Applying for a national identity card for the first time
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To simplify the process of obtaining a National Identity Card, you can make a pre-application online. You must be of French nationality and go to the municipal government office in person to complete your application.
Préparer les documents à fournir
Documents to provide
Prepare the supporting documents for your appointment at the municipal office:
- the pre-application number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the process (to save time, we advise you to print out the pre-application summary)
- a passport-size photo that is less than 6 months old and is an accurate likeness
- proof of address less than one year old
- a birth certificate less than 3 months old, unless you are presenting a secure passport that is valid or expired less than 5 years ago, or if the civil registry of your commune of birth is digital-only
- proof of French nationality (only if you do not hold a valid secure passport or one that has been expired for less than 5 years and if your nationality is not shown on your birth certificate). This does not apply if you were born in France or abroad to a French parent or to a foreign parent who was born in France, or if your birth certificate mentions your French nationality (e.g. gained by naturalisation decree or by declaration).
If you are a minor, you will need to provide:
- parents' proof of address less than one year old (original + photocopy)
- proof of identity of the parent who is applying (original + photocopy)
Les grandes étapes de la démarche
10 minutes pour faire votre démarche
- 1Sign in or create an account
- 2Enter the reason for the pre-application
The reason is essential for determining the content of the information required for the pre-application. It will not be modifiable thereafter
- 3Enter your vitals
The "*" character indicates a mandatory field
- 4Enter your nationality
The "*" character indicates a mandatory field
- 5Enter the address and contact details
The telephone number you enter when applying will only be used to send a text message to let you know when the document is available.
- 6Confirm the pre-application
Carefully reread the information in your summary. Once validated, the pre-application cannot be modified and any error may result in failure to issue your document
- 7Save the pre-application number and/or the QR code
You will need these details when you visit the municipal office.
You must keep your pre-application number and present it when you validate your pre-application at the municipal office.
Please note that the online pre-application is valid for 12 months. You must complete your application with an appointment at the municipal office within 12 months.
- 8Book an appointment at the municipal office.Locate an authorised municipal office
Don't forget to show your pre-application number; without it, you will have to fill out a Cerfa form to validate your application.
Book an appointment at the municipal office. - 9Prepare the supporting documents for your appointment at the municipal office
- 10Track the progress of the application
Log on to your ANTS space and enter the application number given by the municipal office in the tracking module.