Identity card of a minor: first request
Verified 27 April 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
You wish to make a first request ID card for a minor? One French minor may have an identity card whatever his age (even a baby). The procedure varies according to whether the application is made in France or abroad and according to the age of the minor. In any case, the identity card is free of charge. We present you the steps of the process.
In France
Step-by-step approach
The place of application does not depend on the domicile. The minor and his legal representative can go to any town hall, provided that it is equipped with a recording station.
Who shall I contact
Warning
Many town halls require that the file be filed only by appointment.
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It is possible to prepare the approach by making a online pre-applicationBut it's not an obligation. Pre-application saves time when submitting the file.
We have to present the documents originals.
The documents to be provided vary according to whether the minor already has a passport or not :
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The minor has a valid passport
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
Custody is alternating
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
Custody is exercised exclusively by one of the two parents
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
The minor has an expired passport
Expiry date: less than 5 years
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
Expiry date: more than 5 years
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
The minor has no passport
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
Custody is alternating
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
Custody is exercised exclusively by one of the two parents
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
FYI
In order for a usage name (double name) not yet on an identity document to be mentioned, other documents may be requested to justify the use of the name of other parent.
You have to go to the chosen place with the supporting documents.
The minor and his legal representative must show up together at the counter. Their presence is indispensable.
The legal representative must exercise parental authority. It could be the father, mother or guardian. He has to show his own ID.
Then, it all depends on the age of the minor:
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Before 12 years
The legal representative signs the photo stub with the mention the father, the mother or the guardian.
Between 12 and 13 years
The minor's fingerprints are taken at the counter.
The legal representative signs the photo stub, accompanied by the mention the father, the mother or the guardian.
From 13 years old
The minor's fingerprints are taken at the counter.
If his legal representative agrees, the minor can sign the photo stub.
Otherwise, it is the legal representative who affixes his signature, accompanied by the mention the father, the mother or the guardian.
The identity card is not manufactured on site and therefore cannot be issued immediately.
The manufacturing time depends on the location and period of the request. It takes several weeks and, as the summer holidays approach, delays can extend.
It is possible to follow the request on the website of theANTS: titleContent :
If a mobile phone number has been entered during the request, an SMS will be sent when the identity card is available.
The situation varies according to the age of the minor:
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Before 12 years
The legal representative must go to the ticket office to collect the identity card.
The identity card that is issued is a card that is presented under a new format (the size of a credit card).
It must be removed in the 3 months of making it available.
After this time, the card is destroyed.
From 12 years
The legal representative must go to the counter with his child to retrieve the ID card.
The identity card that is issued is a card that is presented under a new format (the size of a credit card).
It must be removed in the 3 months of making it available.
After this time, the card is destroyed.
The identity card of a minor is valid for 10 years.
If it reaches the age of majority before its expiry date, it can continue to use it. He doesn't need to ask for a new card.
Abroad
Step-by-step approach
The minor and his legal representative must move at the Embassy or Consulate of France the country in which they wish to apply.
But beware, the service may require that the file be filed only by appointment. It is necessary to inquire on the website of the consulate or embassy, or by phone.
Who shall I contact
You can prepare the process by making a online pre-applicationBut it's not an obligation. Pre-application saves you time when submitting the application.
We have to present the documents originals.
The documents to be provided vary according to whether the minor already has a passport or not :
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The minor has a valid passport
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
Custody is alternating
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
Custody is exercised exclusively by one of the two parents
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
The minor has an expired passport
Expiry date: less than 5 years
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- Passport of the minor
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
Expiry date: more than 5 years
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
The minor has no passport
The documents to be provided vary according to the minor's family situation:
The minor's parents live together
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor's parents are separated or divorced
The documents to be provided vary according to the mode of custody of the minor:
Custody is alternating
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Please note
In case of alternating custody, it is possible to mention the 2 addresses of the minor on the identity document. In this case, it is necessary to present:
- Proof of alternate residence (copy of the judge's decision, divorce agreement or parental agreement)
- And 2 proof of address (one for each parent).
Custody is exercised exclusively by one of the two parents
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
It is also necessary to bring all ddocument establishing the exclusive exercise of parental authority by the parent applying for the minor.
The minor has only one parent
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
The minor is represented by another legal representative
Parental authority may be delegated to a third party (child welfare or guardian).
The following documents must be submitted:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months and conforms to standards
- Identity document of the legal representative submitting the application
- Proof of delegation of parental authority (e.g. judgment of the family judge)
- In the absence of a passport or if he is more than 5 years old, it is necessary to check whether the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If this is not the case, a birth certificate from less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if the nationality is not stated in the birth certificate
- 1 proof of address on behalf of the legal representative submitting the application
- In case of pre-application, pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (it is advisable to print the pre-application summary).
Warning
If the legal representative is a Child Welfare Representative (Ase), it is also necessary to provide document proving his professional quality (professional card, attestation of the departmental council).
FYI
In order for a usage name (double name) not yet on an identity document to be mentioned, other documents may be requested to justify the use of the name of other parent.
You have to go to the chosen place with the supporting documents.
The minor and his legal representative must show up together at the counter. Their presence is indispensable.
The legal representative must exercise parental authority. It could be the father, mother or guardian. He has to show his own ID.
The identity card is not manufactured on site and is therefore not issued immediately.
Manufacturing times depend on the location and period of the request.
It is possible to follow the progress of the application on the website of theANTS: titleContent :
If a mobile phone number has been entered during the request, an SMS will be sent when the identity card is available.
The situation varies according to the age of the minor:
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Before 12 years
The legal representative must be present either at the place of filing of the file or with a authorized honorary consul or a head of diplomatic or consular post to retrieve the ID card.
The identity card that is issued is a card that is presented under a new format (the size of a credit card).
It must be removed in the 3 months of making it available.
After this time, the card is destroyed.
From 12 years
The legal representative must show up with his child either at the place where the application was lodged, or authorized honorary consul or a head of diplomatic or consular post to retrieve the ID card.
The identity card that is issued is a card that comes in a new format (the size of a bank card).
It must be removed in the 3 months of making it available.
After this time, the card is destroyed.
The identity card of a minor is valid for 10 years.
If it reaches the age of majority before its expiry date, it can continue to use it. He doesn't need to ask for a new card.
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