Citizen Census, JDC and National Service

Every Frenchman from 16 years must first make the mandatory citizen census to then participate in the Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC). If he does not take these steps, he cannot register for state examinations and competitions (driver's license, baccalaureate...) before 25 years. A Frenchman who has done his military service can prove it with a attestation of services performed or, in the case of an exemption, certificate of military position.