France Certificate Attestation
France
France certificate attestation services for documents required in the UAE, following the Apostille Convention process for French documents.
Services We Offer for France
Acte de Naissance (Birth Certificate) Apostille
Complete Apostille processing for French birth certificates through the Procureur de la Republique, with certified translation and UAE attestation for residency applications.
Acte de Mariage (Marriage Certificate) Apostille
Apostille authentication of French marriage certificates for UAE spouse visa applications, including Mairie coordination and certified sworn translation.
French Diploma Apostille
Apostille processing for university degrees and Grandes Ecoles diplomas through the relevant Rectorat or Ministry of Education for UAE employment purposes.
Extrait Kbis (Commercial Register) Apostille
Apostille for Kbis extracts from the Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce and other French commercial documents for UAE business operations and company formation.
Casier Judiciaire (Criminal Record) Apostille
Priority Apostille for French criminal record bulletins (Bulletin No. 3) issued by the Casier Judiciaire National, with expedited processing for UAE residency timelines.
Sworn Translation and Apostille Bundle
Combined service featuring certified translation by a traducteur assermente with complete Apostille processing, ensuring French documents meet all UAE language and authentication standards.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- Passport copy
- French Apostille
Special Requirements
- • French civil status documents must be recent certified copies (generally issued within the last 3-6 months) for Apostille processing. The Procureur de la Republique may reject outdated copies and require applicants to obtain fresh certificates from the issuing Mairie or Service Central d'Etat Civil.
- • French private documents including notarial acts (actes notaries), private agreements, and corporate minutes must be notarized by a French Notaire before the Apostille can be issued. The Notaire seal and signature are prerequisites for Procureur authentication.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2French Apostille
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3UAE Embassy legalization
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4MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- French civil status documents (acte de naissance, acte de mariage) can be requested online through the Service-Public.fr portal, often arriving within 1-2 weeks, which speeds up the overall attestation timeline.
- For French documents issued in overseas territories (DOM-TOM), the Apostille authority differs from metropolitan France. Confirm the correct jurisdiction before submitting to avoid processing delays.
- French plurilingual civil status extracts issued under the CIEC Vienna Convention may be accepted in the UAE without translation for certain purposes, potentially reducing processing time and cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
In France, the competent Apostille authority depends on the document type. Civil status documents (actes d'etat civil) and notarial acts are apostilled by the Procureur de la Republique attached to the Tribunal Judiciaire or the Cour d'Appel. Educational documents go through the Ministry of Education or the relevant Rectorat. GreenAttest identifies the correct authority and manages the entire submission on your behalf.
Yes, French birth certificates issued by the Mairie (town hall) or the Service Central d'Etat Civil in Nantes (for births abroad) can receive an Apostille for UAE use. The acte de naissance must be a recent certified copy (copie integrale or extrait avec filiation). GreenAttest handles the Apostille application through the Procureur de la Republique and any additional UAE attestation required.
French university diplomas issued by public institutions under the Ministry of Education receive Apostilles through the Rectorat of the relevant academic region (Academie). Diplomas from private or specialized institutions (Grandes Ecoles, ecoles de commerce) may require additional verification. GreenAttest determines the correct Rectorat or authority and manages the complete authentication process.
French Apostille processing typically takes 5-10 business days depending on the issuing authority and document type. The Procureur de la Republique offices in Paris tend to process faster than regional offices. With document preparation, translation, and UAE-side processing, GreenAttest delivers complete attestation in 12-18 business days, with express options available for urgent requests.
Yes, French-language documents require certified translation to English or Arabic for UAE use. In France, certified translations must be prepared by a traducteur assermente (sworn translator) appointed by the Cour d'Appel. GreenAttest engages sworn translators whose certifications are recognized by both French authorities and UAE institutions, bundling translation with Apostille services.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Region
- Europe
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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