Change of Address on Your Vehicle Registration Document: Complete Guide 2026

Are you moving and need to update the address on your vehicle registration document? This is a mandatory step you must complete within one month of your move. Discover how to do it, the necessary documents, the cost, and the processing times.

⚠️ Warning: You have a maximum of 1 month after your move to declare your change of address. After this deadline, you risk a fine of €135 (class 4 offense).

📄 Why Change the Address on Your Vehicle Registration Document?

Changing the address on your vehicle registration document is mandatory for several reasons:

  • ⚖️ Legal obligation: You must declare your new address within one month
  • 📨 Mail reception: Fines, reminders, official mail
  • 🚗 Insurance: Your insurer must know your actual address
  • 📝 Resale: Facilitates procedures when selling the vehicle

Important: The procedure is no longer done at the prefecture or sub-prefecture. It is carried out only online or through an authorized professional.

🚫 Specific Cases Not Covered

Please note, this procedure does not apply in these cases:

  • Reinstallation in France after a period abroad: Specific rules
  • Long-term rental (LLD) or leasing vehicle: The owner (lending institution) must complete the procedure. Contact them to find out which documents to submit.

📝 Necessary Documents

If your request requires verification, you will need to provide a digital copy (photo or scan) of the following documents:

✅ Mandatory documents:

  • Proof of address less than 6 months old at your new address
  • Vehicle registration document (current registration)
  • Valid identity document

📄 If a service provider handles the process for you:

  • Signed mandate (digital copy)
  • Copy of your identity document

💵 How Much Does a Change of Address Cost?

Cost depending on your situation:

✅ FREE up to 3 address changes per vehicle registration document

💰 €2.76 in the following cases:

  • This is your 4th address change
  • You have an old license plate format (123 AB 01)

🔄 Consequences of the Address Change

The consequences differ depending on your license plate format and the number of changes:

🔢 License plate format AB 123 CD (SIV):

Up to 3 address changes:

  • ✅ You receive a sticker to affix to your vehicle registration document
  • ✅ Free
  • ✅ Sent by standard mail

4th address change:

  • 📝 You receive a new vehicle registration document
  • 💰 Cost: €2.76
  • 📨 Sent by registered mail

🔢 Old license plate format 123 AB 01 (FNI):

  • 📝 You receive a new vehicle registration document
  • 💰 Cost: €2.76
  • 📨 Sent by registered mail

🚀 How to Process Your Change of Address?

Option 1: On the ANTS website

You must have (or create) an ANTS user account or use FranceConnect.

  • 💻 Access: ants.gouv.fr
  • 💳 Payment by credit card (if 4th change or old license plate)
  • 📄 Documents to be provided in digital format

Another possibility: Use the change of address teleservice which allows you to simultaneously alert several organizations (CPAM, Ircantec, CAF, La Poste, France Travail, etc.).

Option 2: Via an authorized professional

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  • ✅ Verification of your documents
  • ✅ Error-free online entry
  • ✅ Real-time file tracking
  • ✅ Fast reception of your sticker or new certificate
  • ✅ Personalized assistance 7/7

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🕒 What is the Reception Time?

For the first 3 address changes:

  • 📨 Sticker sent by standard mail
  • 🕒 Timeframe: a few days to several weeks depending on the complexity of the file

For the 4th change or old license plate:

  • 📨 New vehicle registration document sent by registered mail
  • 🕒 Timeframe: a few days to several weeks

Factors influencing the timeframe: Time of year (high volume), complexity of the file, completeness of documents.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Incomplete address: Indicate building number, apartment, mailbox, floor, corridor, staircase, "residing with", etc.
  • Mailbox without name: Your mailbox must display your first and last name
  • Exceeding the 1-month deadline: Risk of a €135 fine
  • Expired documents: Proof of address must be less than 6 months old
  • Forgetting to notify insurance: Also inform your insurer of your move

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  • ✅ Verification of your documents
  • ✅ Error-free online entry
  • ✅ Real-time file tracking
  • ✅ Fast reception of your sticker or new certificate
  • ✅ Personalized assistance 7/7
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still go to the prefecture to change my address?

No. Since 2017, it is no longer possible to complete the procedure at the prefecture or sub-prefecture. The procedure is carried out only online or through an authorized professional.

How many times can I change my address for free?

You can make 3 free address changes per vehicle registration document. The 4th change costs €2.76.

What happens if I don't change my address?

You risk a €135 fine (class 4 offense). Moreover, you will not receive official mail (fines, reminders) at your new address.

My vehicle is on lease, who should complete the procedure?

The owner (the lending institution) must complete the procedure. Contact them to find out which documents to submit.

Do I need to change my license plates?

No. Changing your address does not require changing your license plates. Only the certificate (and sticker) is updated.

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