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of driving licences

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Sworn translations of driving licences to drive abroad

Agreements between France and foreign countries allow driving licences to be exchanged. If you meet the requirements, you can make an official application to obtain a driving licence in your new country of residence. In this case, you will need to provide a sworn translation of your current driving licence, carried out by a sworn translator appointed by the courts to certify the strict conformity of the translated document.

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Our team can translate your driving licence in 28 languages, even urgently if the situation requires it. The translation of your official documents is certified by a sworn translator appointed by the Court of Appeal and the Courts to guarantee its conformity and legal validity.

Why have a driving licence translated  ?

Having your driving licence translated is often necessary when you move to a foreign country. To obtain a driving licence in your new country of residence, you may be asked to provide a sworn translation of your current driving licence.

This translation must be produced by a sworn translator appointed by the courts to guarantee its accuracy and validity. The sworn translation enables the relevant authorities in the destination country to check the information on the driving licence, such as the authorised vehicle categories, the date of issue and any restrictions. This information can then be included on the future driving licence.

Why does the translation of a driving licence have to be certified ?

The translation of a driving licence must be certified, as this ensures that the translation is true to the original document. Certification is carried out by a sworn translator appointed by the Court of Appeal and the Courts, who certifies the accuracy of the translation with his or her signature and stamp. This certification is important for the French or foreign authorities: it guarantees the accuracy of the translation and therefore the validity of the driving licence in the new country of residence. A certified translation is therefore essential to obtain a driving licence in a foreign country, where it may be required for various administrative formalities.

When do I need to have my driving licence translated ?

A sworn translation of a driving licence is often required to exchange it when moving to a foreign country. For example, if you come from a non-European country and move to France, a driving licence exchange is compulsory, and your foreign licence will only be accepted for one year.

French nationals moving abroad should also find out about the procedures for exchanging driving licences, which may include a sworn translation into the language of the country of residence. Holders of a French driving licence may also need a sworn translation for certain countries during long-term stays. We therefore suggest to take the necessary steps in advance so that you can drive legally in your destination country, whatever the length of your stay.

What languages can I have my driving licence translated into ?

AB Traduction translates into 28 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Albanian, Arabic, Azeri, Brazilian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Spanish, Finnish, Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Japanese, Laotian, Lithuanian, Dutch, Urdu, Punjabi, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Slovenian, Turkish and Vietnamese

Fill in the online form to indicate the source language and the target language.

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