Document Checklists

Documents Needed for Property Purchase

#### Identity and Status Documents - [ ] Valid passport or national ID card - [ ] Birth certificate (apostilled) - [ ] Marriage certificate (if applicable, apostilled) - [ ] Divorce decree (if applicable, apostilled) - [ ] Death certificate of spouse (if applicable) - [ ] PACS certificate (if applicable) - [ ] Single status certificate (if required)

#### Financial Documents - [ ] Bank statements (3-6 months) - [ ] Proof of income (salary slips, tax returns) - [ ] Employment contract - [ ] Mortgage pre-approval (if applicable) - [ ] Proof of funds for cash purchase - [ ] Gift letters (if applicable) - [ ] Business accounts (if self-employed)

#### For Company Purchases (SCI) - [ ] Company statutes - [ ] Registration documents - [ ] Board resolution - [ ] Shareholder list - [ ] Company bank details

#### Additional Documents - [ ] Power of attorney (if not attending in person) - [ ] Insurance proof - [ ] All documents translated by sworn translator - [ ] Multiple copies of all documents

Documents to Receive from Seller

#### Property Documents - [ ] Title deeds - [ ] Last 3 years of tax bills - [ ] Copropriété documents (if applicable) - [ ] Meeting minutes (3 years) - [ ] Service charge statements

#### Technical Diagnostics - [ ] Energy performance (DPE) - [ ] Asbestos report - [ ] Lead report - [ ] Termite report - [ ] Gas installation report - [ ] Electrical installation report - [ ] Natural risk report - [ ] Septic tank report - [ ] Pool safety certificate

#### Planning Documents - [ ] Planning permissions - [ ] Building completion certificates - [ ] Renovation permissions - [ ] Boundary agreements

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