In the interest of harmonization between different European countries, driving licenses issued since 2013 in France are made of plastic and in bank card format. Concerning the famous three-part pink paper previously awarded, it must be replaced by drivers from January 20, 2033.
Advertising, your content continues below
While the transition to the new license was previously limited to three scenarios (theft, damage and expiration) and a bill of 25 euros, the process has just been drastically simplified.
In fact, the website of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS) now offers to replace your old license with the card format model free of charge, without conditions.
To do this, simply go to the ANTS website and follow the following steps:
- Log in to your France Connect account or with your ANTS account;
- In the section Start a new process onlineclick on Driving license ;
- Push the button I start the request ;
- Select I request the production of a driving license title ;
- Touch the button Continue ;
- Indicate for whom the request is being made (major or emancipated minor/minor);
- Check for part It’s about on the option a title renewal ;
- Choose Replacement of a damaged license or a 3-fold folding license for the reason of renewal;
- Indicate whether a medical examination is necessary or not (if in doubt, click on the button ? for information on this subject);
- Push the button Next step ;
- Follow the latest instructions to finalize the process, including sending supporting documents, an ID photo and information on your marital status or even your address.