Family reunification in France: which documents to have translated, and how
For family reunification in France, every civil-status record in a foreign language must be translated into French. The list of records to translate, the translator the OFII requires, the apostille...
Translating a foreign marriage certificate: price, procedures and mistakes to avoid
Before having a foreign marriage certificate translated, check which document your French authority really expects. The right document, the apostille depending on the country, the price and the mistakes that...
Residence permit: which papers to have translated, and which to leave as they are
First application or renewal of a residence permit: which foreign papers must be translated into French by a sworn translator, which ones can stay as they are, and what each...
Certified translation of birth certificate: steps, documents and requirements by country
A certified translation of a birth certificate is an essential administrative formality in many official procedures, both in France and abroad. It is required whenever a birth certificate written in...
How to obtain French nationality?
Many foreign residents wish to become French citizens in order to benefit from expanded rights: voting, European mobility, administrative security, etc. But the naturalization process remains complex and requires officially...
Sworn translations for a naturalization application
Applying for French naturalization is a rigorous administrative process. Each foreign document included in the file must be translated by a certified translator to be recognized by the prefectures and...