Proof of Identity & Document Witnessing Service in France

This service is designed to assist individuals who require a lawyer in France to witness the signing of important documents or attest to their identity, witness oaths etc. Typical situations include:

Passport Renewal: People from other countries who are living in France and need to renew their national passport will often require a lawyer or similar figure to verify their identity

Pensions & Investments: Expats managing pensions and investments in their home country will often need to verify their identity in order to be able to manage their investments and make orders for financial transfers.

Asset sales: Expats or those currently residing in France who are in the process of selling a property in their home country - or a third country - will often need to verify their signature approving the sale of the property.

Business professionals: Entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in cross-border transactions that involve local legal requirements.

• Discuss with a lawyer your particular requirements
• Arrange an appointment at an office convenient to your location
• Quick processing of your documentation
• Stamping and attestment of the required documentation
• Confirmation cover letter from the lawyer if necessary

• Consultation: The client contacts the lawyer to discuss their specific needs and to schedule an appointment.
• Document review: The lawyer reviews the client's documents to ensure they are suitable for witnessing.
• In-person meeting: The client and lawyer meet in person.
• Witnessing and attestation: The lawyer witnesses the signing of the documents and may also attest to the client's identity.
• Notarization: If required, the lawyer can notarise the documents to provide them with legal validity.
• Official Translation: an official translation from/to the local language can be arranged, where required.

By utilising this service, our clients can: 

1. Facilitate transaction in their home country/3rd countries without the need to travel
2. Avoid suffering financial penalties if unable to travel to finalise a transaction
3. Save time and money

1. Document review and validation
2. In-person meeting with the client
3. Witnessing the document signing
4. Attestation of client's identity
5. Optional notarisation of documents
6. Optional translation of documents
7. Provision of legal advice and guidance as needed.