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We help foreigners in France get their documents translated (birth certificate, marriage certificate, university diploma, etc.) for administrative procedures in France (residence permit, marriage, citizenship, etc.)
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Administrative Procedures in France
Discover which documents are required for each official procedure in France.
Good to know
French administrations (prefecture, town hall, university) require translations certified by a sworn translator registered with a Court of Appeal.
Residence permit
Prefecture
Application or renewal of residence permit for foreign nationals.
Required documents
- Birth certificate
Full copy or extract with filiation
- Marriage certificate
If applicable
- Diplomas
For student or employee permits
Marriage / Civil Partnership
Town Hall
Civil union with a foreign national in France.
Required documents
- Birth certificate
Less than 6 months old
- Certificate of custom
Marriage laws of your country
- Divorce decree
If previously married
Naturalization
Prefecture
Acquisition of French nationality.
Required documents
- Birth certificate
Full copy
- Criminal record
From your country of origin
- Diplomas
Proof of integration
University enrollment
University
Enrollment in French higher education.
Required documents
- Diplomas
Baccalaureate, bachelor's, master's
- Transcripts
Previous studies
- Birth certificate
For the file
Driving license
ANTS
Exchange of foreign license for a French license.
Required documents
- Driving license
Original + certified translation
Family benefits
CAF
Application for family allowances.
Required documents
- Birth certificates
Of children
- Marriage certificate
Or civil partnership
- Divorce decree
If applicable
Commonly translated document types
Birth certificate
For residence and civil procedures
Marriage certificate
For family reunification
Diploma/Degree
For studies and employment
Divorce decree
From country of origin
Criminal record
From country of origin
Death certificate
For inheritance
Driving license
For exchange
Certificate of custom
From embassy for marriage legality
Certified translators in France
A certified translator in France is an official translator recognized by French courts. These professionals have passed rigorous language exams and are officially sworn in by a Court of Appeal.
To obtain their accreditation, certified translators must demonstrate exceptional language proficiency, pass judicial exams and undergo thorough background checks. Once approved, they take an oath before the Court of Appeal and receive official qualifications.
Here are the 10 cities in France with the most certified translators:
Source: Ministry of Justice Updated: —
| # | City | Translators |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aix en Provence | 302 |
| 2 | Montpellier | 257 |
| 3 | Paris | 182 |
| 4 | Versailles | 178 |
| 5 | Rennes | 175 |
| 6 | Toulouse | 175 |
| 7 | Lyon | 169 |
| 8 | Colmar | 152 |
| 9 | Dijon | 152 |
| 10 | Douai | 151 |