English to French -- UK Documents

Sworn Translation into French

Translation of UK official documents from English into French by a Traducteur Assermente -- a translator registered with a French Court of Appeal. This form of translation is often required by French civil registries, authorities and other public bodies.

Requirements vary between French authorities and regions. We recommend confirming exact translation requirements with the receiving authority before ordering.

Sworn Translation

£90

per page · all 4 languages

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Traducteur Assermente Certified
English to French Only
1-2 Day Turnaround
UK Documents Only
About This Service

When is a Sworn Translation into French Often Required?

French authorities generally require that official documents presented in English are accompanied by a sworn translation (traduction assermentee). Common situations include:

Common Situations

  • Applying for French residency or a carte de sejour
  • Registering a birth, marriage or death at a French mairie
  • Submitting documents to a French notaire for property transactions
  • Enrolling at a French university or having qualifications recognised
  • Applying for French citizenship
  • Employment in regulated professions in France
  • Court and legal proceedings in France

Important Note

Requirements differ between authorities and can change. The information on this page reflects what is often -- but not always -- required. We strongly recommend confirming the exact requirements with the receiving authority in France before placing your order.

Language note: We translate UK official documents from English into French only. We do not offer translation in the other direction or into other languages. If you need a different language, please contact us.
What is Included

What Does Our French Sworn Translation Include?

Each translation is prepared by a Traducteur Assermente -- a translator officially registered with a French Court of Appeal and listed on the court's expert register. This is the recognised standard for translations submitted to French public bodies.

The completed translation includes the translator's signed certification statement and their registration details with the relevant Cour d'Appel. French authorities generally require this format.

All translations are from original English-language UK documents. The full content is translated without omission.

French Translation by Document

UK Documents We Translate into French

Common UK documents we often translate into French:

Birth Certificate

For civil registry and residency applications

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Marriage Certificate

For civil registry and name changes

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Death Certificate

For inheritance and probate in France

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DBS Certificate

For employment requiring background checks

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Decree Absolute

For remarriage or civil registry

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Academic Documents

For university enrolment and qualification recognition

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Questions

Common Questions

French public bodies and courts generally require translations produced by a Traducteur Assermente -- a translator registered with a French Court of Appeal. A standard certified translation may not meet this requirement. We recommend confirming with the specific French authority you are dealing with.

Requirements vary. Some French authorities require an apostille on the original UK document in addition to the sworn translation; others may not. We recommend checking directly with the receiving authority. 1Apostille.org.uk can arrange apostilles alongside your translation if needed.

Our standard turnaround is 1-2 working days from the date we receive your original documents. If an apostille is also required, please allow additional time.

Our translators produce sworn translations that are often accepted by French authorities including embassies, though requirements can differ between offices. We recommend confirming acceptance with the specific French Embassy or consulate you are dealing with.

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£90 per page · English to French · 1-2 day turnaround

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