Lost, stolen or damaged hunting license: how to request a duplicate?
Verified 14 August 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)
The request for a duplicate hunting permit is to be sent to theOFB: titleContent. In case of hunting permit issued by a prefecture or sub-prefecture before the 1ster in september 2009, you must attach an initial certificate of issuance to the application.
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FYI
The French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) has replaced the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife (ONCFS) since 1er January 2020.
General scenario
Step-by-step approach
You have to make a online pre-application from duplicate.
After you have made the online pre-application for duplicate, you must create a paper file.
Your file must include the form cerfa no. 13944 that you received as a result of your online pre-application:
- This form contains a declaration of honor to sign, attesting that you are not in the cases of incapacity and prohibition that may hinder the issuance of the hunting license
- If you are a minor or adult under guardianship, the form contains an authorization from your legal representative that he has to sign.
You must also attach the following documents:
- 1 photo ID conforms to standards less than 6 months old.
- Duplex copy of a valid ID (national identity card or passport). If you are a foreigner, resident card or residence permit)
- Proof of payment made at the time of online pre-application of the duplicate, corresponding to the amount of the fee for issuing the duplicate (€30)
Address the folder by post to theOFB: titleContent :
Who shall I contact
By post
French Office for Biodiversity
Hunting Permit Service
BP 20
78612 LE PERRAY EN YVELINES CEDEX
One certificate of application for a duplicate valid for temporary hunting is sent to you by post if you meet the following conditions:
- You have a valid hunting permit
- You respect the conditions for validation of the hunting permit.
This certificate allows you to hunt for 2 months, time to receive the duplicate.
In case of control, you must present the certificate, a piece of identity with photograph, the validation of your certificate with a departmental federation of hunters and your certificate of insurance.
If your application file is complete, you will receive a duplicate of your hunting license in a 2 months delay following the filing of your application.
This duplicate cancels any hunting permit or duplicate previously issued.
If you do not receive a response of theOFB: titleContent in the 2 months depending on your duplicate request, this means that your request is denied.
Permit issued by a prefecture before September 2009
Step-by-step approach
The application for an initial attestation of issuance of the hunting permit shall be made on free paper.
Your request must indicate your names, first names, date and place of birth and, if possible, the number and the date your original hunting license was issued.
If you have retained a copy of your original hunting permit (front + back), attach it to your shipment.
Send your request to the prefecture or sub-prefecture that issued you the hunting permit.
You have to make a online pre-application from duplicate.
After you have made the online pre-application for duplicate, you must create a paper file.
Your file must include the form cerfa no. 13944 that you received as a result of your online pre-application:
- This form contains a sworn declaration relating to the causes of incapacity and prohibition that may prevent the issuance of the hunting permit
- If you are a minor or adult under guardianship, the form contains an authorization from your legal representative that he has to sign.
You must also attach the following documents:
- 1 photo ID conform to standards less than 6 months old.
- Duplex copy of a valid ID (national identity card or passport). If you are a foreigner, resident card or residence permit)
- Original of the certificate of initial issuance of the hunting permit for any permit issued by a prefecture or sub-prefecture before 1er September 2009
- Proof of payment made at the time of online pre-application of the duplicate, corresponding to the amount of the fee for issuing the duplicate (€30).
Please note
The prefectural certificate of initial issuance right obligatory be attached to your application even if you provide the original of your deteriorated license or a copy of your license.
Address the folder by post to theOFB: titleContent :
Who shall I contact
By post
French Office for Biodiversity
Hunting Permit Service
BP 20
78612 LE PERRAY EN YVELINES CEDEX
One certificate of application for a duplicate valid for temporary hunting is sent to you by post if you meet the following conditions:
- You have a valid hunting permit
- You respect the conditions for validation of the hunting permit.
This certificate allows you to hunt for 2 months, time to receive the duplicate.
In case of control, you must present the certificate, a piece of identity with photograph, the validation of your certificate with a departmental federation of hunters and your certificate of insurance.
If your application file is complete, you will receive a duplicate of your hunting license in a 2 months delay following the filing of your application.
This duplicate cancels any hunting permit or duplicate previously issued.
If you do not receive a response of theOFB: titleContent in the 2 months depending on your duplicate request, this means that your request is denied.
Online pre-application for duplicate hunting permit
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French Office for Biodiversity (OFB)
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French Office for Biodiversity
Hunting Permit Service
BP 20
78612 LE PERRAY EN YVELINES CEDEX
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