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Town Hall Wedding with a Non-French-Speaking Spouse: The Role of the Interpreter

By Saydy KARBAJ · published on

Meeting room equipped with microphones and interpreting headsets

Key facts

During a civil wedding, each spouse must understand the ceremony and express their consent. If one of them does not speak French, an interpreter conveys the exchanges. I assist during civil ceremonies at the town hall in French, English, and Arabic.

Why Have an Interpreter at the Wedding?

A civil wedding is founded upon the consent of the spouses. If one of them does not understand French, the town hall may require the presence of an interpreter so that the reading and the exchanges are understood. Check with your town hall regarding its requirements.

What Steps Need to Be Taken in Advance?

Prior to the wedding, foreign civil status documents may need to be translated, such as the birth certificate. I translate these documents and can also assist during interviews at the town hall, prefecture, or consulate.

How to Prepare for the Ceremony?

Please provide me with the date, time, address of the town hall, and any information provided by the registrar. These details allow me to prepare for the assignment under optimal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you assist with naturalisation interviews?

Yes, I assist during naturalisation interviews as well as appointments at the prefecture, consulate, or with social security bodies.

In which languages?

In French, English, and Arabic.

A document to translate or an appointment to prepare?

Send me your document or describe your needs: I will reply with a quote detailing the price and turnaround time.