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Article 202 of the French Code of civil procedure

The attestation shall contain an account of the facts that the author witnessed or personally observed.

It shall mention the author’s surname, forenames, date and place of birth, place of residence and profession.
It mentions the surname, first names, date and place of birth, place of residence and profession of its author as well as, if applicable, his relationship of kinship or marriage to the parties, subordination to them, collaboration or community of interest with them.

It shall also state that it has been drawn up with a view to its production in court and that its author is aware that a false attestation on his part exposes him to penal sanctions.

The attestation must be written, dated and signed by its author. The author must attach to it, in original or photocopy, any official document proving his identity and bearing his signature.

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Article 202
L’attestation contient la relation des faits auxquels son auteur a assisté ou qu’il a personnellement constatés.

Elle mentionne les nom, prénoms, date et lieu de naissance, demeure et profession de son auteur ainsi que, s’il y a lieu, son lien de parenté ou d’alliance avec les parties, de subordination à leur égard, de collaboration ou de communauté d’intérêts avec elles.

Elle indique en outre qu’elle est établie en vue de sa production en justice et que son auteur a connaissance qu’une fausse attestation de sa part l’expose à des sanctions pénales.

L’attestation est écrite, datée et signée de la main de son auteur. Celui-ci doit lui annexer, en original ou en photocopie, tout document officiel justifiant de son identité et comportant sa signature.

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