By Saydy KARBAJ · published on
Key facts
To submit a foreign birth certificate to a French administrative authority, a translation into French by a sworn translator is generally required. Send a legible copy of the certificate, specify the procedure involved and your requested deadline: you will receive a quote with the price and turnaround time.
Why Have Your Birth Certificate Translated?
A birth certificate is required for numerous procedures: marriage, naturalisation, residence permits, civil status registration, or inheritance. When issued abroad in another language, French authorities most often require a translation into French carried out by a sworn translator.
Full Copy or Extract: What Needs to Be Translated?
I translate both full copies and extracts of birth, marriage, and death certificates. The type of document required depends on your specific procedure: check with the receiving authority whether they require a full copy or an extract, and whether they specify a recent date of issue.
How Does the Translation Process Work?
You send me your document via WhatsApp or email, stating the source language, the target language, the destination country, and the date by which you need the translation. I send you a quote specifying the rate and turnaround time. Once you confirm and submit payment, I produce the certified, signed, and stamped translation, and then deliver it to you by post or in electronic format.
Does the Certificate Need to Be Legalised?
Depending on the country that issued the certificate, legalisation or an apostille may be required. These rules vary from country to country: consult the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to check the requirements that apply to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send a photo of my certificate?
Yes, for the quote, a legible photo or scan of the complete document is sufficient. I will then let you know if the original is required.
Do you translate certificates written in Arabic?
Yes, I translate from Arabic and English into French, and vice versa.
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