Romanian-French Translation in Paris

Need a Romanian-French translation in Paris? France is home to over 700,000 Romanian nationals, with Île-de-France accounting for a large share. Romanian is one of the most requested languages at Paris prefectures and at OFII. This guide explains which documents require a sworn translation in Paris and how to obtain one quickly online.

Romanian community in Paris and Île-de-France

Romanians form one of the largest EU immigrant communities in France. In Paris and the surrounding departments (Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine), Romanian nationals work in construction, catering, healthcare, IT and finance. They regularly interact with:

• Île-de-France prefecture (residence permits, naturalisation)
• OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration)
• Paris city halls (1st–20th arrondissements, for civil registration)
• CAF (family allowance fund)
• CPAM (national health insurance)

All these bodies require certified French translations of Romanian documents. Despite Romania's EU membership, Romanian-language documents are not accepted in French administrations without a sworn translation.

Most common Romanian documents translated in Paris

• Birth certificates (naturalisation, civil marriage in France)
• Marriage and divorce certificates
• Criminal record extract (cazier judiciar) for naturalisation or employment
• Diplomas and transcripts (professional equivalence, ENIC-NARIC France)
• Romanian identity cards and passports
• Apostilled notarial documents and powers of attorney
• Property and inheritance deeds

Sworn translation in Paris: process and turnaround times

In France, a sworn translator (traducteur expert judiciaire) is registered with a Court of Appeal. For Paris-based procedures, translators registered with the Cour d'appel de Paris are most commonly requested, though translators registered with any French Court of Appeal are equally recognised.

With TranslateBE, the process is entirely online: scan your document, upload it, receive a fixed quote within one hour, and get your certified translation by email within 24–48 hours. A physical stamped copy can be posted on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Île-de-France prefecture accept Romanian translations ordered online?

Yes. The prefecture requires that the translation be produced by a sworn translator registered with a French Court of Appeal. The ordering method (online or in person) has no bearing on the translation's legal validity. TranslateBE works exclusively with court-registered translators.

Is the Romanian criminal record (cazier judiciar) accepted directly?

No. The cazier judiciar must be accompanied by a certified French translation for any French administrative procedure — naturalisation, long-stay visa, change of status or employment in a regulated sector. The French translation must be produced by a sworn translator.

How long is a sworn Romanian-French translation valid in France?

There is no legal expiry date for the translation itself. However, the underlying document (birth certificate, criminal record) may have its own validity period set by the requesting administration — typically three to six months for criminal records. Always check the specific requirements of the institution you are submitting to.