Who handles driving licence renewal in France?

Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS). Official information: https://permisdeconduire.ants.gouv.fr/

What do I need to bring to renew a driving licence in France?

Proof of identity; Proof of address dated within the last six months; Digital photo-signature code (e-photo); Declaration of loss or theft (if applicable); The original licence (if requesting a replacement due to damage or change of status).

What commonly goes wrong with a driving licence renewal in France?

Ensure the uploaded photograph meets the official digital standards (e-photo) to avoid rejection. Verify that your account information matches your current official records to prevent identity verification errors. Do not use unofficial websites that offer to handle the application for a service fee; use the official ANTS portal only.

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Driving licence renewal in France

How to renew a driving licence — how it works anywhere

Written from published rules on 31 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS).

Renewing a French driving licence is primarily an administrative process handled through the ANTS (Agence nationale des titres sécurisés) portal. Most renewals are required when a licence is lost, stolen, damaged, or when the holder changes their civil status, as many French licences are now issued with indefinite validity.

Your timing

It is recommended to initiate the process as soon as a change of status or loss occurs. While many licences do not have a set expiry date, processing times via the online portal can vary depending on current demand, so starting as early as possible avoids potential delays in document delivery.

Start 30 days ahead

Processing times are subject to administrative volume; 30 days is a general estimate for verification and secure mailing of the new document.

The process

1Create or log into a personal account on the ANTS website using FranceConnect.
2Select the procedure corresponding to the reason for renewal (loss, theft, or change of information).
3Upload required digital documents, including a digital photo-signature code (e-photo).
4Submit the application online and pay any applicable fees via bank card.
5Monitor the application status through the personal dashboard until the new licence is dispatched by post.

What to bring

Proof of identity
Proof of address dated within the last six months
Digital photo-signature code (e-photo)
Declaration of loss or theft (if applicable)
The original licence (if requesting a replacement due to damage or change of status)

Who handles it

Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS)

https://permisdeconduire.ants.gouv.fr/

Renewal due to loss or theft incurs a fee of 25 euros, which is the tax for the issuance of a new document, as stipulated by the Ministry of the Interior.

What commonly goes wrong

Ensure the uploaded photograph meets the official digital standards (e-photo) to avoid rejection.
Verify that your account information matches your current official records to prevent identity verification errors.
Do not use unofficial websites that offer to handle the application for a service fee; use the official ANTS portal only.

Sources

Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS) - Permis de conduire permisdeconduire.ants.gouv.fr
Service-Public.fr - Permis de conduire service-public.fr

Don't rely on remembering

Renewals here take about 30 days to start. Add this document and Duratum will tell you when that window opens.

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