I have the document and it is valid
We check your document for free. If it is acceptable, you send us the original in France: we have it apostilled or legalised and send it back to you.
From €89.90Your French document, obtained and prepared in France while you live in the United States
Birth certificate too old, marriage certificate rejected, criminal record to be apostilled? We receive your document in France, make it compliant, have it apostilled or legalised, then ship it to you. No trip to France needed.
- ✓Free review of your case from a short description
- ✓One single point of contact in France, from request to delivery
- ✓Detailed quote within 24 business hours, no commitment
🔒 No document to send before we reply
Notary partnerNotarial apostille
Free checkBefore anything is sent
Based in FranceSaint-Mandé, near Paris
International shippingTracked, worldwide
Your situation
Where are you with your French document?
In all three cases, it starts with a short description of what you need.
My document is not accepted as it is
Unrecognised signature, plain copy, document to be certified… We arrange the required preliminary step in France: certified true copy, signature certification or authentication.
€189 + apostilleI don't have the document, or it is too old
Many countries require a birth certificate issued less than 3 months ago. We prepare the request with you and have it delivered directly to our office in France.
€189 + apostilleReal-life example
You live in the United States and need a recent, apostilled birth certificate
Compare the journey and the cost when everything goes well, and when your document is rejected.
On your own, from abroad
6 international shipments- The town hall sends you the certificate in the United States
- You send it back to France for the apostille
- The apostilled document is shipped back to you
- RejectedRejected by the authority: certificate too old or not compliant
- A new certificate is sent in the United States by the town hall
- Another round trip to France for a second apostille
Shipping (6 × €60)€360
Second apostille€89.90
Estimated cost€449.90
⏱ Shipping timeup to 60 days
With GO APOSTILLE
1 international shipment- The town hall sends the certificate straight to us
- Not compliant: we spot it before the apostille and request a new one
- Apostille, then a single shipment to your country
Handling in France€189
Shipping (1 × €60)€60
Estimated cost€249
⏱ Shipping timeup to 10 days
One rejection, and doing it yourself costs €200.90 more and up to 50 days of delay.
Estimate: express tracked international shipping at €60, up to 10 days per shipment to the most distant countries. Town hall and apostille times are the same in both cases (not counted). Apostille at €89.90 in both cases (not counted above). Translation excluded.
What we handle
Your paperwork in France, done for you
- Compliance check of your document before anything is sent
- Preparing the request for a new certificate when yours is too old
- Receiving your documents at our address in France
- Preliminary formalities: certified true copy, signature certification, authentication
- Apostille or legalisation depending on the destination country
- Certified translation if the foreign authority requires it
- Follow-up of every step and chasing the relevant offices
- Tracked shipping to your country of residence
French birth certificate
Full copy or extract, issued less than 3 months ago, for a marriage, a citizenship application or a visa.
French marriage certificate
For a divorce, a change of name or a registration abroad.
French criminal record
Bulletin no. 3, apostilled and translated for a visa, a job or a residence permit.
Death certificate
For an estate, a notary or a bank abroad.
Diplomas, notarial deeds, Kbis
Certified copies, powers of attorney and company documents.
How it works
5 steps, one point of contact
Your request
Document, destination country, what the foreign authority requires. A few lines are enough.
Free review
Formalities identified and a detailed quote within 24 business hours.
Paperwork in France
Receiving, obtaining or making your document compliant.
Apostille or legalisation
Depending on the destination country and the applicable procedure.
Delivery
By email if the document is electronic, otherwise by tracked international shipping.
Prices
Clear prices, a quote before anything starts
You only pay for the services your case needs. Nothing starts without your approval.
| Service | When do you need it? | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Review of your case | Always, before anything is sent | Free |
| Administrative handling in FranceObtaining or regularising, receiving, coordination, follow-up | Document to obtain or to regularise | €189 |
| Additional documentIn the same case | Several certificates for the same procedure | €149 |
| Apostille | Hague Convention countries | €89.90 |
| Express Apostille | Urgent, eligible and complete case | €145.90 |
| Legalisation | Countries outside the Hague Convention | €89.90 |
| Certified translation | If the foreign authority requires it | €60 / page |
What the handling fee includes
- Analysis of your situation and of the destination country's requirements
- Preparing and following up the request with the competent office
- Receiving and checking the document in France
- Preliminary formalities before the apostille, excluding fees charged by third parties
- A dedicated contact and email updates at every step
Why use us
On your own from abroad, or supported in France
| On your own from abroad | With GO APOSTILLE | |
|---|---|---|
| International shipments | 2 to 3 | Only 1 |
| Offices to contact | Several, to find yourself | None, we coordinate |
| Check before sending | Risk of rejection on arrival | Yes, free |
| Follow-up | You chase every office | One dedicated contact |
FAQ
Your questions about French documents from abroad
Is GO APOSTILLE an official service?
No. GO APOSTILLE is a private assistance service, partnered with notaries and independent from the French administration. Some certificates can be requested free of charge from official services, for example on service-public.fr or from the Central Civil Registry for French citizens born abroad. Our service covers the full handling of your case in France: obtaining, regularising, apostille, translation and shipping.
How do I get a birth certificate less than 3 months old when I live abroad?
We prepare the request with you and give our address in France as the delivery address. The certificate is received in France, checked, apostilled if needed, then shipped to your country of residence in a single international shipment.
Can you request a civil status certificate on my behalf?
For some certificates, such as a full copy of a birth certificate, only the person concerned and certain family members may apply. In that case, we prepare the request with you: you just confirm it and we take care of the rest.
Do I need to sign a power of attorney?
It depends on the document and the office involved. If a power of attorney or an ID is needed, we tell you during the review of your case and provide the template to sign.
How much does it cost?
€189 incl. VAT per document, €149 per additional document in the same case. Apostille or legalisation costs €89.90, Express Apostille €145.90 and certified translation €60 per page. The review of your case is free and you receive a quote before anything starts.
How long does it take?
The timeframe mostly depends on the office issuing the document. We give you an estimated timeframe in the quote and keep you informed at every step.
Which countries do you ship to?
Worldwide, by tracked international shipping. When the apostille is issued electronically, we can send you the document by email.
What if you can't handle my case?
We check this during the free review, before any payment. If we cannot act on your behalf, we tell you and explain the steps to follow.
Free quote
Get your case reviewed
Describe what you need: you will receive the required steps and a detailed quote.
- ✓Free, no commitment
- ✓No document to send before we reply
- ✓Reply within 24 business hours
Prefer to talk to us directly?💬 WhatsApp : +33 7 61 03 29 78✉️ info@go-apostille.comMonday to Friday, 9 am – 6 pm (Paris time)
GO APOSTILLE is a private assistance service operated by GO VISA WORLD SAS, partnered with notaries and independent from the French administration. It is not affiliated with any public service. Some certificates can be obtained free of charge from the competent authorities; our fees cover the handling and coordination of your case.
Whether a document can be obtained or regularised on a client's behalf depends on its nature, the office involved and the applicable rules. An ID, a power of attorney or other supporting documents may be requested. Feasibility is confirmed during the free review, before any payment.