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Declaration of the list of persons in charge of running an association (Cerfa 13971)

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Quick answer: Cerfa 13971*03 is used to declare the people who run an association: chair, treasurer, secretary and other board members. It goes with the creation declaration, then is used for each change of board members. The law requires their name, occupation, address and nationality. The form does not apply in Alsace-Moselle. The current version is 13971*03. Checked against the official Ministère de l'Intérieur website on 2026-10-25.
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French Association Board Members List (Cerfa 13971) in short

Cerfa 13971*03 is used to declare the people who run an association: chair, treasurer, secretary and other board members. It goes with the creation declaration, then is used for each change of board members. The law requires their name, occupation, address and nationality. The form does not apply in Alsace-Moselle.

Issued byMinistère de l'Intérieur (formulaire diffusé par Service Public)
Current version13971*03 (checked 2026-10-25)
Who fills it inOne of the people running the association, or an agent. Service Public says a change is declared by the newly appointed board members, not by those who left.
Who receives itThe associations registry of the département of the registered office. The form's guide says the prefecture or sub-prefecture of the office, and the police prefecture for Paris.
Where to send itIn person or by post to the associations registry, with the decision of the governing body and a stamped envelope (20 grams) addressed to the management address. A change of board members can also be declared online (e-modification).
DeadlineFor a change of board members, Service Public gives 3 months to declare it to the registry. The change only applies to third parties once declared.
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How to fill out French Association Board Members List (Cerfa 13971), line by line

1. Identification de l'associationCurrent name, file number, SIREN/SIRET
The file number is the RNA number (W plus 9 digits) on the latest receipt. Service Public says it cannot be given at creation.
1. Identification de l'associationRegistered office address
The full office address as declared.
2. Nature de la déclarationFirst declaration or change, date of decision
Tick first declaration (creation) or change, and in both cases give the date of the governing body's decision.
Liste des dirigeantsRole, title, surname, first name, nationality, occupation, address
One block per board member. For more than 15 people, the form asks you to copy the page as needed.
3. SignatureDate, place, name, role and signature
Signed by a board member or the appointed agent, with the mandate attached.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Having a former board member sign the change instead of a newly appointed one.
  • Sending only the new names. The guide asks for a full, up-to-date list of the whole board.
  • Forgetting the governing body's decision (minutes) that appointed the board.
  • Trying to give an RNA number at creation, when it does not exist yet.
  • Missing the 3-month deadline to declare a change of board members.
  • Forgetting the stamped envelope when filing by post.

Questions about French Association Board Members List (Cerfa 13971)

When is cerfa 13971 used?

When the association is created, with cerfa 13973, and then each time the list of board members changes.

How long do we have to declare a new chair?

Service Public says changes to the board list are declared within 3 months to the associations registry of the département of the registered office.

Is the list of board members public?

The form says the list can be provided to anyone who asks. It also says the data is not used to build a personal data file.

Can we declare a board change online?

Yes, with the e-modification online service. The paper form is still accepted in person or by post.

Can I fill in the form on a computer?

Yes. The official page lists it as a dynamic form and the PDF has fillable fields. It must then be signed.

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