ANTS, France’s single portal in 2026
Since digitisation was completed in 2020, all French driving-licence procedures go through ANTS (ants.gouv.fr): first registration, renewal, duplicate, change of address, foreign licence conversion. No more prefecture counters for these.
Create your account in 5 minutes
Option 1: FranceConnect (recommended)
Pick an identity provider you already use (impots.gouv, Ameli, La Poste Digital ID). Near-instant account creation. No extra password to remember.
Option 2: Dedicated ANTS account
Standard registration with email and password. Email confirmation within 15 minutes. Slower but useful without FranceConnect.
Which procedures?
NEPH request (first licence registration)
Free. Documents: e-photo ID, proof of address under 6 months, ID document, JDC attestation (civic day) for those under 25. 2026 delay: 24 h to 7 days.
Duplicate (loss or theft)
€25 via digital stamp. Documents: loss or theft statement (police), proof of address, e-photo. 2026 delay: 2-4 weeks for the new licence.
Renewal (biometric licence)
Free if end of validity. Documents: proof of address, e-photo, old licence attached. Delay: 2-6 weeks.
Change of address
Not mandatory for the licence (unlike the vehicle document), but useful to keep your details up to date. Free on ANTS.
E-photo: how to get it?
In an "ANTS"-approved photo booth (Photomaton, Photo-me): €7-10. Keep the 16-character code printed on the sheet. Enter it in your ANTS request - faster and more reliable than sending a paper photo.
Track your file
In your personal area, "My requests" tab. Successive statuses: "Received", "Under review", "Accepted", then "Licence in manufacturing" and "Licence sent". You receive an email at each step.
If you are stuck
Online assistance service
ANTS offers a contact form, chatbot and phone line (34 00, local call cost). Average reply: 2-5 working days.
Digital points in prefectures
If you are not comfortable with digital tools, most prefectures have a "Digital Point" with a mediator who helps you for free.
Avoid rejections
Check ALL documents before sending (readability, validity date, format). A rejection can cost 2-4 weeks. Always use the e-photo over paper. Consult the official guide before starting in complex cases (foreign licence, amputation, non-resident driver).
Next step
How to get the right support?
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Frequently asked
Your questions on this topic
How to create an ANTS account for the licence?
Most reliable connection via FranceConnect (Impots, Ameli, La Poste Digital ID) in under 2 minutes. Otherwise: email + password registration (account verification within 24 hours). 4 essential documents after login: approved e-photo (5 to 12 EUR), proof of residence <6 months old, ID front and back, JDC certificate if under 25.
What documents to apply for a licence on ANTS?
4 essentials: 1) approved digital e-photo (code received at photographer or Photomaton booth, 5 to 12 EUR, 6-month validity), 2) proof of residence <6 months (bill, rent receipt, host certificate), 3) ID front and back scanned, 4) JDC certificate or census attestation for under 25s. Foreign B licence or old licence (renewal): add front and back scan.
How long to receive your licence after ANTS?
2 to 4 weeks average for biometric licence production and home delivery by registered letter. Possible peak up to 8 weeks during busy periods (back to school, school holidays). Before receipt, the provisional certificate (CEPC) downloadable as soon as the exam is passed serves as a licence valid 4 months. No obligation to print it in colour to present.
What to do if ANTS is stuck or not working?
5 reflexes: 1) test the other browser (Firefox / Chrome) due to frequent Safari incompatibilities, 2) clear cache and cookies, 3) retry in off-peak hours (before 8 am or after 9 pm), 4) call 3400 (3.40 EUR/call) Monday to Friday 7:45 am-7 pm, 5) as a last resort, book a physical appointment at the sub-prefecture for free assistance with a France Services advisor.
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