Who handles vehicle registration renewal in France?

Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS - National Agency for Secure Titles). Official information: https://immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr/

What do I need to bring to renew a vehicle registration in France?

Current registration certificate (carte grise); Proof of address (dated less than 6 months old); Valid identity document; Proof of valid vehicle insurance; Proof of a valid technical inspection (contrôle technique) for vehicles over four years old.

What commonly goes wrong with a vehicle registration renewal in France?

Ensure all digital copies of documents are clear and legible to avoid processing rejections. Verify that the address currently on file matches the address on the provided proof to prevent delivery failures. Use only the official government portal to avoid third-party service fees.

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Vehicle registration renewal in France

How to renew vehicle registration — 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 - National Agency for Secure Titles).

Renewing or updating a French vehicle registration, known as a Certificat d'immatriculation, is primarily managed through the national online portal. The process involves updating the vehicle's records to reflect changes in ownership, address, or technical status, resulting in the issuance of a new document.

Your timing

It is standard practice to initiate administrative updates as soon as a change occurs, such as a change of address or transfer of ownership. Processing times fluctuate based on current administrative volume; starting the request online promptly helps avoid potential delays in document delivery.

Start 30 days ahead

Legally, vehicle owners in France are generally required to update their registration details within 30 days of a change in status or address.

The process

1Log in to the official ANTS portal using FranceConnect credentials.
2Select the specific procedure required, such as 'Je souhaite refaire ma carte grise' (I wish to redo my registration certificate).
3Enter the vehicle registration number and the relevant details regarding the change or renewal.
4Upload digital copies of required supporting documentation.
5Pay the applicable fees, if required, via the secure online payment system.
6Receive the confirmation of the request and wait for the new certificate to be sent by registered mail to the address on record.

What to bring

Current registration certificate (carte grise)
Proof of address (dated less than 6 months old)
Valid identity document
Proof of valid vehicle insurance
Proof of a valid technical inspection (contrôle technique) for vehicles over four years old

Who handles it

Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS - National Agency for Secure Titles)

https://immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr/

Costs vary significantly depending on the vehicle's CO2 emissions, power (tax horsepower), and the region of registration. Fees must be verified via the official ANTS simulator during the application process.

What commonly goes wrong

Ensure all digital copies of documents are clear and legible to avoid processing rejections.
Verify that the address currently on file matches the address on the provided proof to prevent delivery failures.
Use only the official government portal to avoid third-party service fees.

Sources

ANTS - Service d'immatriculation des véhicules immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr
Service-Public.fr - Carte grise (immatriculation) 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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