Document Legalization

The purpose of legalization is to certify the authenticity of the notary’s signature and seal.

Legalization may be necessary, particularly for the issuance of certified / notarized documents (signature certification, certified copy, etc.) by the notary in certain foreign countries.

250
per document / per legalization (excluding Embassy fees)

In order to be legalized, public documents and private deeds must be written in French or, if not, accompanied by a French translation performed by a sworn translator accredited by the Court of Appeal of Paris.

Legalizations for professionals

For businesses and professionals unable to visit our offices and/or for operations requiring one or more legalizations following a business meeting, a staff member of the Office can travel to carry out the necessary formalities.

This service is charged based on the procedures to be completed (Rates available upon request – Contact us).

How to request a document legalization?

Legalization Request Procedure

Legalization Request Procedure

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1

Signature of the document to be legalized

A notary from the Office affixes their signature (possibly along with their seal) on the document to be legalized.
2

Legalization of the signature by French authorities

Our Office requests the legalization of the notary's signature from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3

Legalization of the signature by foreign authorities

The Office requests the legalization of the document from the embassy or consulate of the country where the legalized document is to be used. Once completed, the legalized document will be sent to you by post or delivered by hand.
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1

Signature of the document to be legalized

A notary from the Office affixes their signature (possibly along with their seal) on the document to be legalized.
2

Legalization of the signature by French authorities

Our Office requests the legalization of the notary's signature from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3

Legalization of the signature by foreign authorities

The Office requests the legalization of the document from the embassy or consulate of the country where the legalized document is to be used. Once completed, the legalized document will be sent to you by post or delivered by hand.

Document Legalization Request

Submit your document legalization request online via the form below
(or to the following address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)

    Attach the document to be legalized

    Attach the requester's ID Card

    Document Legalization Request

    Submit your document legalization request online via the form below
    (or to the following address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)

      Attach the document to be legalized

      Attach the requester's ID Card

      Certifications/Notarizations & Apostille

      Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations and apostille.

      Certifications/Notarizations & Apostille

      Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations and apostille.
      Signature Certification

      A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.

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      Authentic power of attorney for abroad

      The authentic power of attorney allows representation abroad to conclude a legal act.

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      Certified/Notarized copy

      The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.

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      Certification/Notarization of digital originals

      The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.

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      Capacity certificate

      The capacity certificate issued by a notary attests to the signatory’s ability to engage a commercial or civil company.

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      Cross-border merger

      The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.

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      Apostille

      The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).

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      Signature Certification

      A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.

      Read more…

       

      Authentic power of attorney for abroad

      The authentic power of attorney allows representation abroad to conclude a legal act.

      Read more…

      Certified/Notarized copy

      The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.

      Read more…

      Certification/Notarization of digital originals

      The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.

      Read more…

      Capacity certificate

      The capacity certificate issued by a notary attests to the signatory’s ability to engage a commercial or civil company.

      Read more…

      Cross-border merger

      The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.

      Read more…

      Apostille

      The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).

      Read more…