When purchasing property in France, the notary is responsible for opening and preparing your dossier. For this process, every buyer must provide a specific set of documents. In this article, we’ll explain what’s required and highlight the importance of documents related to the source of funds.
📋 List of Required Documents
To enable the notary to start preparing your dossier, you need to provide the following:
1️⃣ A copy of your passport: the page with your photo.
2️⃣ Birth certificate.
3️⃣ Marriage or divorce certificate.
4️⃣ Prenuptial agreement (if applicable).
5️⃣ Information about your profession or job title.
6️⃣ Full residential address with a postal code in your country of tax residency.
7️⃣ A unique email address for each buyer.
8️⃣ A unique phone number for each buyer.
💶 Source of Funds: Mandatory Documents
French law requires notaries to adhere to strict regulations regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). This means the notary is obligated to verify the buyer’s source of funds.
📎 What’s Needed:
🔹 Provide the notary with a document from the bank facilitating the transfer that confirms the source of funds.
👉 Example: This document could be a statement or a declaration of the source of funds, completed by your bank. We can provide you with an example in English.
⚠️ What If the Bank Refuses to Issue the Document?
If the bank refuses to issue the required document, you may provide the following instead:
✔ Any document proving your professional activity (e.g., employment contract, pay slips).
✔ Tax return for the last year in your country of tax residency.
✔ Any other supporting documents (e.g., proof of asset sales, inheritance, etc.).
📝 Advice for Buyers
1️⃣ Ensure you have a complete set of documents ready.
2️⃣ Start preparing source-of-funds documents in advance to avoid delays.
3️⃣ If you have any questions, contact us or your notary for clarification.
The process of buying property requires careful preparation, but your responsibility is simply to provide accurate and timely documentation. The notary will handle the rest.
💡 If you’d like more detailed advice, feel free to reach out to us!
Share this information with anyone planning to buy property in France.
📋 List of Required Documents
To enable the notary to start preparing your dossier, you need to provide the following:
1️⃣ A copy of your passport: the page with your photo.
2️⃣ Birth certificate.
3️⃣ Marriage or divorce certificate.
4️⃣ Prenuptial agreement (if applicable).
5️⃣ Information about your profession or job title.
6️⃣ Full residential address with a postal code in your country of tax residency.
7️⃣ A unique email address for each buyer.
8️⃣ A unique phone number for each buyer.
💶 Source of Funds: Mandatory Documents
French law requires notaries to adhere to strict regulations regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). This means the notary is obligated to verify the buyer’s source of funds.
📎 What’s Needed:
🔹 Provide the notary with a document from the bank facilitating the transfer that confirms the source of funds.
👉 Example: This document could be a statement or a declaration of the source of funds, completed by your bank. We can provide you with an example in English.
⚠️ What If the Bank Refuses to Issue the Document?
If the bank refuses to issue the required document, you may provide the following instead:
✔ Any document proving your professional activity (e.g., employment contract, pay slips).
✔ Tax return for the last year in your country of tax residency.
✔ Any other supporting documents (e.g., proof of asset sales, inheritance, etc.).
📝 Advice for Buyers
1️⃣ Ensure you have a complete set of documents ready.
2️⃣ Start preparing source-of-funds documents in advance to avoid delays.
3️⃣ If you have any questions, contact us or your notary for clarification.
The process of buying property requires careful preparation, but your responsibility is simply to provide accurate and timely documentation. The notary will handle the rest.
💡 If you’d like more detailed advice, feel free to reach out to us!
Share this information with anyone planning to buy property in France.