Certified Translation Services in France (Sworn & Official)
48–72h standard | Express available | Secure ordering | Accepted by préfectures, mairies, courts & universities in France
In France, certified (sworn) translations are produced by judicial experts listed with the Courts of Appeal. Sources: Service-Public & Cour de cassation.
24 Hour translation service available
48-72 Hours standard service
Share Documents
Easily upload your scanned or digital documents through our secure platform, without needing to send originals unless required.
Get Quote & Approval
Our team reviews your documents and provides a clear quote with timeline, and once approved, a qualified linguist begins the translation.
Receive Translation
You’ll receive your certified translation by email as a digital copy, with tracked postage of hard copies arranged if needed.
How to get a Certified Translation in France
Apostilles for French sworn translations are issued by the Court of Appeal (Cour d’appel) covering the public officer who legalised the translator’s signature—most often the notary. Submit the notarised translation to that court; the apostille is attached to the notary’s signature, not the translation.
Why choose Locate Translate for France-accepted translations?
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France-accepted output: We assign traducteurs assermentés (sworn translators) where required, so your translation holds legal value with French authorities. Service Public
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Quality you can prove: Dual QA + translator’s stamp/signature as needed; optional notarisation/apostille guidance for use outside France. Cour de Cassation
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Speed & clarity: Upfront timelines, clear quotes, digital delivery first; tracked post available for hard copies.
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Data security: GDPR-compliant workflows & encrypted upload.
What we translate (typical France use-cases)
In France, sworn translations must be done by translators listed with a Cour d’appel (judicial experts). You can verify the concept here: Service-Public & Cour de cassation.
Turnaround & pricing
Standard
48–72 hours for most 1–3 page civil docs; complex sets quoted individually.
Express
Same-day/24h where feasible.
Pricing
From £25 per page for civil documents; bundles for multi-document sets
Acceptance in France (and when you need more)
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Inside France: A translation produced by a sworn translator (expert judiciaire) is typically accepted by préfectures, mairies, universities, and courts.
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Outside France: If you will use the translation abroad, you may be asked for legalisation or apostille of the translator’s signature—ask us for guidance. Official FR pages outline that translator signatures can require consular formalities when submitted abroad.
Document-ready checklist
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Clear, complete scans (all sides/pages)
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Spelling confirmation for names as they appear in passports/IDs
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Any reference numbers: file/URN/Étudiant/Case #
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Target country/authority & deadline
City coverage (local “near me”)
We support sworn/certified translations nationwide, including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier, Strasbourg. (Add internal links to city pages as you publish them.)
Trusted & Accepted by UK Authorities
Our certified translations are recognised by leading UK government departments, regulators, and professional bodies. Whether for immigration, legal, business, or academic purposes, Locate Translate ensures your documents are accepted first time.
Certified Translation Samples
Preview examples of certified translations showing the format and style accepted by official authorities.
Birth Certificate Certified Translation
French Marriage Certificate Sworn Translation
French Birth Certificate Sworn Translation
Polish Marriage Certificate Sworn Translation
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HaitiFrequently Asked Questions
What is a sworn (certified) translation in France?
How do I know if I need a sworn translation?
If a French authority (e.g., préfecture/university/court) requests traduction assermentée or traduction certifiée, you need a sworn translator. When in doubt, ask us—we’ll confirm requirements and provide the right format with supporting pages.
Are sworn translations valid across all of France?
Yes—sworn translators appointed by any Cour d’appel are recognised nationwide.
Do I need an apostille or legalisation?
For use in France, usually no. For use abroad, an authority may require the translator’s signature to be legalised/apostilled; we’ll advise per destination.
Can I order online and get a PDF?
Yes. We deliver secure PDFs first; hard copies by tracked post where required.
How long does it take?
Most civil documents (1–3 pages) are done within 48–72 hours; urgent options available.
How much does it cost?
We quote per document type/length. Market ranges visible online vary widely; we provide a precise, all-inclusive quote once we review your files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is French Spoken?
French is the official language a number of countries such as Belgium, Benin, Burkina, Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central, African, Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte, d’Ivoire, Democratic, Republic, of, the, Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial, Guinea, France, Guinea, Haiti, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Monaco, Niger, Republic, of, the, Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Switzerland, Togo, and Vanuatu. There are also some other countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco where French is the official second language.
Is Localised French Translation Necessary?
Localisation is very important due to the number of countries that speak French. Our French localisation service means that the French language translations will be adapted for their specific French audience.
How Can I Translate a French PDF to English?
At Locate Translate we have a clear and straight forward pricing for French PDF document translations. We price all translations based on the number of words, after inspecting your pdf we can give a fixed price for the translation service.
We are also able to offer a certified translation if required, which is where the translated document would receive a certification stamp from our company.
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