Can I still apply for a registration certificate by mail?

Verified 25 February 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

No, you can no longer ask a certificate of registration (previously called ₪) by mail. You you can no longer go to the prefecture or sub-prefecture, or send your file there.

The steps are done on internet.

You can carry out these procedures yourself on the Internet on the website of the National Agency for Secure Securities (ANTS).

Registration (ANTS site)

National Secured Securities Agency (ANTS)

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Some numeric points (with computers, printers and scanners) are available in every prefecture and most sub-prefectures. You can complete the process there. You can be helped by digital mediators if you encounter difficulties with the use of the internet.

You can also be accompanied in your approach by a house France Services.

Who shall I contact

You can ask a authorized automotive professional by the Ministry of the Interior to carry out certain procedures for you, including:

  • Registration of a new vehicle (including moped)
  • Registration of a second-hand vehicle with French plates (including moped)
  • Change of Tenant (for Lessors)
  • Change of address (that of the tenant can only be done by the renter)
  • Change of owner of a used vehicle (only the rental companies can change the owner of a rental vehicle)
  • Declaration of purchase or disposal of a vehicle
  • Demonstration End-of-Use Request
  • Application for an administrative status certificate (non-pledge certificate)
  • Reissue of Provisional Certificate of Registration (CPI)
  • Declaration of purchase or disposal for destruction
  • Declaration of destruction of a vehicle.

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Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • To be helped in the accomplishment of the process if you have difficulties with the internet

    France Services / House of services to the public

  • To be helped in the accomplishment of the process if you have difficulties with the internet

    Digital Hotspot

  • For further information on the approach

    A national interactive voice server providing automated responses to the Certificate of Registration (formerly known as a "registration"), driver's license, national identity card and passport.

    If the user does not obtain the answer to his question relating to the registration certificate or the driving license, he will be put in contact with an advisor of France Titres, the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS).

    By phone

    From the city:

    34,00 (cost of a local call)

    From overseas:

    09 70 83 07 07

    From the foreigner:

    +33 9 70 83 07 07