Change the address on his certificate of registration

Verified 10 January 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Carte grise You are moving and you want to know your obligations regarding the registration certificate (ex-) of your vehicle? You have 1 month to change the address. The procedure is carried out on the Internet or through a authorized motor vehicle professional. It is no longer possible to make the request at the prefecture or sub-prefecture. We present you the information you need to know to complete the process.

Attention:

  • If you were a resident of a foreigners country and you settle in France, specific rules apply.
  • If you have a vehicle on long-term leasing (LLD) or leasing (financial leasing), the owner (the lender) must complete the process. Contact them to find out what documents to send them.
  • If the declaration of change of residence is not made in time, any landlord or tenant may be punished with the fine provided for contraventions of section 4e class (€135).

On the Internet

A digital copy device (scanner, digital camera, smartphone or tablet equipped with a photo function) is required.

You must have (or create) an ANTS user account or use FranceConnect.

If you have to pay the tax, you must have a credit card for payment at the validation stage.

Step-by-step approach

You must have a digital copy (photo or scan) of a proof of domicile less than 6 months old at your new address.

If the request requires further verification, documents may be requested by the instructor service such as:

  • Certificate of registration
  • Valid ID ID

If a third party makes the request for you, they must also have a digital copy of the mandate signed and your identity document.

The consequences differ depending on the format of the registration plate (AB 123 CD or 123 AB 01) and the number of changes of address made on the registration certificate.

Form AB 123 CD

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Up to 3 changes of address per certificate of registration

A change of address sticker  to stick to your certificate of registration It's going to be made.

This allows you to keep your Certificate of Registration, up to 3 statements change of address.

4th change of address by certificate of registration

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Registration in the form 123 AB 01

A new certificate of registration is issued.

  • The change of address is free up to 3 statements changes of address
  • If it is your 4e change of address, cost is €2.76
  • If you have an old license plate (size 123 AB 01), the cost is €2.76

You can use the online service available on the ANTS website:

Carte grise Change sa address

Alternatively, you can use the Internet change of address online service, which alerts the Ministry of the Interior and several public and private bodies simultaneously (examples:CPAM : CPAM : Primary health insurance fund,Ircantec : Ircantec : Supplementary pension institution for non-permanent officials of the State and public authorities,Caf : Caf : Family Allowance Fund, La Poste, France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)...).

Online address change

You can register your approach at any time, but you must complete it later, and especially in case of a change, with the following information:

  • Vehicle registration
  • Your new address (the old address will be pre-filled)

If you do not have the necessary computer equipment and/or if you have problems with the Internet:

Of numeric dots (with computers, printers and scanners) are available in each prefecture and in most sub-prefectures. You can do the walk there. You can be helped by digital mediators if you have problems using the Internet.

You can also be accompanied in your approach by a France Services house :

Who shall I contact

An online service allows you to track the status of your request:

Carte grise Follow your application for a certificate of registration (ex-

For the first 3 address changes, a sticker will be sent to you by regular mail.

When it comes to the 4e change of address, you will receive a new certificate of registration.

You will receive the final certificate of registration, sent by La Poste in letter followed, at your home in a period which may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, mailbox number, floor, hallway, staircase, "resident", etc.).

Your mailbox must contain your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your ticket either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number was sent to you by email or SMS if you provided your mobile phone number.

With registration number

Please note

Carte grise You must keep the old certificate of registration (ex- for 5 yearsand then destroy it.

With an authorized professional

Step-by-step approach

You must have a proof of domicile less than 6 months old at your new address.

You must also submit other documents such as:

  • Certificate of registration
  • Valid ID ID

If a third party makes the request for you, they must also have a digital copy of the mandate signed and your identity document.

Registration in the form AB 123 CD

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Up to 3 changes of address per certificate of registration

A change of address sticker  to stick to your certificate of registration It's going to be made.

This allows you to keep your Certificate of Registration, up to 3 statements change of address.

4th change of address by certificate of registration

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Registration in the form 123 AB 01

A new certificate of registration is issued.

Tax Cost
  • The change of address is free up to 3 statements change of address
  • If it is your 4e change of address, cost is €2.76
  • If you have an old license plate (123 AB 01), the cost is €2.76
Cost of the service

In addition to the cost of the tax, the trader will charge you a sum corresponding to the service he performs on your behalf.

This amount is freely fixed by the trader.

A list of qualified professionals is available on theANTS : ANTS : National Securities Agency.

An online service allows you to track the status of your request:

Carte grise Follow your application for a certificate of registration (ex-

For the first 3 address changes, a sticker will be sent to you by regular mail.

When it comes to the 4e change of address, you will receive a new certificate of registration.

You will receive the final certificate of registration, sent by La Poste in letter followed, at your home in a period which may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, mailbox number, floor, hallway, staircase, "resident", etc.).

Your mailbox must contain your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your ticket either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number was sent to you by email or SMS if you provided your mobile phone number.

With registration number

Online address change

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