Sworn translators · French Court of Appeal
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★ Certified translations for France

Certified sworn translation in France

Official translations by sworn translators registered with a French Court of Appeal. Accepted by every French administration · prefectures, courts, town halls, universities. Delivered in 48h, 100% online.

2,400+ clients helped
60+ languages
98.7% accepted
At a glance
From€39
Standard delivery48h
Express24h / 10h
Languages60+
FormatPDF + paper
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Our ordering system is in French · English support available by phone.
2,400+ clients since 2018
60+ languages
Sworn translators · French Court of Appeal
Delivery in 48h
GDPR · Hosted in France

3 steps to your certified translation

100% online · no travel, no paperwork, no in-person visits. Your certified translation is ready in 48 hours.

Step 1
Upload your document
Upload a scan or clear photo of your document from your computer or phone. We accept all common formats.
PDFJPG / PNGHEICWord
Step 2
Choose options & pay
Pick the source language, turnaround and delivery method. See the exact price before paying · no hidden fees.
Standard 48hExpress 24hUrgent 10h
Step 3
Receive your translation
Get the signed PDF by email, then the stamped paper original by tracked post. Use it directly for your French paperwork.
PDF emailTracked postWet stamp

Every document you need for France

From your birth certificate to your university diploma · we translate every official document accepted by French administrations.

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Birth certificate
Long-form, short-form, plurilingual. Accepted by every prefecture and town hall. Essential for visa, residency, PACS, marriage.
From €39 · 48h
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Marriage certificate
Required for French family record book (livret de famille), spousal naturalisation, French civil status registration.
From €49 · 48h
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Diploma & transcript
University degrees, A-level, high school diploma, transcripts. Accepted by French universities, Campus France, ENIC-NARIC.
From €39 · 48h
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Driver's licence
For exchange into a French driving licence at your prefecture (applies to non-EU licences after 1 year in France).
From €39 · 48h
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Criminal record
Required for naturalisation: police clearance certificate / FBI IdHSR / DBS / RCMP background check. Translated for prefecture filing.
From €39 · 48h
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Divorce judgment
Court decree, dissolution order, divorce certificate. Needed to marry in France or update your civil status.
From €59 · 48h
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ID & passports
Passports, ID cards, residence permits, travel documents, visa pages for consular & prefecture files.
From €39 · 48h
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Business & legal
Articles of association, powers of attorney, court decisions, notarised documents, contracts, tax certificates.
On quote
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Any other document
Not sure if we translate it? Upload it · we'll give you a quote within minutes. If a sworn translator can certify it, we can translate it.
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Clear prices · no hidden fees

The price you see is the final price, all taxes included. Pay only for what you order.

Sworn translation, from €39

Standard single-page document translated by a court-sworn translator, signed, stamped, delivered as a signed PDF plus paper original by tracked post. Premium rush options when you need it faster.

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€39
Standard · 48h
🇪🇺 Most popular
€59
Express · 24h
⚡ Next-day
€79
Urgent · 10h
🚀 Same-day

Translations for every French administrative procedure

We help you build the translation pack for your specific French administrative procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Everything expats, students and internationals need to know about certified translation in France.

What is a certified translation in France?

A certified translation (officially called traduction assermentée in French) is produced by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) registered on the list of a French Court of Appeal. The translator signs, dates, and stamps every page, giving the translation the same legal value as the original. It is the only type of translation French administrations will accept.

Are Transdoc translations accepted by all French administrations?

Yes. All our translators are registered with a French Court of Appeal. Their translations are accepted by every prefecture, sub-prefecture, town hall, embassy, consulate, court, notary, and university in France. Our first-submission acceptance rate is 98.7%.

How long does it take?

Standard turnaround is 48 working hours. Express is 24h and Urgent is 10–12h. The clock starts once you confirm the order and upload a clear scan. For a straightforward document (birth certificate, marriage certificate), the digital PDF is usually ready within the guaranteed timeframe.

Do I need to post my original paper document?

No. A clear scan or phone photo is enough to produce the certified translation. You then receive a signed PDF by email and the original paper translation (wet stamp + handwritten signature) by tracked post, bound to a copy of your source document. Both are fully valid in France.

How much does it cost?

Certified translations start at €39 per standard page (about 250 words, A4 format, including certification, stamp and signature). Final price depends on the document, language pair, page count and turnaround. You always see a firm quote before paying · no hidden fees and no surprises on the invoice.

Do I need an apostille first?

It depends on your country of origin:

EU countries: no apostille needed since EU Regulation 2016/1191.
Hague Convention countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, India, South Africa, etc.): apostille required on the original document before translation.
Other countries: double legalisation by the foreign ministry and French consulate.

See our complete guide for country-by-country details.

Can a translation done in my home country be used in France?

Usually no. French administrations specifically require a translation by a sworn translator registered with a French Court of Appeal. Translations by translators abroad · even certified notary translations from your home country · are generally refused. Exception: certain French consulates abroad accept local translators they have pre-approved.

Is my personal data safe?

Yes. Documents are transmitted over TLS 1.3 encryption, stored on servers based in France, and automatically deleted 30 days after delivery. We are fully GDPR-compliant and never share your data with third parties. Our translators are bound by professional secrecy.

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Our ordering platform is in French · English phone support Mon-Fri 9am-7pm CET.