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French nationality of a child received
Verified 23 August 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
A person designated by law to represent and defend the interests of another person. For example, the father or mother of a minor child or the head of an organization.
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Formality consisting, after verification of the quality, seal and signature of the author of an act, in affixing on the act a stamp, called an apostille. This formality certifies the origin and signature of the document but does not confirm its content.
Body of judges representing the interests of the business before the courts
Formality by which a procedural document or a decision is brought to the attention of a person
You have picked up a child and you want to know if he automatically becomes French? We'll show you the rules to know depending on whether the child is being taken in by a Frenchman or given to the child welfare agency (Ase), and steps to follow to make the declaration of French nationality.
What applies to you ?
Child under 16 years
Step-by-step approach
- The child must be a minor (under 18 years of age) on the day of the declaration of French nationality
- The child must to have been collected by court order and raised for 3 years or more by a French or entrusted to the Children's Welfare Department (Ase) for 3 years or more
FYI
the adopted person can become french by a majority by naturalization, subject to conditions, if he was born abroad or if he does not fulfill the conditions automatic acquisition of French nationality. He can apply for French naturalization from the age of 17.
Documents to be provided
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Child in care of the Children's Welfare (Ase)
The documents to be provided are as follows:
- Declaration in 2 copies, dated and signed by the legal representatives of the minor
- Full copy of birth certificate of the minor
- Proof of identity of the minor. For example, Republican identity card, foreigner passport, school card.
- Proof of residence of the minor
- Minor's recent photo ID
- Copy of the decision of the President of the General Council implementing an administrative protection measure (reception of the minor) or certified copy of the court decision ordering the placement of the minor.
Depending on your situation, additional documents may be requested by the department responsible for processing your request.
Child taken in by a Frenchman
The documents to be provided are as follows:
- Declaration in 2 copies, dated and signed by the legal representatives of the minor
- Full copy of birth certificate of the minor
- Proof of identity of the minor. For example, Republican identity card, foreigner passport, school card.
- Proof of residence of the minor
- Minor's recent photo ID
- Justification for the collection in France
- Proof of residence in France
- Full copy of the collector's birth certificate
- Certificate of French nationality of the applicant
- Proof of identity of the collector. For example, national identity card, French passport, driving license
- Certified true copy of the decision to delegate parental authority
Depending on your situation, additional documents may be requesteds by the department in charge of the investigation of your request.
Instructions on the documents to be provided
Translation
You must attach a translation of each document written in a foreign language.
You must provide the original translation.
The translation must be done by a translator on the list of experts approved by the courts of appeal.
However, translation is not required for a multilingual birth certificate extract one of whose languages is French.
In addition, to avoid having to translate some documents issued by a the European Union, one multilingual form can be attached.
See the e-justice site for more information.
Legalization or Apostille
Certain documents established abroad must be legalized or apostilles to be accepted in France.
Inquire at the embassy or consulate of the country concerned.
Who shall I contact
In France
You must apply to the court of law or the court near the place of residence of the minor.
You can submit your file or send it by mail.
Who shall I contact
A receipt is sent to you when the file is complete.
Abroad
You must contact the Consulate General of France.
You can submit your file or send it by mail.
Who shall I contact
A receipt is sent to you when the file is complete.
If there is no response within 6 months depending on the date of the receipt, this means that the declaration of french nationality is recorded (accepted).
The declaration of French nationality shall take effect on the date on which it was made.
A copy of the declaration shall be sent to the declarant together with the mention of registration.
FYI
the adopted person may retain his or her nationality of origin if the rules of the country concerned so permit. Indeed, some countries do not recognize dual nationality. Ask the embassy of the country of origin.
Who shall I contact
The public prosecutor's office may contest the registration of the declaration of nationality within a period of 2 years if the conditions are not met.
He or she may also contest the declaration of nationality in the event of falsehood or fraud within the 2 years from their discovery.
The court notifies you of its decision reasoned Refusal.
You can appeal within 6 months from the date of notification;
The notification shall indicate how to appeal.
The lawyer is obligatory. He's the one who does the walk.
From 16 years
Step-by-step approach
- The young person must be a minor (under 18 years of age) on the day of the declaration of French nationality
- The young person must to have been collected by court order and raised for 3 years or more by a French or entrusted to the Children's Welfare Department (Ase) for 3 years or more
FYI
the adopted person can become french by a majority by naturalization, subject to conditions, if he was born abroad or if he does not fulfill the conditions automatic acquisition of French nationality. He can apply for French naturalization from the age of 17.
Documents to be provided
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Child in care of the Children's Welfare (Ase)
The documents to be provided are as follows:
- Statement in 2 copies, dated and signed by the youth 16 years of age or older.
However, the declaration shall be dated and signed by the legal representatives of the young person if he is guardianship or if a disability prevents him from expressing his will. - Full copy of birth certificate of the minor
- Proof of identity of the minor. For example, Republican identity card, foreigner passport, school card.
- Proof of residence of the minor
- Minor's recent photo ID
- Copy of the decision of the President of the General Council implementing an administrative protection measure (reception of the minor) or certified copy of the court decision ordering the placement of the minor.
Depending on your situation, additional documents may be requested by the department responsible for processing your request.
Child taken in by a Frenchman
The documents to be provided are as follows:
- Statement in 2 copies, dated and signed by the youth 16 years of age or older.
However, the declaration shall be dated and signed by the legal representatives of the young person if he is guardianship or if a disability prevents him from expressing his will. - Full copy of birth certificate of the minor
- Proof of identity of the minor. For example, Republican identity card, foreigner passport, school card.
- Proof of residence of the minor
- Minor's recent photo ID
- Justification for the collection in France
- Proof of residence in France
- Full copy of the collector's birth certificate
- Certificate of French nationality of the applicant
- Proof of identity of the collector. For example, national identity card, French passport, driving license
Depending on your situation, additional documents may be requesteds by the department in charge of the investigation of your request.
Instructions on the documents to be provided
Translation
You must attach a translation of each document written in a foreign language.
You must provide the original translation.
The translation must be done by a translator on the list of experts approved by the courts of appeal.
However, translation is not required for a multilingual birth certificate extract one of whose languages is French.
In addition, to avoid having to translate some documents issued by a the European Union, one multilingual form can be attached.
See the e-justice site for more information.
Legalization or Apostille
Certain documents established abroad must be legalized or apostilles to be accepted in France.
Inquire at the embassy or consulate of the country concerned.
Who shall I contact
In France
You must go to the court or the court near your home.
You can submit your file or send it by mail.
Who shall I contact
A receipt is sent to you when the file is complete.
Abroad
You must contact the Consulate General of France.
You can submit your file or send it by mail.
Who shall I contact
A receipt is sent to you when the file is complete.
If there is no response within 6 months depending on the date of the receipt, this means that the declaration of french nationality is recorded (accepted).
The declaration of French nationality shall take effect on the date on which it was made.
A copy of the declaration shall be sent to the declarant together with the mention of registration.
FYI
the adopted person may retain his or her nationality of origin if the rules of the country concerned so permit. Indeed, some countries do not recognize dual nationality. Ask the embassy of the country of origin.
Who shall I contact
The public prosecutor's office may contest the registration of the declaration of nationality within a period of 2 years if the conditions are not met.
He or she may also contest the declaration of nationality in the event of falsehood or fraud within the 2 years from their discovery.
The court notifies you of its decision reasoned Refusal.
You can appeal within 6 months from the date of notification;
The notification shall indicate how to appeal.
The lawyer is obligatory. He's the one who does the walk.
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