Passing the driving test

Once you have passed your driving test, you need to apply for your licence to be manufactured. You can do this yourself, or your driving school can do it for you.

Start your application

Les grandes étapes de la démarche

  1. 1

    Prepare the required documents

    Here are the documents you will need to provide during your application:

    • A proof of identity (national identity card, passport, etc)
      • For French nationals with a digital identity, the single-use photo ID generated during the process from the France Identité application is accepted.
    • A proof of address less than six months old
    • A passport-size photo less than six months old (in paper or digital format) . 
      • If you wish to send this photo in paper format: Download and send in the photo-signature submission form  (available at the end of your application).  Any envelope containing the photo signature form without sufficient postage will not be processed and the envelope will be destroyed.
      • If you use an e-photo code: this code is only valid once
    • The driving test certificate (CEPC) 
    • The ASSR2 or ASR or, failing that, a sworn statement for the purpose of issuing a first driving licence

    Depending on your situation, other documents may be required:

    • A medical opinion from an approved doctor, if required
    • A proof of identity of their legal representative, for minors or persons under legal guardianship ( a copy of their identity document, marital status and signature)

    Information

    Applicants for category B as part of their early learning to drive, aged between 15 and 17, are exempt from having to produce an individual certificate of attendance at the Defence and Citizenship course (JDC) or a certificate of non-participation

  2. 2

    Log in or create an account

    Once you have logged, on the category "Start a new transation" click on "Driving licence"

    Log inCreate an account
  3. 3

    Start your application

    • Choose the reason " Je demande la fabrication d’un titre de permis de conduire " (I ask the manufacture of a driving licence)
    • Complete your situation :
      • majeure, mineure émancipée ou mineure (adults/minors)registering for the driving test or return to driving licence (following invalidation or cancellation of driving licence)
      • Driving licence category asked
    • Select the reason of your application "Réussite à l'examen de permis de conduire" (Passing the driving test)
    • Click on "Valider définitivement ma situation" (Definitively confirm my situation)

  4. 4

    Add your personal details

    • Fill in your marital status
    • Fill in your postal address
    • Add your contat details

  5. 5

    Add your photo and signature

    There are two ways to provide your photo and signature:

    • Use an e-photo code (digitised photo + signature) obtained from an authorised photographer
    • Mail your passport-size photo and the submission form available at the end of the process

    Locate an authorised photographer
  6. 6

    Add your documents

    • For French nationals with a digital identity, the single-use photo ID generated during the process from the France Identité application is accepted.

    Use the single-use identity document from France Identité
  7. 7

    Confirm the summary of the application

  8. 8

    Track the progress of your application

    The progress of your application is available on your account

    Track the progress of your applicationKnow the steps involved in obtaining a French driving licence