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?
DevisPermis.fr connects you for free with a certified driving school near you. Answer 5 questions in 2 minutes, and an advisor will call you back within 48h* to offer a tailored package.
Discuss it for free*Excluding Sundays and public holidays