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Discover all our articles in the administrative procedures category: practical guides, advice and 2026 news to help you prepare and pass your driving license.
The Administrative procedures category describes step by step the procedures you must complete with the French administration to obtain, keep, or recover a driving licence. You will find how-to articles to create an ANTS account, request a NEPH, track an application, request a licence duplicate (loss, theft, damage), obtain a biometric licence, convert a foreign or international licence, and handle procedures after suspension or invalidation. We also cover mandatory medical visits (heavy goods, public transport, post-infraction), prefecture procedures when a physical window is still required, the role of the SCN (national central service), and possible appeals in case of refusal. For drivers with disabilities, the MDPH procedure and approved doctor opinion are detailed. We systematically reference official sources: Service-Public, ANTS, Sécurité Routière, and Légifrance regulations. This section avoids common mistakes (wrong form, missing supporting document) that lengthen processing times. If your situation is complex, our form directs you to specialised organisations.
Topics covered in this category
- -Creating an ANTS account and requesting a NEPH
- -Licence duplicate: loss, theft, damage
- -Biometric licence: rollout and timing in 2026
- -Foreign licence conversion: EU and non-EU countries
- -Mandatory medical visit after an infraction
- -Recovering a licence after suspension or invalidation
- -International licence: what it is for and how to get one
- -Prefecture appeal after an ANTS refusal
14 articles in this category
Administrative procedures
Digital driving licence 2026: France Identite app, validity and rollout
Digital licence France Identite 2026: QR code, legal value, police control, progressive rollout. Everything on the official digital licence.
Administrative procedures
Renting a car in Europe in 2026: country conditions and accepted licences
Europe car rental 2026: Spain, Italy, Germany, UK, minimum age, young driver surcharge, insurance and excess. Travel with peace of mind.
Administrative procedures
Suspension vs cancellation of a driving licence in 2026: differences and recourse
What is the difference between a driving licence suspension and cancellation in 2026? Consequences, durations, recourse options and how to recover your right to drive.
Administrative procedures
Crit’Air sticker in Paris: 2026 obligations and enforcement
Crit’Air sticker in Paris 2026: where to order, rates, classes, bans, LAPI enforcement, fines. Full guide for young drivers and parents.
Administrative procedures
Points recovery course in 2026: e-course, approval, prices and pitfalls
2026 updates on the points recovery course: e-course and remote day, changes to prefectural approval, 2026 prices, voluntary vs compulsory courses, pitfalls of online platforms.
Administrative procedures
Paris tow yard: avoiding, finding, paying for your car
Paris tow yard in 2026: removal reasons, how to find your car, rates, delays, appeals. Everything to avoid or manage vehicle impoundment.
Administrative procedures
Senior driving 2026: fitness, medical exam and safety tips
Senior driving in 2026: no mandatory medical exam in France before 70, self-assessment recommendations, vision and reflex tests, approved doctor, vehicle adaptation (auto transmission) and possible restrictions.
Administrative procedures
Foreign license in Paris 2026: countries eligible for prefecture exchange
Foreign license exchange in Paris 2026: list of EU/EEA countries and bilateral agreements (USA, Morocco, Algeria), ANTS procedure, 1-year residency deadline, full file and alternative theory and practical tests.
Administrative procedures
Biometric driving license 2026: validity, renewal, loss or theft
All about the biometric driving license in 2026: validity period (15 years for B, 5 years for pros), ANTS renewal procedure, steps in case of loss or theft, digital photo and signature.
Administrative procedures
Senior medical exam in Paris 2026: approved doctors, fees and renewal
Senior medical exam in Paris 2026: prefecture-approved doctors, fees, exam process, certificate validity and Cerfa 14880 renewal procedure.
Administrative procedures
Cancelled or invalidated driving licence: how to get it back?
Has your licence been cancelled by a court or invalidated due to zero points? Find out the procedure to recover your licence, timelines and costs in 2025.
Administrative procedures
Driving licence suspension: your rights and options in 2025
Has your licence been suspended? Discover your rights, possible recourse, suspension durations and how to get your licence back quickly.
Administrative procedures
Foreign driving licence in France: how to exchange your licence?
Do you hold a foreign driving licence and live in France? Find out how to exchange it for a French licence: eligible countries, timelines, procedure and cost.
Administrative procedures
Points recovery course: how does it work in 2025?
Everything about the driving licence points recovery course: who it's for, how it works, cost and how many points you can get back.
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