France publishes clarifications on new apostille procedures

France publishes clarifications on new apostille procedures with exceptions on the official portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law

France sets new rules for apostille fees

As part of its ongoing reform of the document legalization process, the French Ministry of Justice has issued an order regulating the fees charged for apostille services. The text of the regulation is available on the Legifrance portal.

France сreates official signatures database to launch apostille reform

On March 25, 2025, the French Ministry of Justice issued an order establishing a personal data processing system known as the “National Public Signatures Database.” This register has been created to support the implementation of the country's apostille reform.

France has completed another phase of the apostille reform

French municipalities have appointed special representatives who will interact with the High Council of Notaries regarding apostille matters. This is reported by MAIRE INFO.

France to reform apostille procedure

The authority to certify documents with an apostille will be transferred from the courts of appeal to the notary chambers from January 1, 2025. This was reported by La Gazette Du Midi, citing the head of the Toulouse Notary Chamber, Hubert Letignier.

Apostille, legalization and recognition of degrees issued in France

Degrees, certificates and other educational documents issued in France have no legal force abroad. Therefore, an apostille may be required in a number of cases, most notably when enrolling in graduate or post-graduate studies.

Germany tightens border controls over COVID-19

German Chancellor Helge Braun warned that Germany is now experiencing "the most dangerous phase of the pandemic," and the third wave of the epidemic threatens to be worse than the second due to a more contagious mutation of the virus.

New restrictions in France in connection with COVID-19

Paris and 15 other French departments have introduced a lockdown for four weeks.

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