DD-214 / Military Records · France
DD-214 / Military Records Apostille for France
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a DD-214 / Military Records in France — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
France accepts a U.S. apostille. Your DD-214 / Military Records needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified French translation typically required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 24 January 1965
- Issuing authority
- Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center
- Translation
- Certified French translation typically required.
Is France a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for France since 24 January 1965, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in France with no embassy step.
The route to France
A DD-214 / Military Records is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For France, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to France for residency, marriage, long-stay visas. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the DD-214 / Military Records
How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your DD-214 / Military Records yet, we can request it and prepare it for France in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for France
Certified French translation typically required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a DD-214 / Military Records to France. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in France.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in France.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
DD-214 / Military Records for France — FAQ
Is France part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for France since 24 January 1965, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a DD-214 / Military Records for France?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a DD-214 / Military Records to France?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for France?
Certified French translation typically required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the DD-214 / Military Records for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for France in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most France orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: DD-214 / Military Records — full guide · All documents for France · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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