The average price of a certified translation in France in 2026 is between €35 and €120, all-inclusive, depending on the document. At Transdoc, prices are public, all-inclusive, and guaranteed with no surprises.
These figures are based on a comparative survey conducted in March 2026 among 23 sworn translators, agencies and platforms active in France. Prices break down as follows:
Our prices are public, with no commitment, and guaranteed with no hidden extras. They include the translation, certification, signature, wet stamp, official PDF, and tracked postal delivery of the paper original.
| Document | Transdoc price | Average market price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate (short form) | €39 | €40 - 55 | 48h |
| Birth certificate (full copy) | €49 | €55 - 70 | 48h |
| Marriage certificate | €39 | €40 - 55 | 48h |
| Family record book | €49 | €60 - 85 | 48h |
| Death certificate | €39 | €40 - 55 | 48h |
| Criminal record | €39 | €40 - 60 | 48h |
| Driving licence | €39 | €40 - 60 | 48h |
| Diploma | €49 | €55 - 80 | 48h |
| Academic transcript | €59 | €65 - 95 | 48h |
| Judgment (per page) | €59 | €70 - 110 | 48h |
| Contract (per page) | on quote | €70 - 120 | 48h |
| Certificate (medical, school, employment) | €39 | €40 - 60 | 48h |
For a detailed breakdown by document, see our complete official price list.
For most languages, the base rate is the same. A moderate surcharge may apply for rarer languages or those requiring particular technical expertise:
| Language group | Examples | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Standard languages | English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Romanian, Polish, Turkish | ×1 (base rate) |
| Eastern European languages | Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Czech | ×1.1 |
| Asian languages | Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Tagalog | ×1.15 to ×1.20 |
| Complex-script languages | Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Persian, Hindi, Bengali | ×1.20 to ×1.25 |
| Rare languages | Burmese, Khmer, Amharic, Tibetan, Georgian, Armenian | on quote |
See the full list on our available languages for certified translation page.
The standard 48-business-hour turnaround is included in the price shown. For urgent situations, two express options are available:
For procedures requiring several translations (naturalisation, visa, adoption, inheritance, etc.), our bundles offer 15 to 25% off the per-document rate.
| Bundle | Contents | Bundle price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family bundle | 4 birth certificates | €129 | -17% |
| Student bundle | Diploma + transcript + birth certificate | €109 | -20% |
| Naturalisation bundle | 5 docs (birth, marriage, criminal record, diploma, proof) | €149 | -25% |
| Mixed marriage bundle | Spouses' birth certificates + celibacy certificate + custom certificate | €89 | -15% |
| ENIC-NARIC bundle | Diploma + full transcript | €89 | -18% |
| Inheritance bundle | Up to 5 documents (death certificate, notoriety act, will, heirs) | €179 | -22% |
The price of a certified translation can vary by up to double from one provider to another, for the same document. Five factors explain this gap:
Unlike some regulated professions (notaries, bailiffs), sworn translators set their own prices freely. The decree of 22 January 2007, which published an indicative scale, was repealed in 2013. Since then, the market has been entirely free.
A physical office in Paris or Lyon carries rent, secretarial and insurance costs that fully online platforms don't have. These costs are naturally passed on to the end client. Transdoc, 100% online, avoids this cost structure.
A sworn translator specialising in patent law, pharmaceuticals or finance will charge a premium rate justified by their expertise. For routine documents (civil status, diplomas), this specialisation isn't necessary.
A translator asked to deliver in 4 hours may charge a surcharge of 100% or more. Our Transdoc multipliers (×1.5 express / ×2 urgent) are at the low end of the market average.
Some firms charge separately for extra copies, binding, the stamp, postage, follow-up calls, etc. Watch out for "from" prices displayed as a headline rate. At Transdoc, the tax-inclusive price shown is the final price.
Here is a real comparison, based on prices publicly displayed by 23 providers in March 2026:
| Document | Transdoc | Market average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | €39 | €52 | -25% |
| Diploma + transcript | €89 (bundle) | €128 | -30% |
| Judgment (4 pages) | €236 | €320 | -26% |
| Naturalisation bundle (5 docs) | €149 | €220 | -32% |
| 24h express (birth certificate) | €59 | €95 | -38% |
The price of a certified translation in France ranges from €35 to €120, all-inclusive, depending on the document. Standard civil status records (birth, marriage) are billed between €35 and €50. Longer documents (judgments, contracts) are priced per page between €50 and €90. At Transdoc, a birth certificate is €39, all-inclusive.
There has been no official price scale in France since the 2007 decree was repealed. Each translator or agency sets its own prices freely. Differences are explained by document type, length, source language (rare languages cost more), turnaround (urgent surcharges), and delivery method.
Transdoc applies a transparent public price list, identical for every client, with the most competitive prices on the market for routine documents.
Yes, always. Certification, the wet stamp, the sworn translator's signature, initials on every page and binding to a copy of the source document are always included in the quoted, tax-inclusive price.
At Transdoc, the official PDF and tracked postal delivery of the paper original are also included. No extra charges.
The average price of a birth certificate translation in France is €40 to €55, all-inclusive. At Transdoc:
· Short-form certificate: €39
· Full copy (2 pages): €49
· 24h express: €59
· 10h urgent: €79
· Family bundle (4 certificates): €129
See details on our certified birth certificate translation page.
Yes. Certified translation services are subject to French VAT at the standard rate of 20%.
At Transdoc, all prices shown are tax-inclusive · there is no extra charge. A detailed invoice (showing VAT) is emailed after payment, for any employer reimbursement or professional deduction.
Use our online configurator: select the document type, source language and desired turnaround. The final price displays instantly, tax-inclusive, with no hidden extras.
No commitment until you confirm. An advisor can also help you by phone at +33 1 84 80 21 20.
Yes. We offer 6 bundles for procedures involving several documents, with savings of up to 25%:
· Family bundle (4 birth certificates): €129 (-17%)
· Student bundle (3 docs): €109 (-20%)
· Naturalisation bundle (5 docs): €149 (-25%)
· Mixed marriage bundle: €89 (-15%)
· ENIC-NARIC bundle: €89 (-18%)
· Inheritance bundle: €179 (-22%)
For most languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Romanian, Turkish, etc.), the base rate is the same.
For rare languages or those requiring particular technical expertise (Japanese, Korean, Thai, Burmese, minority African languages), a surcharge of 15 to 25% may apply. The online quote always reflects the final price.
Yes. For orders over €200, we offer interest-free payment in 3 or 4 instalments via Alma. You can also arrange a split SEPA transfer on request with our sales team.
If a French administration rejects one of our translations for a formal reason (certification, binding, stamp issue), we redo it free of charge. No conditions.
Our administrative acceptance rate is above 99.5%. In practice, the rare rejections are due to source documents that are too old (over 3 months) or missing an apostille · situations we identify upfront when quoting.
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