Theft of driver's license
Verified 03 January 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Your French driver's license was stolen? We tell you how to apply for a new license depending on who you are in France or abroad.
You are in France
Step-by-step approach
You have to make a flight declaration in a police station or in a gendarmerie brigade.
You can make a online pre-complaint and then sign your complaint on the spot at a police station or gendarme brigade you choose.
One flight report receiptyou are then handed over.
While waiting for your new license, the receipt allows you to drive only in France, for 2 months from the reporting date.
You can download a Secure Driving Rights Certificate (SDA) on-site My Points Allowed.
The ADCS makes it possible to to justify your driving rights.
ADCS is valid for 4 months as of its issue and can be reissued.
It is valid only in France.
In case of road traffic control, you can introduce it in paper or dematerialized form.
After obtaining the receipt for your flight report, you must apply for a driving license.
The application is made online on the website of the ANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
Prepare the following documents in numeric format (photographed or scanned) :
- Flight declaration receipt
- Digital photo-signature
If you want to send a photo ID in paper format, it is proposed to download and send the photo signature deposit form (FPS) during the online procedure. - Proof of identity
- Entitlement of domicile less than 6 months
- If you are a foreigner: proof of your normal residence in France if you are a Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque or national European (EU/EEA), or proof of the regularity of your stay in France (residence permit) if you are a national of another State
- For a Class C or D license, medical opinion (form cerfa no. 14880)
If you do not provide medical advice, you will get a duplicate with the same validity period as the stolen license. - Dematerialized tax stamp (€25)
Please enter your phone number to stay informed of the progress of your application and the dispatch of your driving license.
Apply online for a new driver's license in case of loss or theft
One on-line service allows you to track your driver's license application.
Track the progress of a driving license application
You're abroad
If your French driver's license is stolen while you are abroad, the demand for a new license from this country varies if your normal residence is in France or abroad.
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Your normal residence is in France
Your normal residence is in France if you are in one of the 2 situations following:
- You live in France 185 days or more per year (6 months) due to personal and/or professional ties
- Your personal attachments are located in France but you are abroad to pursue your studies, a training, one internship or for the execution of a fixed-term assignment.
If you are abroad as part of a Working Holiday programme (PVT), check with your embassy to find out if you have student or worker status.
You have a postal address in France
The application for a new driving license is made online on the website ofANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
1. Declare theft of the driving license
You must file a flight declaration with the appropriate local authorities.
2. Download a secure certificate of driving rights (optional)
You can download a Secure Certificate of Driving Rights (ADCS) from the My Points Allowed.
The ADCS allows you to justify your driving rights.
The ADCS is valid for 4 months from its issue and can be reissued.
It is valid only in France.
In case of road traffic control in France, you can submit it in paper or dematerialized format.
3. Have the flight declaration endorsed by your consulate or embassy
You must then have the declaration or receipt stamped by your consulate or embassy.
The receipt is valid for 2 months for the French authorities but check with the local authorities if it allows you to drive.
Who shall I contact
4. Apply for a new driver's license
The process is done online on the website of theANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
Prepare the following documents in digital format (scanned or photographed):
- Receipt of the flight declaration made out by the foreign authorities and endorsed by the competent consular or diplomatic post, and its translation into French by a certified translator
- Digital photo-signature
If you want to send a photo ID in paper format, it is proposed to download and send the photo signature deposit form (FPS) during the online procedure. - Entitlement of identity
- Entitlement of domicile less than 6 months
- If you are a foreigner: proof of your normal residence in France if you are a Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque or national European (EU/EEA), or proof of the regularity of your stay in France (residence permit) if you are a national of another State
- Proof of the right of residence in the country where you are established
- Justification for maintaining your normal residence in France: either a document certifying that you are pursuing studies, training, internship or a fixed-term assignment in that country, or a document certifying your residence in France for 185 days or more during the year preceding the receipt of your request by the instructor service. For example, a lease agreement, rent receipt, gas, electricity, or landline bills, a certificate of domicile issued by the energy supplier.
- For a Class C or D license, medical opinion (form cerfa no. 14880)
If you do not provide medical advice, you will get a duplicate with the same validity period as the stolen license. - Dematerialized tax stamp (€25)
Enter your phone number to stay informed of the progress of your application and the shipment of your driving license.
Apply online for a new driver's license in case of loss or theft
5. Monitor the progress of the application for a driving license
One on-line service allows you to track your driver's license application.
Track the progress of a driving license application
You have a mailing address only abroad
The application for a new driving license is made online on the website ofANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
The address of domicile to be declared on the ANT website is the address of residence at the time of issue of the driving license.
You can retrieve this information on the My Points Allowed site.
1. Declare theft of the driving license
You must file a flight declaration with the appropriate local authorities.
2. Download a secure certificate of driving rights (optional)
You can download a Secure Certificate of Driving Rights (ADCS) from the My Points Allowed.
The ADCS allows you to justify your driving rights.
The ADCS is valid for 4 months from its issue and can be reissued.
It is valid only in France.
In case of road traffic control in France, you can submit it in paper or dematerialized format.
3. Have the flight declaration endorsed by your consulate or embassy
You must then have the declaration or receipt stamped by your consulate or embassy.
The receipt is valid for 2 months for the French authorities but check with the local authorities if it allows you to drive.
Who shall I contact
4. Prepare the documents to be provided and apply for a new driving license
Prepare the following documents in digital format (scanned or photographed):
- Receipt of the flight declaration made out by the foreign authorities and endorsed by the competent consular or diplomatic post, and its translation into French by a certified translator
- Consular Registration
- Digital photo-signature
If you want to send a photo ID in paper format, it is proposed to download and send the photo signature deposit form (FPS) during the online procedure. - Entitlement of identity
- Entitlement of domicile under 6 months abroad
- If you are a foreigner: proof of your normal residence in France if you are a Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque or national European (EU/EEA), or proof of the regularity of your stay in France (residence permit) if you are a national of another State
- Proof of the right of residence in the country where you are established
- Justification for maintaining your normal residence in France: either a document certifying that you are pursuing studies, training, internship or a fixed-term assignment in that country, or a document certifying your residence in France for 185 days or more during the year preceding the receipt of your request by the instructor service. For example, a lease agreement, rent receipt, gas, electricity, or landline bills, a certificate of domicile issued by the energy supplier.
- For a Class C or D license, medical opinion (form cerfa no. 14880)
If you do not provide medical advice, you will get a duplicate with the same validity period as the lost license. - Dematerialized tax stamp (€25)
Apply online for a new driver's license in case of loss or theft
4. Recover the new driving license
Your driving license will be sent to your consulate/embassy of residence abroad.
Your normal residence is abroad
Your normal residence is abroad if you stay there more than 185 days per year (more than 6 months) for reasons other than pursuing your studies, following a training course, a traineeship or carrying out a fixed-term assignment.
If your normal residence is in a country European when your French driving license is stolen, address yourself to authorities competent of this country for obtain one new permit.
Indeed, the French authorities are no longer competent to renew your license.
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Your normal residence is in France
Your normal residence is in France if you are in one of the 2 situations following:
- You live in France 185 days or more per year (6 months) due to personal and/or professional ties
- Your personal attachments are located in France but you are abroad to pursue your studies, a training, one internship or for the execution of a fixed-term assignment.
If you are abroad as part of a Working Holiday programme (PVT), check with your embassy to find out if you have student or worker status.
You have a postal address in France
The application for a new driving license is made online on the website ofANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
1. Declare theft of the driving license
You must file a flight declaration with the appropriate local authorities.
2. Download a secure certificate of driving rights (optional)
You can download a Secure Certificate of Driving Rights (ADCS) from the My Points Allowed.
The ADCS allows you to justify your driving rights.
The ADCS is valid for 4 months from its issue and can be reissued.
It is valid only in France.
In case of road traffic control in France, you can submit it in paper or dematerialized format.
3. Have the flight declaration endorsed by your consulate or embassy
You must then have the declaration or receipt stamped by your consulate or embassy.
The receipt is valid for 2 months for the French authorities but check with the local authorities if it allows you to drive.
Who shall I contact
4. Apply for a new driver's license
The process is done online on the website of theANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
Prepare the following documents in digital format (scanned or photographed):
- Receipt of the flight declaration made out by the foreign authorities and endorsed by the competent consular or diplomatic post, and its translation into French by a certified translator
- Digital photo-signature
If you want to send a photo ID in paper format, it is proposed to download and send the photo signature deposit form (FPS) during the online procedure. - Entitlement of identity
- Entitlement of domicile less than 6 months
- If you are a foreigner: proof of your normal residence in France if you are a Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque or national European (EU/EEA), or proof of the regularity of your stay in France (residence permit) if you are a national of another State
- Proof of the right of residence in the country where you are established
- Justification for maintaining your normal residence in France: either a document certifying that you are pursuing studies, training, internship or a fixed-term assignment in that country, or a document certifying your residence in France for 185 days or more during the year preceding the receipt of your request by the instructor service. For example, a lease agreement, rent receipt, gas, electricity, or landline bills, a certificate of domicile issued by the energy supplier.
- For a Class C or D license, medical opinion (form cerfa no. 14880)
If you do not provide medical advice, you will get a duplicate with the same validity period as the stolen license. - Dematerialized tax stamp (€25)
Enter your phone number to stay informed of the progress of your application and the shipment of your driving license.
Apply online for a new driver's license in case of loss or theft
5. Monitor the progress of the application for a driving license
One on-line service allows you to track your driver's license application.
Track the progress of a driving license application
You have a mailing address only abroad
The application for a new driving license is made online on the website ofANTSANTS : National Securities Agency.
The address of domicile to be declared on the ANT website is the address of residence at the time of issue of the driving license.
You can retrieve this information on the My Points Allowed site.
1. Declare theft of the driving license
You must file a flight declaration with the appropriate local authorities.
2. Download a secure certificate of driving rights (optional)
You can download a Secure Certificate of Driving Rights (ADCS) from the My Points Allowed.
The ADCS allows you to justify your driving rights.
The ADCS is valid for 4 months from its issue and can be reissued.
It is valid only in France.
In case of road traffic control in France, you can submit it in paper or dematerialized format.
3. Have the flight declaration endorsed by your consulate or embassy
You must then have the declaration or receipt stamped by your consulate or embassy.
The receipt is valid for 2 months for the French authorities but check with the local authorities if it allows you to drive.
Who shall I contact
4. Prepare the documents to be provided and apply for a new driving license
Prepare the following documents in digital format (scanned or photographed):
- Receipt of the flight declaration made out by the foreign authorities and endorsed by the competent consular or diplomatic post, and its translation into French by a certified translator
- Consular Registration
- Digital photo-signature
If you want to send a photo ID in paper format, it is proposed to download and send the photo signature deposit form (FPS) during the online procedure. - Entitlement of identity
- Entitlement of domicile under 6 months abroad
- If you are a foreigner: proof of your normal residence in France if you are a Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque or national European (EU/EEA), or proof of the regularity of your stay in France (residence permit) if you are a national of another State
- Proof of the right of residence in the country where you are established
- Justification for maintaining your normal residence in France: either a document certifying that you are pursuing studies, training, internship or a fixed-term assignment in that country, or a document certifying your residence in France for 185 days or more during the year preceding the receipt of your request by the instructor service. For example, a lease agreement, rent receipt, gas, electricity, or landline bills, a certificate of domicile issued by the energy supplier.
- For a Class C or D license, medical opinion (form cerfa no. 14880)
If you do not provide medical advice, you will get a duplicate with the same validity period as the lost license. - Dematerialized tax stamp (€25)
Apply online for a new driver's license in case of loss or theft
4. Recover the new driving license
Your driving license will be sent to your consulate/embassy of residence abroad.
Your normal residence is abroad
Your normal residence is abroad if you stay there more than 185 days per year (more than 6 months) for reasons other than pursuing your studies, following a training course, a traineeship or carrying out a fixed-term assignment.
If your normal residence is in a country European when your French driving license is stolen, address yourself to authorities competent of this country for obtain one new permit.
Indeed, the French authorities are no longer competent to renew your license.
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