Sworn translation into French
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In France, official translations are produced by a traducteur assermenté — a sworn translator on a court of appeal’s experts list. For préfectures, mairies, and courts this is effectively the only accepted format. MovaPro arranges sworn French translations remotely: you send scans, we return a translation under the sworn translator’s stamp.
When you need a sworn French translation
- residence-permit (titre de séjour) and naturalization dossiers at the préfecture;
- marriage at the mairie, transcription of civil-status acts;
- court matters, powers of attorney, inheritance;
- certain OFII procedures and recognition of qualifications.
At the same time, many private recipients — employers, landlords, insurers — accept a notarized translation from Ukraine at a substantially lower cost. Ask your institution first, then order — we’ll help you phrase the question.
The route for Ukrainian documents
- Apostille in Ukraine on the original (Ministry of Education, Justice, or Foreign Affairs, depending on the document).
- Sworn translation of the document together with its apostille into French.
- Submission: the scan immediately, the stamped paper original by post within France.
Pricing depends on the document and volume — send a scan and we’ll quote within 15 minutes. General preparation rules: Documents for France; apostille details: Legalization and apostille.
Frequently asked questions
What is a traducteur assermenté?
A sworn translator entered on the official experts list of a French court of appeal. Their stamp gives the translation official status recognized by all French state authorities.
Which French institutions require a sworn translation?
Préfectures (residence permits, naturalization), mairies (marriage, civil-status acts), courts, OFII. Private organizations, employers, and some universities accept a notarized translation from Ukraine — check your institution's requirements in advance.
Do Ukrainian documents need an apostille for France?
Yes — for official documents (certificates, diplomas, police clearance) the apostille is affixed in Ukraine before translation, and the apostille is translated together with the document.
I'm already in France — how do I order?
Remotely: send us a scan, we agree the price and timeline, and the sworn translator completes the work. You get the scan immediately and the stamped paper original by post.
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