Citizen census

All girls and boys of French nationality must be registered within 3 months of their 16th birthday. The process can be done online or at the town hall.

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(Latecomers can regularize their situation up to the age of 25)

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Documents to present:

• The national identity card

• The parents' family record book

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A census certificate is given to you and must be kept to register for public exams and competitions, for Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC), to register in all colleges or high schools.

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You must inform your national service office of any change of address or employment status until your 25th birthday.

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If you acquired French nationality between the ages of 16 and 25, you must register during the month following the date of acquisition of your nationality or the date of notification of this acquisition. You must present a copy of the document proving your nationality.