# Sworn Translation Services in France - Link: https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/ - Published: 2025-07-29T16:46:44+02:00 - Author: AFTraduction [ **5.0/5** 92 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x56c548b47809555:0x9ad3c0051b507da!8m2!3d48.8655269!4d2.4439645!9m1!1b1) # Sworn translation services in France **From €35 incl. VAT per page^(\*)** English ↔ French and Arabic ↔ French translated in house by a sworn translator. Choose your document, upload your file and order online. * **5 days** at most (working days), standard * **48 hours** maximum, express * **2 h** free quote, approx. * Standard document of up to 250 words, in English or Arabic (birth certificate, driving licence…). Any questions? +33 1 84 74 56 56 24/7 Two ways to order ## Online in a few minutes, or on request for everything else Fixed price · 13 languages · 25 documents ### Order online Choose your document and the language, upload your file and pay online: you receive the signed translation as a PDF. * Grid price, no need to wait for a quote * Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay * Signed PDF by email, standard or express [Choose my document ](https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/#documents) On request · 75 languages ### Request a quote We handle every type of official document in 75 languages for sworn translation, including rare ones (Tigrinya, Pashto, Somali, Amharic…). Send us your document: we reply in about 2 hours with a tailored price and an exact turnaround. * Any official document * Rare languages and non-standard documents * Exact price and turnaround in about 2 hours [Send my document](https://aftraduction.fr/en/free-quote/?service=assermentee) Documents we translate ## The 25 documents you can order online Each document opens its order page: language, turnaround, number of pages, file upload. ### Civil status * [ Birth certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-birth-certificate/) * [ Marriage certificate (PACS)](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-marriage-certificate/) * [ Death certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-death-certificate/) * [ Family record book](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-family-record-book/) * [ Certificate of single status](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-certificate-single-status/) ### Identity, residence and driving * [ Identity card](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-identity-card/) * [ Passport](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-passport/) * [ Residence permit](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-residence-permit/) * [ Driving licence](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-driving-licence/) * [ Driving entitlement certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-driving-entitlement-certificate/) * [ Vehicle registration certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-vehicle-registration/) ### Education and diplomas * [ Diploma or degree](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-diploma/) * [ Academic transcripts](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-academic-transcripts/) * [ School enrolment certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-school-enrolment-certificate/) * [ Professional training certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-professional-training-certificate/) ### Legal and notarial * [ Criminal record extract](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-criminal-record/) * [ Divorce decree](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-divorce-decree/) * [ Last will and testament](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-will-testament/) * [ Power of attorney](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-power-of-attorney/) ### Work, banking and business * [ Payslip](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-payslip/) * [ Bank statements](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-bank-statements/) * [ Bank certificate](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-bank-certificate/) * [ Invoice](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-invoice/) * [ Kbis company extract](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-kbis-extract/) * [ Letter of recommendation](https://aftraduction.fr/en/produit/sworn-translation-letter-of-recommendation/) On request ### Your document or language is not in the shop? Any official document can be translated on request, in 75 languages, rare ones included. Reply in about 2 hours, with an exact price and turnaround. [Request a personalised quote ](https://aftraduction.fr/en/free-quote/?service=assermentee) Pricing ## Sworn translation prices and turnaround From €35 incl. VAT per page for a standard document of up to 250 words, in English or Arabic; other languages as per the grid below. Same price into and out of French. * €**35** incl. VAT * per page · express €45 * English Arabic * €**42** incl. VAT * per page · express €52 * Spanish Italian Portuguese * €**48** incl. VAT * per page · express €58 * German Greek Russian Serbian Turkish Ukrainian * €**58** incl. VAT * per page · express €70 * Chinese Urdu * **On request** * reply in about 2 hours * Other languages Non-standard documents €35 incl. VAT per page: standard document of up to 250 words, in English or Arabic( birth certificate, driving licence…). Paper original by post: €10 incl. VAT in mainland France; outside France on request. Free quote in about 2 hours. Good to know ## Sworn translation: definition and legal value In France, a sworn translation has the official, legal standing that many procedures require. Unlike a standard translation, it can only be produced by an expert translator approved by a French court of appeal. ### The oath Having taken an oath before a court of appeal, the sworn translator is authorised to certify that the translation is a faithful and accurate rendering of the original document. ![The gilded chamber of the Dijon courthouse: gilded coffered ceiling, blue walls strewn with fleurs-de-lis, a tapestry and the court’s seats.](https://aftraduction. fr/wp-content/aft-atlas/assets/img/assermentee/chambre-doree-palais-de-justice-dijon- 800.webp) The gilded chamber (chambre dorée) of the Dijon courthouse, seat of the Court of Appeal, where our expert translator was sworn in. (47.32° N · 5.04° E · Dijon) ### The seal Their seal, their signature and the statement “certified true translation of the original” give the translation recognised legal value. ![Two stamps and a magnifying glass on a mat printed with a world map.](https:// aftraduction.fr/wp-content/aft-atlas/assets/img/assermentee/cachets-traduction-assermentee- 800.webp) Our stamps, and the magnifying glass we use to read documents that are hard to decipher: every translation is checked before certification. Recognised by French authorities * Prefectures * OFII * ANTS * Town halls * Courts * Universities * OFPRA * Embassies and consulates Abroad, an apostille or legalisation may be required: we tell you what to do for your destination country. What you receive ## From your document to your application 1. ### You send 2. A scan or a clear photo, all pages in one file (PDF, JPG or PNG). 3. ### We translate 4. A sworn translator translates your document; every translation is checked before certification. 5. ### You receive 6. The signed PDF by email; the stamped original by post as an option (€10 incl. VAT) or to collect in Montreuil. 7. ### You submit 8. Prefecture, OFII, ANTS, town hall, court. Abroad, we tell you whether an apostille or legalisation is needed. Check for yourself ## Professional references you can check * **Member of CNET** French national chamber of translation companies[Directory listing](https://cnetfrance.org/places/aftcom/) * **Expert translator sworn before the Court of Appeal of Dijon** [Adlane Debassi](https://aftraduction.fr/en/about-adlane-debassi/), President of AFTraduction: written translation, English and Arabic[Official 2026 directory](https://www.cours-appel.justice.fr/sites/default/files/2026-02/annuaire_experts_judiciaires_v26012026.pdf) * **Google rating 5.0/5** 92 reviews, synced live (Trustindex), published unedited [Read the reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x56c548b47809555:0x9ad3c0051b507da!8m2!3d48.8655269!4d2.4439645!9m1!1b1) * **ISO 17100 standard** Processes that meet the requirements of the standard, without external certification_Self-declared_ * **Hosted in France** Website and management software hosted in France, GDPR, encrypted connections_Self-declared_ To check the professional in charge of your translation, see [Service Public’s guidance on approved translators (in French)](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F12956). FAQ ## Sworn translation: frequently asked questions Short answers to the questions we are asked before an order: value, validity, price, turnaround, delivery. 1. [ Value and validity](https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/#faq-t-valeur) 2. [ Prices and turnaround](https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/#faq-t-prix) 3. [ Ordering and delivery](https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/#faq-t-commande) ### Another question? Call us on +33 1 84 74 56 56, 24/7, or request a free quote: reply in about 2 hours. [Request a quote ](https://aftraduction.fr/en/free-quote/?service=assermentee) Call us +33 1 84 74 56 56 Updated on 17 October 2026 ### Value and validity What is a sworn translation? A sworn translation is an official translation made by an expert translator sworn before a French court of appeal. The translator signs it, stamps it and certifies that it is faithful to the original document. AFTraduction provides sworn translations in 75 languages. Will my translation be accepted by the authorities? Yes, in France. Our sworn translations are recognised by French authorities: prefectures, OFII, ANTS, town halls and courts. Abroad, an apostille or legalisation may be required; check with the body that will receive your file. Do I need an apostille with a sworn translation? It depends on the destination country. For countries that have signed the Hague Convention, an apostille is usually required on the original document; some foreign authorities also ask for the sworn translation itself to be apostilled: we tell you what to do for your country. For other countries, consular legalisation may be needed. How long is a sworn translation valid? A sworn translation has no expiry date as such. Some authorities do, however, require a recent original document (less than 3 or 6 months old, depending on the case). The translation remains valid for as long as the source document is. How is it different from a certified translation? A sworn translation is signed by an expert translator sworn before a French court of appeal: it has official value. An agency-certified translation carries the agency’s stamp and the signature of a specialised professional translator, who is not sworn. Semi-official, it suits internal or unofficial uses. [Certified translation](https://aftraduction.fr/en/certified-translation-agency/) ### Prices and turnaround How much does a sworn translation cost? From €35 incl. VAT per page, for a standard document of up to 250 words (birth certificate, driving licence…) in English or Arabic. The other languages available online cost €42 to €58 incl. VAT per page, at the same price into and out of French. Anything else is quoted on request. How long does it take? With the standard option, allow up to 5 business days depending on volume. With the express option, the translation is delivered within 48 hours maximum, or even the same day depending on the language. ### Ordering and delivery How do I order and send my document? On our website: choose the document and the language, upload your file (PDF, JPG or PNG), then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. A scan or a clear photo is enough. Will I receive the paper original? You always receive the signed translation as a PDF by email. The stamped paper copy can be posted as an option, for €10 incl. VAT in mainland France (international postage on request). You can also collect it from our office in Montreuil. Are my documents protected? Your documents are covered by professional secrecy (Article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code). Our website and our management software are hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR, and connections are encrypted. ## Ready to order your sworn translation? Free quote in about 2 hours · Express within 48 hours maximum · Recognised by French authorities [Order online ](https://aftraduction.fr/en/sworn-translation-services/#documents) [Request a free quote](https://aftraduction.fr/en/free-quote/?service=assermentee) Call us +33 1 84 74 56 56 · 24/7