Where to go in Paris
Use the official sites below to check the responsible service, application method and appointment requirements. Not every procedure is handled by the prefecture. Contact the association to discuss available support.
Key points in 30 seconds
- Identify documents.
- Apostille if needed.
- Find an expert.
The procedure at a glance
What drives the price
Per page or per document, urgency, language, postage. Ask for a written quote.
Advice from the association
Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.
Finding a translator
Use the court of appeal and Cour de cassation lists for your language pair.
Common mistake
Non-sworn translator.
Apostille
Usually apostille the original first, then translate everything.
Common mistake
Translating before apostille.
Saving money
Compare quotes and check a translation is actually required.
Common mistake
Wrong transliteration.
Common mistake
Ignoring validity period.
Step by step
- 1Identify documents.
- 2Apostille if needed.
- 3Find an expert.
- 4Get quotes.
- 5Check stamp and signature.
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FAQ
Price of a birth certificate translation?
Prices vary; get several quotes.
Is a translation made abroad valid?
Often not; check with the body.
Order online?
Yes, many experts work from scans.
How long?
A few days to two weeks.
What does a sworn translation look like?
Each page carries the seal of the translator registered with the cour d'appel; at the end there is “certifiée conforme à l'original”, a number, the date and the signature.
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