How do I give power of attorney to another voter?

If you are absent or unable to travel to the polling station, you can give power of attorney to someone you trust.

You can choose the person of your choice; he or she must be registered on the voters list. On the day of the vote, the nominee will be required to surrender at your polling station to vote for you.

In the context of the European elections, you can appoint a european citizen.

You can give power of attorney at any time and up to one day before the vote. However, it is advisable to do so as soon as possible in order to ensure that the power of attorney is taken into account by your municipality.

How do I apply for a proxy?

You can submit your power of attorney request online or via a paper form.

To make a proxy request online, you must:

• go to the online service Power of Attorney and connect via FranceConnect;
• Enter an email address.
• seize your voting commune;
• fill in the information of the elector to whom you provide power of attorney (you must know his date of birth, his first names, his name, the commune where he votes);
• go to a police station, gendarmerie or a place welcoming the public with a proof of identity and the e-mail indicating the reference of your request.

You will receive a e-mail receipt, and then a validation or invalidation of your power of attorney.

To make a proxy request via a paper form, you can:

• fill in Cerfa form No 14952*03 at home and print (on 2 sheets, no double-sided);
• or fill out a form on the spot at a police station, gendarmerie, judicial court or a place welcoming the public (defined by the prefect).

In both cases, you will need to:

• present yourself in person at a police station, gendarmerie, court or public place (defined by the prefect);
• present you with the completed form and proof of identity;
• indicate your national voter number;
• enter the surnames, forenames, date of birth and national number of elector of the person to whom you issue the power of attorney;

A receipt will be provided.

How do I apply for a power of attorney if you are unable to travel?

If an illness, hospitalization or disability prevents you from traveling, a police officer or gendarme can go to your home or location (Ehpad, hospital...) to verify your identity.

A written application must be made and accompanied by a attestation on honor which indicates that you cannot move.