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The Question of the Week
How do I authenticate my signature?
Publié le 06 septembre 2019 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The question: "I have to write an affidavit and I am asked to have my signature authenticated. Where can I do it?"
Service-public's response: “It’s called signing legalization. This procedure attests to the veracity of your signature on a private document (document written and signed by private individuals without the presence of a notary) by making it possible to verify that you are indeed the person concerned by the document. You can do this in the city hall.”
You can contact the city hall of your home free of charge (authentication of your signature must be done in your presence) with:
- the document with the original signature to be legalized;
- a piece of identification with your signature.
In the absence of an identity document, you must be accompanied by 2 witnesses with their identity documents and proof of domicile.
You can also call on the notary of your choice. The procedure is then paid for (fares are regulated only in the departments of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle).
If you live abroad, you should contact the French consulate or embassy in the same way.
FYI
Legalization of signature may not be required by a State administration, service or public establishment, a territorial authority or a State-controlled body.
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