Change the address on your certificate of registration

Verified 06 mars 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Your situation

  • You want to change your address
  • Your old address is in France
  • Your vehicle has a registration type 123 AB 45
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On the internet

Step-by-step approach

If your request requires verification, documents may be requested by the instructor service. You will then need to have a digital copy (photo or scan) of the following documents:

  • Proof of address less than 6 months at your new address
  • Certificate of Registration
  • Valid ID.

If a third party does the process for you, they must have a digital copy of the mandate signed and your identity document.

The procedure is carried out on the ANTS website.

You must have (or create) an ANTS user account or login to the ANTS website by logging in, either via France Connect, or via the application France identity

Change the address of its

If you do not have the necessary IT equipment and / or if you have difficulties with the internet:

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

The consequences differ depending on the format of the registration plate (AB 123 CD or 123 AB 01) and the number of address changes made on the registration certificate:

Form AB 123 CD

Up to 3 address changes per certificate of registration

A self-adhesive address change label to stick on your certificate of registration is going to be manufactured.

This allows you to keep your registration certificate, up to the limit of 3 declarations change of address.

4th change of address by certificate of registration

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Form 123 AB 01

A new certificate of registration is issued.

The change of address is free within the limit of 3 declarations changes of address.

If it's your 4e change of address, the cost is €2.76.

If you have an old license plate (format 123 AB 01), the cost is €2.76.

An online service allows to follow the progress of the process:

Track your application for a Certificate of Registration

For the first 3 address changes, a sticker will be sent by La Poste by normal mail. So you can't track his shipment.

When it comes to the 4e change of address, a new certificate of registration will be sent to you.

You will receive the final registration certificate, sent by La Poste in followed letter, at your home within a period that may vary.

It may take a few days or even weeks to process your application for a registration certificate for the most complex cases. Timelines also vary depending on the time of year: a high volume of applications can extend processing time.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, letterbox number, floor, corridor, staircase, “resident at home”, etc.).

Your mailbox must show your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your registration certificate either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number has been communicated to you by email or SMS if you have entered your mobile phone number.

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Please note

Upon receipt of your registration certificate, if you hold a national identity card (CNI) in bank card format, you can also download your digital certificate of registration in the application France identity.

You must keep the old certificate of registration for 5 yearsand then destroy it.

Qualified Professional

Step-by-step approach

You must be in possession of a proof of address less than 6 months at your new address.

You must also submit other documents such as:

  • Certificate of Registration
  • Valid ID.
  • Form cerfa no. 13757 of mandate to a professional

A list of qualified professionals is available on the website of theANTS: titleContent.

Registration as AB 123 CD

Up to 3 address changes per certificate of registration

A self-adhesive address change label to stick on your certificate of registration is going to be manufactured.

This allows you to keep your registration certificate, up to the limit of 3 declarations change of address.

4th change of address by certificate of registration

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Registration as 123 AB 01

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Cost of tax

  • The change of address is free within the limit of 3 declarations change of address.
  • If it's your 4e change of address, the cost is €2.76.
  • If you have an old license plate (123 AB 01), the cost is €2.76.

Cost of the service

In addition to the cost of the tax, the professional will charge you a sum corresponding to the service he performs on your behalf.

This amount is freely fixed by the professional.

An online service allows to follow the progress of the process:

Track your application for a Certificate of Registration

For the first 3 address changes, a sticker You will be sent by La Poste by regular mail. So you can't track his shipment.

When it comes to the 4e change of address, a new certificate of registration will be sent to you.

You will receive the final registration certificate, sent by La Poste in followed letter, at your home within a period that may vary.

It may take a few days or even weeks to process your application for a registration certificate for the most complex cases. Timelines also vary depending on the time of year: a high volume of applications can extend processing time.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, letterbox number, floor, corridor, staircase, “resident at home”, etc.).

Your mailbox must show your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your registration certificate either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number has been communicated to you by email or SMS if you have entered your mobile phone number.

Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement

Please note

Upon receipt of your registration certificate, if you hold a national identity card (CNI) in bank card format, you can also download your digital certificate of registration in the application France identity.

Change of address online

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • 34 00 - Information on registration certificate or driver's license

    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

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