{"id":5893,"date":"2023-02-13T15:43:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T15:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site-trades.vas-y.fr\/?page_id=5893"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:16:40","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trades.fr\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row top=”460px” bottom=”140px” content_fadeout=”content-fadeout” textalign=”center” bg_type=”image” parallax_bg=”parallax-bg” scale_bg=”scale-bg” bg_cover=”cover” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”Center center” bg_attachment=”fixed” slope_bottom=”slope-bottom” slope_bottom_height=”10px” bg_image=”6096″ row_seperator=”no-seperator” font_color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#2c2c78″ overlay_color=”rgba(6,5,18,0.65)” slope_bottom_color=”#de324d”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=”32px” bottom=”32px” textalign=”center” overlay_pattern=”diagonal_left_w” row_seperator=”no-seperator” font_color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#de324d”][vc_column][vc_heading title=”FAQ” title_color=”#ffffff” subtitle=”Frequently Asked Questions” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” divider=”div-between” divider_type=”tilt” divider_color=”#ffffff” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_mobile_style=”ipad_full_width”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Do not hesitate to contact us<\/strong> if you have specific translation requests<\/strong>. I’ll be happy to provide you with a fast and professional response<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"[\/vc_column_text][vc_button title=”Request a Quote” button_width=”btn_fw” button_style=”minimal_style” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ftrades.fr%2Fen%2Fdevis%2F”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is a sworn translator?”][vc_column_text]A sworn translator<\/strong> is a professional registered on an official list of a Court of Appeal<\/strong> or recognized by a competent authority. They have taken an oath and are authorized to produce translations with legal value<\/strong>. Their translations are certified as faithful to the original with their seal<\/strong> and signature<\/strong> and are accepted by administrations, courts, prefectures, universities, notaries, and foreign authorities<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is the difference between a sworn, certified, approved, or official translator?”][vc_column_text]In France, the legally correct term is sworn translator<\/strong>, referring to a translator who has taken an oath before a Court of Appeal. Terms like certified, approved, or official<\/strong> are commonly used to describe the same type of service: an official translation recognized by authorities<\/strong>. In practice, these terms all refer to a translation done by a sworn translator.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is a sworn or certified translation?”][vc_column_text]A sworn translation<\/strong>, also called a certified translation<\/strong>, is an official translation<\/strong> made from the original document. It includes the sworn translator\u2019s signature and seal<\/strong> and may be linked to the original with the mention \u00abne varietur<\/em>.\u00bb This certification confirms the accuracy of the translation<\/strong> and gives it legal value<\/strong> in France and abroad.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”When is a sworn translation required?” el_id=”LEGALIZATION OF SIGNATURE”][vc_column_text]A sworn translation<\/strong> is required when foreign documents must be presented in an official or legal context<\/strong>. Common situations include administrative procedures, legal cases, nationality or naturalization applications, marriages, inheritances, diploma recognition, visa applications<\/strong>, and dealings with embassies or consulates<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is the difference between a sworn translation and a CESEDA translation?”][vc_column_text]A sworn translation<\/strong> is carried out by a translator registered with a Court of Appeal and has general legal value<\/strong> for all administrative and legal procedures in France and abroad.<\/p>\n

A CESEDA translation<\/strong> is required specifically for procedures under the Code of Entry and Stay of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum (CESEDA)<\/strong>. It must be performed by a sworn translator or a translator authorized for asylum and immigration procedures<\/strong>.
\nCESEDA translations are valid only for CESEDA-related procedures and cannot be used for other legal or administrative matters.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is the cost of a sworn translation?”][vc_column_text]The cost<\/strong> depends on several factors: language, volume and complexity of the document, deadline<\/strong>, and any additional services (urgent delivery, legalization, apostille<\/strong>). A personalized quote<\/strong> is usually provided after reviewing the document.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is the salary of a sworn translator?”][vc_column_text]The salary<\/strong> varies depending on:<\/p>\n