Translation

In France, a certified translation is carried out by a sworn translator registered with a Court of Appeal. It is often required for administrative procedures.

In France, there is no difference: both refer to a translation performed by a sworn translator registered with a Court of Appeal, and both have legal validity.
Certified translations are typically requested by public authorities such as prefectures, family allowance offices, and social security bodies.

It is required for official documents such as:
• birth, marriage and divorce certificates
• court judgments and legal decisions
• notarial deeds
• administrative and legal documents

Depending on the country:
• a sworn translation,
• sometimes an apostille on the original document,
• sometimes both.
We will advise you on the exact procedure applicable to your situation.

Yes, in many cases, particularly for:
• university enrolment abroad,
• recognition of qualifications,
• immigration procedures.
A certified translation of the diploma and transcript is frequently required.

An apostille is an official certification under the Hague Convention. It allows a public document to be recognised abroad without further legalisation.

This depends on the country and the receiving authority.
In most cases, the apostille is affixed to the original document, which is then translated. We will guide you on the correct sequence.

An affidavit (a sworn statement by the translator) is often required for:
• immigration procedures (United States, Canada),
• applications to universities in English-speaking countries,
• international legal proceedings.

Yes. We can provide translations accompanied by an affidavit that complies with the requirements of the destination country, particularly for North American procedures.

Yes. Judgments, legal decisions and judicial documents are translated by specialist legal translators and, where required, by sworn translators.

Yes. We translate notarial deeds, powers of attorney, sale agreements and wills, with the appropriate level of certification depending on their intended use.

Yes. We manage complete files including:
• civil status documents,
• diplomas,
• certificates,
• court decisions,
with certified or sworn translations and affidavits where necessary.

Yes. We translate medical reports, certificates and hospital records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with administrative requirements.

Before translating, we verify:
• the destination country,
• the requesting authority,
• the formal requirements.
This ensures that the translation is compliant and accepted.

Yes. A document may require:
• a sworn translation,
• an apostille,
• and/or an affidavit, depending on the context.
We will advise you on the exact combination required.

Turnaround times depend on:
• the type of document,
• the volume,
• the level of certification required.
Expedited services are available for certain documents.

Yes. For example:
• articles of association,
• company registration extracts,
• financial reports,
• HR documents (contracts, certificates).

By verifying in advance:
• the required type of certification,
• the formalities (apostille, affidavit),
• the destination country.
We support you upstream to ensure your application is fully compliant.