Spain
A translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read the guide →Germany
A translation by a translator sworn in before a German regional court.
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A translation sworn by the translator before an Italian court clerk, justice of the peace or notary.
Read the guide →Portugal
A translation certified before a Portuguese notary, lawyer or solicitor, or by a consulate.
Read the guide →Canada
A translation by a certified member of a provincial translators’ association, or one backed by an affidavit.
Read the guide →Australia
A translation by a translator credentialed by NAATI, the Australian accreditation authority.
Read the guide →Mexico
A Spanish translation by an expert translator authorised by a Mexican state or federal court.
Read the guide →Brazil
A Portuguese translation by a public translator registered with a Brazilian state board of trade.
Read the guide →United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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