Ministry of the Interior

Who can open an AIS account?

The owners of major private weapons The following can create an account in the AIS:

• Person with a hunting permit, who possesses a weapon, or who wishes to acquire and possess a weapon
• Person with a French Shooting Federation license for shooting, who possesses a weapon, or who wishes to acquire and possess a weapon
• Person wishing to keep a legacy or found weapon
• Person holding or wishing to acquire certain category C weapons and who has no sports license for ball-trap or biathlon, nor a valid collector's card.
  These are category weapons C3 (a firearm manufactured for firing a bullet or several non-metallic projectiles), of category C9 (deactivated category A, B or C firearm, i.e. rendered unfit for fire) and C12 (alarm and signaling weapon)

How do I create an account in the AIS?

To create your account, you must have a email address.

Prepare them supporting documents scanned or photographed:

• Valid identity document (identity card, passport or residence permit in France)
• Proof of domicile
• Hunting permit if you are a hunter or license of the French Shooting Federation if you are licensed sports shooter. Also prepare your AIS number if your gunsmith has had the opportunity to create one for you.

Once the account is created:

• one identifier number is assigned to you. To log in to your account, you will need to enter this number and the password you have chosen.
• one SIA number is affected. This number will follow you throughout your life as a gun owner. It should be presented to your gunsmith before any intervention on your weapon.

Can we get help to create the AIS account and do the paperwork online?

In case of difficulties to create your SIA account, you can get help from your gunsmith or in a digital reception point in the prefecture.

You can also cConsult the guide available online to create your account AIS: titleContent.

Once your SIA account is created, a contact form is available in your personal area to contact your prefecture if necessary.

What is the deadline for creating an SIA account?

The creation of an AIS account before 31 december 2024 is obligatory for gun owners who have a hunting permit or a French Shooting Federation license for shooting.

From the opening of your SIA account, you have 6 months to complete the information about the weapons that are in your temporary digital rack.

Go to the online procedure

Verified 02 August 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)