ID card of a major: in case of loss
Verified 30 May 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
You have lost your identity card and you want get a new card ?
We will take you through the process step by step. It differs depending on whether the loss occurred in France or abroad.
In France
Step-by-step approach
The location of the application does not depend on your home: you can in any town hall, provided that it is equipped with a recording station.
The list of equipped town halls is available online:
Who shall I contact
Warning
many city councils require that such a case be filed only by appointment.
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Search for an appointment for an ID card request
You can prepare the process by making a online pre-applicationBut it's not an obligation.
Pre-application saves you time when filing the file.
You need to buy a tax stamp by an amount of €25 (€12.50 in Guyana).
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You pre-apply online
You can buy the tax stamp at the end of the pre-application process.
You don't pre-apply
You have 2 options: either buy the stamp on the internet or buy it in a tobacco office.
You want to buy the stamp on the internet
You must use an online service:
You want to buy the stamp in a tobacco office
You can buy a tax stamp in a tobacco office if it is equipped with the app Authorized point of sale.
The documents have to be submitted originals.
The documents you need to present vary depending on whether you have a passport or not:
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You have a valid passport
You must submit the following documents:
- Your passport
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Declaration of loss: to be completed on site or using the form cerfa no. 14011
- Tax stamp
- If you have made a pre-request: pre-request number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the procedure (it is advisable to print the pre-request summary)
You have an expired passport
Its expiry date is less than 5 years old
You must submit the following documents:
- Your passport
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Declaration of loss: to be completed on site or using the form cerfa no. 14011
- Tax stamp
- If you have made a pre-request: pre-request number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the procedure (it is advisable to print the pre-request summary)
Its expiry date is more than 5 years old
You must submit the following documents:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Declaration of loss: to be completed on site or using the form cerfa no. 14011
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
- Tax stamp
- If you have made a pre-request: pre-request number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the procedure (it is advisable to print the pre-request summary)
You don't have a passport
You must submit the following documents:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Declaration of loss: to be completed on site or using the form cerfa no. 14011
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
- Tax stamp
- If you have made a pre-request: pre-request number and/or QR code obtained at the end of the procedure (it is advisable to print the pre-request summary)
Your presence is essential to take fingerprints.
You have to come with all the necessary documents.
The identity card is not manufactured on site and therefore cannot be issued immediately.
The manufacturing lead time depends on the location and period of the application. It takes several weeks and, as the summer holidays approach, the delays may increase.
Warning
if the city hall only receives by appointment, it must also be taken into account the time to obtain this appointment.
You can track your request on the websiteANTS: titleContent :
If you provided a mobile phone number when you requested it, you will receive a text message when the card is available.
You must remove the card personally instead of filing the file.
It must be withdrawn within 3 months. After that time, it will be destroyed.
The ID card is in the form of a credit card.
The card is valid for 10 years.
Abroad
Step-by-step approach
The process is being done consulate or embassy. But be careful, the service may require that the file be filed only by appointment. Find out more on the internet or by phone.
Who shall I contact
The documents have to be submitted originals.
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You have a valid passport
You must submit the following documents:
- Your passport
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
If you wish to use a common name that is not already on the passport, other documents are required depending on the nature of the second name: husband's name or other parent's name.
Warning
when you go to the consulate or embassy, you will need to buy a tax stamp from €25 on the spot. It is recommended to inquire beforehand about the authorized payment methods.
You have an expired passport
Its expiry date is less than 5 years old
You must submit the following documents:
- Your passport
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
If you wish to use a common name that is not already on the passport, other documents are required depending on the nature of the second name: husband's name or other parent's name.
Warning
when you go to the consulate or embassy, you will need to buy a tax stamp from €25 on the spot. It is recommended to inquire beforehand about the authorized payment methods.
Expiry date: over 5 years
You must submit the following documents:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
If you wish to use a common name that is not already on the passport, other documents are required depending on the nature of the second name: husband's name or other parent's name.
Warning
when you go to the consulate or embassy, you will need to buy a tax stamp from €25 on the spot. It is recommended to inquire beforehand about the authorized payment methods.
You don't have a passport
You must submit the following documents:
- 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- 1 proof of domicile
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
If you wish to use a common name that is not already on the passport, other documents are required depending on the nature of the second name: husband's name or other parent's name.
Warning
when you go to the consulate or embassy, you will need to buy a tax stamp from €25 on the spot. It is recommended to inquire beforehand about the authorized payment methods.
Your presence is essential to take fingerprints.
You have to come with all the necessary documents and have a authorized means of payment to purchase the tax stamp.
If you wish to collect the identity card from a authorized honorary consulHowever, this must be indicated at the counter when the file is submitted.
The identity card is not manufactured on site and is therefore not issued immediately.
Manufacturing lead times depend on the location and time period of the application.
You can follow your request on the websiteANTS: titleContent :
Track your identity card request
If you provided a mobile phone number when you requested it, you will receive a text message when the ID card is available.
You must pick up your card at the place of filing or at a authorized honorary consul.
It must be withdrawn within 3 months. After this period, the new card is destroyed.
The ID card is in the form of a credit card.
The card is valid for 10 years.
Who can help me?
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