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Translation

Certified translation: your documents recognized by the French administration

Many procedures (residence permit, naturalization, university enrolment) require a certified translation — carried out by a translator approved by a French Court of Appeal. We identify which documents need it and coordinate their translation as quickly as possible.

⏱ Estimated timeline : A few days in general, depending on document length and language
Who is this for?
Anyone who needs to provide a French administration, university, or employer with a document written in a foreign language.

Our method

How we support you

I

Reviewing the documents to translate

We check which documents genuinely require a certified translation.

II

Matching you with a certified translator

Selecting an approved translator based on the language and document type.

III

Tracking the translation

We monitor the turnaround time and the accuracy of the translation.

IV

Delivery of the certified translation

You receive an officially recognized document, accepted by French administrations.

To prepare

Documents generally required

  • Original document or certified true copy
  • Proof of identity
Estimated timeline : A few days in general, depending on document length and language

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A certified (sworn) translation is carried out by a translator approved by a Court of Appeal and carries their official stamp — only this type is legally recognized by French administrations.
It depends on the destination country; some also require an apostille or legalization. We advise you case by case.
We work with a network of certified translators covering most common languages. Contact us to check availability for yours.
The price depends on the document and language. We provide an accurate quote after reviewing your documents.

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