Birth Certificate Request
The birth certificate is a document that proves a person's birth; download a template for requesting a birth certificate extract with our service.
Our company assists you in your administrative procedures to obtain a birth certificate extract. We guide you in compiling your file via our form.
Limitations of our service:
- We do not issue certificates and are not a governmentagency.
- Our role is solely to help you prepare your request.
Using the letter template:
1. Download and print the template.
2. Send it by post to the address provided after choosing your place of birth.
3. Attach a copy of your ID to facilitate identification.
Receiving time:
- The time frame depends on the workload of the town hall.
Birth certificate extract:
- Official document used for various administrative procedures (marriage, passport, etc.).
- Includes personal information and may contain marginal notes (marriages, divorces, etc.).
Differences between birth certificate and extract:
- Birth certificate: Complete document with all legal information.
- Extract without parentage: Information on the individual only.
- Extract with parentage: Information on the individual and their parents.
Who can obtain a birth certificate?
- Persons born in France.
- French citizens born abroad or naturalised foreigners.
Not eligible:
- Persons without regular residence in France.
- Persons without French nationality.
Situations requiring a birth certificate:
- Marriage, divorce, driving licence, naturalisation, etc.
Request for a birth certificate extract:
- We provide the necessary form and assist you in filling it out.