Voters list: registration ex officio at 18
Verified 10 July 2024 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
Every Frenchman who becomes an adult is automatically registered to vote, under certain conditions. These conditions differ depending on whether he lives in France or abroad.
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- Are you going to vote in the next election?
- I'd like to. I have to go register for the town hall...
- No need, as soon as you are 18 years old, you will be officially registered on the electoral rolls. It's automatic.
Received wisdom: At 18, am I automatically registered to vote?
Expert's word: True, it's not a conventional wisdom.
Yes, when you turn 18, you will be automatically registered to vote.
But there is one condition: you must have done your citizen census beforehand.
This is a step to make with your city hall from the age of 16.
If, at age 18, you have not yet completed your citizen census, and you wish to vote, you will have to register to vote.
You can make this registration on the Service-public.fr website, or by mail to send to your city hall, or by going directly on site.
You will need to provide proof of domicile and proof of identity.
If you are unsure about your registration in your municipality (for example, in case of a move or if you have lost your voter card), or if you just want to check your polling station, you can use the online service called "Query your electoral situation" on the website Service-public.fr.
If you are French and you have made your citizen census at age 16, you are automatically registered to vote at age 18.
L'Insee: titleContent automatically enrolls you when you turn 18.
The Insee is based on the information you provided during your citizen census.
Consequently, you are automatically entered on the electoral list of the municipality where you were registered.
The electoral map is:
- Be handed over on the occasion of a citizenship ceremony organized by the mayor
- Sent by post no later than 3 days before the poll (election or referendum)
If you are absent on the day of the citizenship ceremony :
- Either you're invited to a future ceremony
- Either the card is sent by mail to your home no later than 3 days before 1er round of the election (or referendum)
- Either the card is made available to you on the day of the election at your polling station. You can get it by presenting your identity document
You can check your voter registration:
You are not automatically registered on the voters list at 18 years of age, if you did not complete your citizenship census, or if you did so late.
To be able to vote, you must then ask the City Hall to register.
You can do this year-round, online, on-site or by mail.
Warning
In New Caledonia, you must use a form.
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Online
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
By yourself
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
Through another person
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- A signed, written document stating that you are giving him this authority
- Your proof of identity
- Your proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
But to vote in a particular election, you must meet a deadline.
At the age of 18, you are automatically registered on the electoral list of the municipality you indicated when you made your citizen census.
If you have moved since your census, and want to vote in your new commune, you must ask your new mayor to register on his electoral lists.
The approach to take depends on the municipality where you live:
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Municipality of Metropolis
You can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, you must meet a deadline.
Register to vote in a particular election
The deadline for registration depends on the date of your move.
Moving until 6th Friday before 1st round
To vote in your new commune, you must register on the electoral list of your new commune no later than 6e Friday before 1er turn. You can do this:
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
Application to register online on the electoral lists
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
the city hall must receive your mail by 6e Friday before 1er tower.
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Photocopy of a proof of identity
- Photocopy of a proof of domicile less than 3 months
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Moving after the 6th Friday before the 1st round
When your move takes place after 6e Friday before 1er You cannot vote in your new municipality during this election.
FYI
If you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you move because of your work (unless transferred) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Your family members residing with you on the date of the move also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you are returned to your home after meeting the legal obligations of being employed, or released from a class recall, or demobilized, or having moved on your return to civilian life after the 6the Friday before 1er tower. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn, if you move because of your work (including transfer) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Family members who live with you on the date of the move (or transfer) also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Register at any time
You can do this:
Online
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- A signed, written document stating that you are giving him this authority
- Your proof of identity
- Your proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, French Polynesia, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
You can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, you must meet a deadline.
Register to vote in a particular election
The deadline for registration depends on the date of your move.
Moving until 6th Friday before 1st round
To vote in your new commune, you must register on the electoral list of your new commune no later than 6e Friday before 1er turn.
You can do this:
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
Application to register online on the electoral lists
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
the city hall must receive your mail by 6e Friday before 1er tower.
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Photocopy of a proof of identity
- Photocopy of a proof of domicile less than 3 months
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Moving after the 6th Friday before the 1st round
When your move takes place after 6e Friday before 1er You cannot vote in your new municipality during this election.
FYI
If you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you move because of your work (unless transferred) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Your family members residing with you on the date of the move also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you are returned to your home after meeting the legal obligations of being employed, or released from a class recall, or demobilized, or having moved on your return to civilian life after the 6the Friday before 1er tower. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn, if you move because of your work (including transfer) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Family members who live with you on the date of the move (or transfer) also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Register at any time
You can do this:
Online
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- A signed, written document stating that you are giving him this authority
- Your proof of identity
- Your proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Commune of La Réunion, Mayotte, Wallis and Futuna
You can register throughout the year, but to vote in a particular election, you must meet a deadline.
Register to vote in a particular election
The deadline for registration depends on the date of your move.
Moving until 6th Friday before 1st round
To vote in your new commune, you must register on the electoral list of your new commune no later than 6e Friday before 1er turn.
You can do this:
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
Application to register online on the electoral lists
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by 6e Friday before 1er tower.
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Photocopy of a proof of identity
- Photocopy of a proof of domicile less than 3 months
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Moving after the 6th Friday before the 1st round
When your move takes place after 6e Friday before 1er You cannot vote in your new municipality during this election.
FYI
If you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you move because of your work (unless transferred) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Your family members residing with you on the date of the move also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Specific situation justification (move for professional reasons)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn if you are returned to your home after meeting the legal obligations of being employed, or released from a class recall, or demobilized, or having moved on your return to civilian life after the 6the Friday before 1er tower. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Justification for the particular situation (return to civilian life...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can register on the electoral list of your new municipality up to 10e day before 1er turn, if you move because of your work (including transfer) after 6e Friday before 1er tower. Family members who live with you on the date of the move (or transfer) also have this time to register. You can do this:
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- Written and signed document certifying that you have given him this authority
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Warning
The City Hall must receive your mail by the 10the day before 1er tower.
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Special situation justification (transfer...)
FYI
If you can't make this step on time and you're still registered in your former municipality, you will be able to vote there by making a proxy before election day.
Register at any time
You can do this:
Online
Warning
You can apply online on condition have already reached the age of 18.
You must provide the following scanned documents:
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Proof of identity
On the spot
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
You can have someone do this for you.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
- A signed, written document stating that you are giving him this authority
- Your proof of identity
- Your proof of domicile less than 3 months
- Cerfa Form No. 12669 (also available in town hall)
By mail
You must submit the following documents:
- Cerfa Form No. 12669
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 3 months
Municipality of New Caledonia
You must register onthe general list of electors of your new commune.
If you can't do it on time, you can vote by proxy in your former commune.
Abroad
To vote, you may need to register to vote.
It depends on your situation with regard to the register of French nationals established outside France :
You can check your subscription to the register of French nationals established outside France using this online service:
Register of French outside France - Consular registration
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You're on the foreigner's register
When you turn 18, you are automatically registered on the consular voters list of the country in which you live.
You can then to vote from the foreigner.
You can check your voter registration:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
If you are not registered, you must go to the consulate (or embassy) to register to vote on the consular list.
You must provide the following proof:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Registration Form, if an election is held within the current year, and you reach the age of 18 years after age 6e Friday before 1er ballot.
To find out the contact details of your consulate or embassy:
Who shall I contact
You're not on the register
To vote from the foreigner, you must register on the consular voters list.
You can do this all year round.
But in order to be able to vote in a particular election, you have to do that before a deadline.
This deadline depends on your 18th datee birthday:
Your 18th birthday is no later than the 6th Friday before the 1st round
You have up to 6e Friday before 1er turn to register.
You can then vote during the 2 rounds of the election.
You must go to the consulate (or embassy) and provide the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Registration Form
Who shall I contact
Your 18th birthday is after the 6th Friday before the 1st round and at the latest the day before the 1st round
You have up to 10e day before 1er turn to register on the consular voters list.
You can then vote from the foreigner for the 2 rounds of the election.
You must go to the consulate or embassy and provide the following documents:
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Proof of identity
- Registration Form
Who shall I contact
Your 18th birthday is from the day of the 1st round until the day before the 2nd round
You have up to 10e day before 1er turn to register on the consular voters list.
You can vote from the foreigner on 2d round of the election.
You must go to the consulate (or embassy) and provide the following documents:
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Proof of identity
- Registration Form
Who shall I contact
Your 18th birthday is after the day before the 2nd round
You cannot vote in this election.
Who can help me?
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