Our Notary Office assists directors of all French companies in the issuance of capacity / authority certificates.
This certificate attests to the legal capacity / authority of the signatory to bind the company they represent.
Certificate of Capacity / Authority of the Company Director
Starting from
400
per certificate / per representative
The capacity / authority certificate can only be issued for the benefit of French companies to certify the legal capacity / authority of their director under French law.
The notary cannot certify the legal capacity / authority of legal representatives of foreign companies.
Certificates for Professionals
For businesses and professionals who cannot come to our offices and/or for operations requiring one or more certifications during business meetings, a notary from the office can travel to perform the necessary certifications.
This service is billed based on the efforts required (Pricing upon request – Contact us).
How to Obtain a Certificate of Capacity / Authority?
Procedure for Issuing the Certificate of Capacity / Authority
Procedure for Issuing the Certificate of Capacity / Authority
Request for Certificate of Capacity / Authority
Submit your request for a certificate of capacity / authority by a notary online via the form below
(or at the following address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)
Request for Certificate of Capacity / Authority
Submit your request for a certificate of capacity / authority by a notary online via the form below
(or at the following address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)
Certifications/Notarizations, Apostille & Legalization
Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations, apostille, and legalization.
Certifications/Notarizations, Apostille & Legalization
Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations, apostille, and legalization.
Signature Certification
A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.
Authentic power of attorney for abroad
The authentic power of attorney allows representation abroad to conclude a legal act.
Certified/Notarized copy
The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.
Certification/Notarization of digital originals
The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.
Cross-border merger
The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.
Apostille
The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).
Legalization
Legalization certifies the authenticity of the notary’s seal. It is often required for documents intended for foreign use.
Signature Certification
A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.
Authentic power of attorney for abroad
The authentic power of attorney allows representation abroad to conclude a legal act.
Certified/Notarized copy
The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.
Certification/Notarization of digital originals
The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.
Cross-border merger
The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.
Apostille
The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).
Legalization
Legalization certifies the authenticity of the notary’s seal. It is often required for documents intended for foreign use.
