Lost or stolen ID: How to buy a tax stamp?

Verified 24 August 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

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In France

Your ID was lost or stolen?

In this case, renewal costs €25. You can buy a tax stamp either on the internet or at a tobacco shop.

On the Internet

Are you going to pre-apply on the ANTS website?

Pre-application saves you time when filing the file.

You can buy the tax stamp at the end of the pre-application process:

Pre-application for a 1st identity card application

You will use the cardboard form that will be given to you at the counter?

You can buy the tax stamp at stamps.impots.gouv.fr:

Tax Stamp Online Purchase - ID Card

The electronic stamp can be issued on 2 media:

  • PDF document with a 2D code that can also be scanned directly from a phone or tablet by the service responsible for receiving your request
  • SMS containing the 16-digit stamp identifier that will be accepted by the agent in charge of processing your file.
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.

In Guyana

Your ID was lost or stolen?

In this case, renewal costs €12.50. You can buy the tax stamp on the internet or at a tobacco office.

On the Internet

Are you going to pre-apply on the ANTS website?

Pre-application saves you time when filing the file.

You can buy the tax stamp at the end of the pre-application process:

Pre-application for a 1st identity card application

You will use the cardboard form that will be given to you at the counter?

You can buy the tax stamp at stamps.impots.gouv.fr:

Tax Stamp Online Purchase - ID Card

The electronic stamp can be issued on 2 media:

  • PDF document with a 2D code that can also be scanned directly from a phone or tablet by the service responsible for receiving your request
  • SMS containing the 16-digit stamp identifier that will be accepted by the agent in charge of processing your file.
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.

Abroad

You don't have to provide a tax stamp.

You can pay in cash. Some consulates also accept payment by credit card, check or wire transfer. Consult the consulate's website to find out how to pay.