Minor's identity card: first application

Verified 08 December 2023 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior

Do you want your minor child to have a national identity card?

One French miner may have an identity card regardless of age (even a baby).

The procedure varies according to whether the application is made in France or abroad and according to the age of the minor.

In all cases, the identity card is free.

We present you the steps of the process.

Application in France

Step-by-step approach

The location of the application does not depend on your home: you can go to 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.

L'ANTS: titleContent provides a search engine allowing you to find an appointment in a town hall equipped with:

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.

Pre-application for a 1st identity card application

The documents have to be submitted originals.

The documents to be provided vary depending on whether the minor already has a passport or not:

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The minor has a valid passport

Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 1 proof of domicile
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • Parent's proof of domicile with whom the minor has his habitual residence
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 2 proof of domicile (one for every parent)
  • Proof of alternate residence (agreement between parents or decision of the judge)
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

He has a passport whose validity date has passed

The passport has been expired for less than 5 years
Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 1 proof of domicile
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 1 proof of domicile of the parent with whom the minor has his habitual residence
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 2 proof of domicile (one for every parent)
  • Proof of alternate residence (agreement between parents or decision of the judge)
  • 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)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The passport has expired for more than 5 years
Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

He has no passport

Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The minor and his/her supervisor must report set at the counter.

The person responsible must exercise parental authority. It can be the father, the mother or the guardian. He has to show his own ID.

Secondly, it depends on the age of the minor:

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He's between 0 and 12 years old

The manager signs the photo heel with the mention the father, the mother or the guardian.

He is between 12 and 13 years old

The miner's fingerprints are taken at the counter.

The person in charge signs the photo heel, accompanied by the mention the father, the mother or the guardian.

He is at least 13 years old

The miner's fingerprints are taken at the counter.

If the manager agrees, the miner can sign the photo heel.

If not, the person responsible shall sign it, accompanied by the endorsement the father, the mother or the guardian.

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 :

Follow your ID card request

If you provided a mobile phone number when you requested it, you will receive a text message when the card is available.

The situation varies according to the age of the minor:

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The minor is under 12 years of age

The manager must go to the counter to collect the identity card.

The identity card that is issued is a card that comes in a new format (the size of a bank card).

It must be removed within 3 months of its availability.

After this period, the card is destroyed.

The minor is 12 years of age or older

The manager has to go to the counter with her child to retrieve the identity card.

The identity card that is issued is a card that comes in a new format (the size of a bank card).

It must be removed within 3 months of its availability.

After this period, the card is destroyed.

The identity card of a minor is valid for 10 years.

If it becomes an adult before its expiry date, it may continue to use it. He doesn't need to ask for a new card.

Abroad

Step-by-step approach

You have to move consulate or embassy. But be careful, the service may require that the file be filed only by appointment. Inquiries should be made either on the consulate or embassy website or by telephone.

The documents have to be submitted originals.

The documents to be provided vary depending on whether the minor already has a passport or not:

Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement

The minor has a valid passport

Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 2 proof of domicile (one for every parent)
  • Proof of alternate residence (agreement between parents or decision of the judge)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

He has a passport whose validity date has passed

The passport has been expired for less than 5 years
Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 1 proof of domicile of the parent with whom the minor has his habitual residence

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

  • Minor's passport
  • 1 photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
  • Identity document of the parent who files the application
  • 2 proof of domicile (one for every parent)
  • Proof of alternate residence (agreement between parents or decision of the judge)

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The passport has expired for more than 5 years
Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

He has no passport

Parents live together

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor's habitual residence has been established in one of the parents

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The parents are separated and the minor is in alternate custody

The documents to be submitted are as follows:

FYI  

if you want the minor to use a common name (dual name), you will be asked for other documents to justify the use of the other parent's name.

The minor and his/her supervisor must report set at the counter.

The person responsible must exercise parental authority. It can be the father, the mother or the guardian. He has to show his own ID.

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.

The situation varies according to the age of the minor:

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The minor is under 12 years of age

The person in charge must present himself at the place where the file is lodged or at a authorized honorary consul to retrieve the identity card.

The identity card that is issued is a card that comes in a new format (the size of a bank card).

It must be removed within 3 months of its availability.

After this period, the card is destroyed.

The minor is 12 years of age or older

The manager must introduce himself with her child instead of filing the file or with a authorized honorary consul to retrieve the identity card.

The identity card that is issued is a card that comes in a new format (the size of a bank card).

It must be removed within 3 months of its availability.

After this period, the card is destroyed.

The identity card of a minor is valid for 10 years.

If it becomes an adult before its expiry date, it may continue to use it. He doesn't need to ask for a new card.

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