{"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":"2026-09-29T16:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:34:08","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=”CERTIFIED & SWORN TRANSLATION IN FRANCE: PRICES, TURNAROUND TIMES AND FAQ” title_color=”#ffffff” subtitle=”SWORN TRANSLATOR & INTERPRETER IN MONTPELLIER \u2013 OFFICIAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT FRANCE” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” divider=”div-between” divider_type=”tilt” divider_color=”#ffffff” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_mobile_style=”ipad_full_width”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”faq-intro-justifie”]Do you need a certified or sworn translation<\/strong> for French authorities<\/strong> in English, French or Spanish?<\/span><\/p>\n

Find clear answers to the most common questions about certified and sworn translations in France: prices, turnaround times, documents requiring an official translation, online orders, qualified eIDAS electronic signatures, apostilles, legalisation, visas and residence permits, marriage procedures, foreign driving-licence exchange<\/strong> through France Titres (ANTS)<\/strong>, and interpreting for international marriages<\/strong> and notarial appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADES provides official translations and interpreting services for clients in France and abroad. Karina Ramirez is a sworn judicial translator-interpreter<\/strong> registered with a French Court of Appeal and a Sworn Translator-Interpreter<\/strong> appointed by Spain\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

For a personalised quote<\/strong>, send us a clear copy of your document together with the target language, the country or authority where it will be used and your required deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>[\/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 certified or sworn translation in France?”][vc_column_text]A certified or sworn translation<\/strong> in France is an official translation<\/strong> produced by a translator authorised to translate documents for legal or administrative use.<\/span><\/p>\n

In France, a sworn translator<\/strong> is a judicial expert<\/strong> registered on the official list of a Court of Appeal<\/strong>. The translation is certified with the translator\u2019s signature, stamp and formal certification and may be used before public authorities, courts, prefectures, universities, notaries and other organisations requiring an official translation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

English-speaking clients commonly use the terms certified translation<\/strong>, sworn translation<\/strong> and official translation<\/strong> for this type of service in France.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is a sworn translator in France?”][vc_column_text]A sworn translator<\/strong> in France is a professional translator registered as a judicial expert<\/strong> with a French Court of Appeal<\/strong> or the Court of Cassation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This status allows the translator to produce official translations for legal and administrative procedures in France and, depending on the destination authority, abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADES works directly with clients in Montpellier, throughout France and worldwide.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is the difference between a certified, sworn and official translation in France?”][vc_column_text]In English, certified translation<\/strong>, sworn translation<\/strong> and official translation<\/strong> are often used to describe the French concept of a traduction asserment\u00e9e: an official translation<\/strong> carried out by a traducteur asserment\u00e9, who is registered as a judicial expert<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The terminology used by foreign authorities can differ, so the important point is to check the qualification and format required by the organisation receiving your documents.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Why choose TRADES for official translations for France and Spain?”][vc_column_text]TRADES offers a particularly useful combination for clients dealing with procedures between France, Spain and other countries.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Karina Ramirez is both<\/strong> a sworn judicial translator-interpreter registered<\/strong> with a French Court of Appeal<\/strong> and a Sworn Translator-Interpreter<\/strong> appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

This dual qualification is particularly useful when documents are intended for French or Spanish authorities and when the appropriate form of official translation<\/strong> must be identified for the procedure concerned.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”When do I need a certified or sworn translation in France?”][vc_column_text]A certified translation<\/strong> may be required when a foreign-language document must be submitted to a French public authority<\/strong> or another organisation that requires an official French translation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common situations include residence and immigration procedures, French citizenship<\/strong> or naturalisation<\/strong>, marriage or divorce, foreign driving-licence exchange<\/strong>, university applications, recognition of qualifications, notarial procedures, court proceedings and professional formalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements vary depending on the authority and the procedure. The authority or organisation receiving your documents should confirm which documents and certification format it requires.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Which documents commonly require a certified translation in France?”][vc_column_text]Documents frequently submitted for certified translation<\/strong> include:<\/span><\/p>\n