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Application for registration on the electoral rolls for French citizens (Cerfa 12669)
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French Electoral Roll Registration (Cerfa 12669) in short
Cerfa 12669*02 is the paper form French citizens use to register on a town's electoral roll. You hand it in at the town hall, or post it, with proof of identity and proof of address. Registration is also possible online.
| Issued by | Ministère de l'Intérieur (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 12669*02 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Any French citizen who wants to register to vote: first registration, after a move or for another reason. Someone else can file it for you with a written, signed authority. |
| Who receives it | The elections office of the town hall where you ask to register. For a consular roll, the consulate. |
| Where to send it | In person at the town hall, or by post, with a photocopy of your ID and proof of address less than 3 months old. Registration can also be done online on service-public.gouv.fr. |
| Deadline | You can register all year. To vote in a given election, the complete file must reach the town hall by the 6th Friday before the vote. |
| Fee | Free. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
How to fill out French Electoral Roll Registration (Cerfa 12669), line by line
| Commune | Town and département of the roll The town where you want to register. For Paris, Lyon and Marseille, give the district. |
| 1. État civil | Birth surname, married name, first names, sex The birth surname is the one in civil status records. The form asks for clear capital letters. |
| 1. État civil | Date and place of birth Town, département or territory, and country of birth. |
| 2. Situation du demandeur | First registration, move or other reason Tick the right box. After a move from another town or from abroad, give your previous place of registration. |
| 3. Coordonnées personnelles | Postal address for the registration The address that links you to the town, for example your home. |
| 3. Coordonnées personnelles | Phone, email, contact address Strongly recommended. The town hall can then reach you if the file is incomplete and send a digital acknowledgement. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the form without supporting documents. The form says it is only valid with them.
- Giving proof of address older than 3 months or not in your own name.
- Filing after the 6th Friday before an election and expecting to vote in it.
- Leaving out the previous place of registration after a move from another town.
- Giving no phone or email, so the town hall cannot warn you about a missing document.
- Applying when you are already registered automatically, for example at 18 after the citizen census. Check your registration first.
Questions about French Electoral Roll Registration (Cerfa 12669)
What documents go with cerfa 12669?
A photocopy of an ID that is valid or expired for less than 5 years (both sides of the ID card, or the passport photo page) and proof of address less than 3 months old.
What is the registration deadline?
You can register all year. To vote in a given election, the town hall must receive your file by the 6th Friday before the first round.
Am I registered automatically?
Service Public says registration is automatic for a French 18-year-old who did the citizen census at 16, and for a person who became French since 2019. You can check your registration with the dedicated online service.
Which town can I register in?
For example the town of your home, where you have lived for at least 6 months, or where you have paid local taxes for at least 2 years. Other options exist if you live abroad.
Can I fill in the form on a computer?
Yes. Service Public says you can fill in the form online and then print it. The PDF has fillable fields.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Ministère de l'Intérieur or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.