Death Certificate (for probate) â France ðŦð·
Notaire · Acte de notoriÃĐtÃĐ + dÃĐclaration de succession via notaire
France only recognises the Death Certificate (for probate) once it carries certified French (assermentÃĐ) translation and MFA Apostille.
Dedicated runners at the Land Department, Civil Court (Ratchada), MFA Chaeng Wattana, and every Bangkok embassy.
Why France insists on this document: RÃĐserve hÃĐrÃĐditaire mandatory for children â Apostille + traducteur assermentÃĐ.
Forced heirship: mandatory · Estate tax: Droits de succession 5-60% (relationship-based).
End-to-end: prepare Death Certificate (for probate) at District Registrar (1-5 days) â French (assermentÃĐ) translation â MFA â Apostille â Notaire.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Notaire requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Death Certificate (for probate)
Filed at District Registrar (1-5 working days).
- 3
French (assermentÃĐ) translation
Registrar-listed translator with estate/tax glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File with Notaire
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does France accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
Mandatory â reserved share must be preserved; we structure accordingly.
Destination estate tax?
Droits de succession 5-60% (relationship-based)
Probate route?
Acte de notoriÃĐtÃĐ + dÃĐclaration de succession via notaire
Translation language?
French (assermentÃĐ), by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.
Estimated total cost?
20-100 āļāļēāļ + translation THB 1,000-2,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + destination court fees.
Timeline?
10-21 working days for document preparation + 60-180 days for overseas probate.