Frequently asked questions about Apostille et légalisation

An apostille or legalisation is generally valid for as long as the document to which it is attached remains valid.

No, the content of the document is not modified by the apostille or legalisation. An apostille or legalisation certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal or stamp, but does not concern the content of the document submitted for the formal procedure.

Whether submitted online or in person at one of the 15 notarial apostille and legalization centers, processing times for your application are the same.

The public authority will be contacted to register the signature in the database within five working days from the receipt of the request. Under Ordinance No. 2020-192 of 4 March 2020 reforming the procedures for issuing legalisation and apostille, competence was transferred to the notariat. The organisation of this new…

In urgent cases, apostille and legalisation centres operated by notaries may exceptionally process your documents quickly. An urgent service is available, allowing the formalities to be completed within 24 hours. However, this service is subject to the completeness of the application file. That said, unless a specific arrangement has been…