Document Apostille Services in All 50 States
Moving to France? We provide expedited federal apostilles for FBI background checks through the U.S. Department of State, along with state-level Secretary of State apostilles for birth certificates, marriage certificates, and diplomas across all 50 states for 100% acceptance by French consulates, Préfectures, and mairies.
French consulates, Préfectures, and mairies strictly require U.S. vital records, police records, and academic credentials to be apostilled from the state the document originated from and certified French translation before acceptance.
U.S. citizens moving to France for retirement or sabbatical must submit an apostilled FBI criminal background check, marriage certificate (if applicable), and financial affidavits.
U.S. citizens hired by French employers under a CDI or CDD contract require apostilled university degrees, professional certificates, and background checks alongside their work authorization (autorisation de travail).
Highly skilled employees, entrepreneurs, researchers, and artists relocating to France require apostilled university degrees, professional credentials, and corporate appointment letters.
To enter into a Civil Solidarity Pact (PACS) or marry in France, French mairies mandate apostilled birth certificates (issued within 3-6 months), Single Status Affidavits (Certificat de Célibat), and Certificat de Coutume.
Students enrolling in French universities or Grandes Écoles must provide apostilled high school diplomas, university transcripts, and financial sponsor declarations.
Applying for French citizenship by descent (par filiation) or naturalization requires a comprehensive dossier of state-apostilled birth, marriage, and ancestral records with certified translations.
U.S. businesses registering subsidiaries, opening commercial bank accounts, or filing with the French Commercial Court (Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce) require apostilled state-issued Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, Certificates of Good Standing, and Powers of Attorney.
Get your U.S. documents authenticated and officially prepared for use in France.
Identify the U.S. documents needed for your France visa or application (such as your FBI background check, birth/marriage certificates, or diplomas). In Las Vegas? Get fingerprinted for your FBI Background Check at our Summerlin location with 30-minute electronic results. If you already have your documents, proceed to Step 2.
Upload your FBI background check PDF or images of your vital records and diplomas to our secure online portal. Our specialists review them to verify state and federal compliance before you mail any physical records.
Once verified, drop off original vital records or diplomas at our Las Vegas office, or mail them to us using tracked FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Note: Electronic FBI background check PDFs can be processed 100% digitally without mailing paper.
Once authenticated, we package your official apostilles along with certified translations if requested. Pick up in-person or have documents shipped securely to your home or directly overseas via FedEx/DHL.
Verify the exact document prerequisites demanded by French Préfectures, consulates, and municipal authorities.
France processes visas and legal filings through 10 consular posts across the U.S. Nevada residents are served by the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles. Residents in other states are served by consulates in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and Washington D.C.
All official records presented to French authorities must be translated into French by a certified sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) after apostille authentication.
We authenticate vital, academic, and corporate records from all 50 states for legal use in France.
An apostille for France is an official certificate that verifies the authenticity of U.S. public documents (such as FBI background checks, birth certificates, and marriage certificates) for use in France. Since both the United States and France are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, a standard Hague apostille is the only legal certification required by French authorities.
For state-issued vital records (birth, marriage, or divorce certificates), the apostille must be issued by the Secretary of State where the document was originally recorded. For federal documents like FBI Background Checks, the apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
French authorities strictly enforce recency requirements for vital records. In many civil proceedings (such as marriage, PACS, and citizenship), birth and marriage certificates must have been issued within the preceding 3 to 6 months. FBI background checks submitted for visa renewals or residency permits typically must be dated within 90 days of your appointment.
Additionally, the apostille certificate must be physically attached to the certified document or e-apostille verification sheet. Once apostilled, documents must be translated into French. We ensure your documents meet all exact state, federal, and French consular guidelines before shipping.
Expedited processing for documents issued by any U.S. state (e.g. birth, marriage, and death certificates, academic diplomas, transcripts, or notarized legal documents). We offer complete local and online notary services if your document requires it first.
Expedited Authentication/Apostille at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for federal agency documents such as U.S Court Documents, Certificate of Naturalization, Petition for Name Change, DD214, FBI Background check and more.
Expedited federal legalization for FBI background check reports. Upload your original federal PDF report directly to our secure server, and we will handle the Washington D.C. routing to deliver your apostille in 16 days.
French Préfectures, mairies, and universities require all English-language documents to be officially translated. We translate and certify your apostilled records into French for 100% acceptance.
Calculate your state or federal apostille costs online in seconds, or connect directly with our team for a free consultation.
For clients living in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Pahrump areas, we offer a professional mobile pick up service. An expert Apostille Specialist will travel directly to your home or office to pick up your documents.
If notarization is required, our specialist can perform it on-site before securely transporting your documents back to our main service center for expedited state or federal processing.
Get answers to the most common questions about authenticating U.S. documents for use in France.
No need to obtain your FBI background check beforehand. We handle the entire process, from digital fingerprinting to your federal apostille. Visit our Las Vegas service center or schedule mobile fingerprinting, receive your official electronic FBI report in as little as 30 minutes, and let us submit it directly to the U.S. Department of State for apostille processing.
10-14 Business Days
Book an appointment or simply walk in. Get fingerprinted in just 10 minutes, and we'll take care of the rest. Your apostilled FBI background check will be delivered securely to your door.
Many foreign authorities and consulates require a certified, notarized translation of your apostilled documents before they can be officially accepted. At iPride, our in-house certified linguists provide guaranteed USCIS-approved and sworn translations in over 90 languages. Complete your apostille first, then order your certified translation online with fast turnaround and transparent pricing.
Handled directly by our dedicated certified team — no third-party referrals. Learn more about certified translations.