Legal certificates of foreign law
A Certificat de Coutume (Certificate of Custom/Law) is a legal document that certifies the laws and customs of a foreign country regarding specific matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, or other civil procedures. French authorities (mairies, tribunals, notaires) require this certificate when a foreign national is involved in legal proceedings in France. The certificate is typically issued by the consulate or embassy of the person's country of origin.
Foreign nationals planning to marry in France, involved in divorce proceedings, inheritance matters, adoption, or any legal situation where French authorities need proof of foreign law.
Required for marriage in France as a foreigner
Accepted by all French mairies and tribunals
Certifies your country's legal requirements
Simplifies legal proceedings involving foreign law
We handle the full consular process
Available for multiple legal purposes
We determine the exact type of Certificat de Coutume you need and the issuing authority.
We prepare the required documents, translations, and forms for the consulate.
We submit your application to the relevant consulate or embassy.
The consulate reviews and issues the certificate. We follow up to ensure timely processing.
We collect the certificate and deliver it to you, ready for submission to French authorities.
Fees include our service charge plus consular fees. Contact us for the current rates for your specific country.