Apostille for your official documents
An apostille comes from the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. It authenticates the signature and seal on a French public document so that it is recognised in other member countries without going through an embassy.
What we do for you
We first check that the destination country applies the Convention and which document needs the apostille: the original, the translation, or both. We then prepare the file, submit it to the competent authority, track it and send the apostilled documents back to you.
If the document also needs translating, we sequence the steps to avoid an unnecessary round trip: often the apostille goes on the original and the whole set is then translated.
Documents we handle
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Diplomas and certificates from schools and universities
- Criminal record extracts
- Notarial deeds and certified copies, powers of attorney
- Company extracts (Kbis), articles and corporate documents
- Court decisions
- Sworn translations
Countries outside the Hague Convention
If the destination country has not joined the Convention, an apostille is not enough: the document needs legalisation, often followed by a visit to the consulate or embassy. We handle that too (see legalisation).
How an order works
Send your documents
A clear scan or photo is enough for a quote. Use the form, email or phone.
Get your quote
Fixed price, turnaround and delivery method within one business day. No obligation.
We handle the file
Translation, certification, apostille or legalisation: we follow every step.
Delivery
Signed digital copy and/or paper originals sent by tracked post.
Available in 50+ languages
- English translation
- Spanish translation
- Arabic translation
- German translation
- Italian translation
- Portuguese translation
- Russian translation
- Ukrainian translation
- Chinese translation
- Turkish translation
- Romanian translation
- Polish translation
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an apostille and legalisation?
An apostille is a single step valid between Hague Convention countries. Legalisation applies to other countries and often involves several steps, including the consulate.
Can a sworn translation be apostilled?
In most cases, yes: the sworn translator's signature can be apostilled. Some countries want the apostille on the original, others on the translation, so we check before starting.
How long does it take?
It depends on the competent authority and the time of year. You get a realistic estimate with your quote.
Can you apostille a foreign document?
An apostille is issued by the country that issued the document. For a foreign document we can arrange the apostille in the country of origin through our network.
Our other services
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Certified translation
Sworn translations by translators registered with French courts of appeal, accepted by French and foreign authorities.
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Consular & embassy legalisation
Legalisation of your documents with the ministry, consulates and embassies for countries outside the Hague Convention.
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Document retrieval
We order civil status certificates, criminal records, company extracts and other official documents for you, in France and abroad.
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Interpreting
Sworn and professional interpreters for weddings, notary appointments, hearings, meetings and conferences, on site or remote.
Request a free quote
Every document is different, so we price your request once we have seen it. Reply within one business day.