Signing a French notarial deed from abroad
Since 1 October 2025, notarial powers of attorney can be granted remotely, using the French notarial profession's secure identity check and a video call with the notary. You can sell, buy, inherit or make a gift in France without travelling.
Step by step
From the first call to your copy of the deed
- 1
First meeting
We review your matter by video call, at a time that suits your time zone.
- 2
Documents
You upload your documents securely; we tell you which foreign documents need translation or an apostille.
- 3
Identity check
You verify your identity through the notarial profession's secure system.
- 4
Signature
You sign the power of attorney by video call; the deed is then signed at the office and copies are sent to you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which deeds can be signed remotely?
Most deeds can be signed through a notarial power of attorney granted remotely by video call: sale, purchase, gift, succession deeds and estate partition. We confirm the right approach for your deed at the first meeting.
What do I need?
A valid identity document, a stable internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with a camera.
Do I need a notary or consulate in my country of residence?
The remote power of attorney is received directly by our office by video call, with no intermediary in your country of residence. French consulates have stopped drawing up notarial deeds, apart from those in Dakar and Abidjan.
Does it cost more than signing at the office?
The notary's fees are set by a regulated national scale and are the same whether you sign at the office or remotely.