Certified true copy of a document issued by an administration - Approach with a foreign administration

Verified 11 août 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

Your situation

  • You are making a representation to a foreign administration
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One foreign administration may require, for the consideration of your file, certified copy to the original of a document issued by a French administration.

For example, a foreign university may ask you to provide a certified copy of the original of your French degree.

General case

You can address a town hall, a prefecture or a notary.

Before making the move, check if the gait must be done on-site (with possible appointment booking) or if it can be done by post.

Specify that the certified copy is requested by a foreign administration.

Who shall I contact
Abroad

You can go to a French embassy or consulate abroad.

Before making the move, check if the gait must be done on-site (with possible appointment booking) or if it can be done by post.

Specify that the certified copy is requested by a foreign administration.

Fees may be charged.

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