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Declaration certifying the completion and compliance of works (Cerfa 13408)
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French Declaration of Completion of Works, DAACT (Cerfa 13408) in short
Cerfa 13408*14 is the declaration of completion and compliance of works (DAACT). You file it at the town hall when works allowed by a building permit, a development permit or a prior declaration are finished. It tells the town hall the works are done and you certify they comply with the permission you obtained.
| Issued by | Ministère chargé de l'urbanisme (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 13408*14 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The holder of the planning permission (individual or company). The PDF says the declaration is signed by the permission holder, or by the architect if the architect managed the works. |
| Who receives it | The town hall where the works are located. In Paris, the Basu (Bureau accueil et service à l'usager). |
| Where to send it | To the town hall: by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, by hand against a receipt, or online if the town offers it. In Paris, Service Public says filing with the Basu is online only. |
| Deadline | File it when the works are finished, or at the end of each phase if the permission allows works in phases. The town hall then has 3 months to challenge compliance, or 5 months in some areas (historic monument, protected heritage site, area covered by a risk prevention plan). |
| Fee | Free. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
What changed
Version 13408*14 has been valid since 1 July 2026 according to the official form page. The page does not list the changes.
How to fill out French Declaration of Completion of Works, DAACT (Cerfa 13408), line by line
| 1. Désignation | Building permit, development permit or prior declaration, and its number Tick the type of permission and copy its number from the decision. |
| 2. Identité du déclarant | Individual or company The declarant is the permission holder. For a company, give the name, SIRET, company type and representative. |
| 3. Coordonnées | Address and email Fill in only if the holder's contact details have changed since the application. A box lets you accept replies by email. |
| 4. Achèvement des travaux | Completion date, all works or one phase Enter the date the works ended and say whether the declaration covers all works or one phase. |
| 4. Achèvement des travaux | Floor area created and number of homes The floor area created in m2 and, if relevant, the number of homes completed and how they were financed. |
| 4. Attestation et signature | Place, date, signature of declarant and architect You certify the works are complete and compliant. The architect also signs if the architect managed the works. |
| Pièces à joindre | Certificates AT.1 to AT.6 Tick the certificates you attach for your project, for example accessibility, RE2020 or thermal rules, acoustics, earthquake rules. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting required certificates, for example the RE2020 or RT2012 certificate for a new building or an extension.
- Copying the wrong permit or prior declaration number.
- Filling in the contact section when nothing changed, or leaving it empty after a move.
- Declaring all works complete when only one phase is finished.
- Sending it by ordinary post instead of registered letter with acknowledgement or a hand delivery against a receipt.
- Forgetting the separate tax declarations for the works on impots.gouv.fr, which the form mentions.
Questions about French Declaration of Completion of Works, DAACT (Cerfa 13408)
Is the DAACT mandatory?
Yes for works done under a prior declaration, a building permit or a development permit. Service Public says you must file it when the works are finished.
How long does the town hall have to challenge it?
3 months from receipt in the general case, 5 months for a historic monument, a protected heritage site or an area covered by a risk prevention plan. With no reply in time, the works are treated as complete and compliant.
Who signs the DAACT?
The permission holder. The architect also signs if the architect managed the works.
How do I get a certificate of no challenge?
Ask the town hall by ordinary or registered letter. Service Public says it is issued within 15 calendar days. In Paris, you ask online through the Basu.
Can I fill in the DAACT on a computer?
Yes. The form says it can be filled in on a computer with a PDF reader. It must then be signed.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Ministère chargé de l'urbanisme or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.