3 things you should know about birth certificates in France
Let’s talk about the French love affair with birth certificates! The French really do love birth certificates - actes de naissance - and they are needed for almost everything here in France, from setting up your business to registering with the French healthcare system. Here are a few things to consider before submitting your birth certificate to the French authorities:⠀
The long version birth certificate is mandatory⠀
They are valid so long as the information they contain has not changed in any way
Some préfectures demand a birth certificate copy which is less than 3 months old! However, clarifying the reason why the certificate does not meet the rules of ‘recent issue’ in a supporting covering letter is one way of getting around this.⠀
Here at Patsy Valentin, we always translate and certify all of our clients’ birth certificates and provide a covering letter to ensure that they have the best possible chance of being accepted.⠀
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Are you having or have you had any issues with your birth certificate in France? Contact us for further details of our hand-holding service in France, or comment below. We’d love to hear from you!⠀