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.

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

Yes. The law provides that in the case of a public sale, the technical inspection report must be attached to the terms and conditions of sale (Article L271-4, I of the French Construction and Housing Code). The technical inspections (such as lead and asbestos checks) are documents prepared by a…