Change of address on your carte grise 2026: deadline, sticker and documents after moving
Just moved house in France? The law requires you to update the address on your registration certificate (carte grise) within one month. This 2026 guide explains the difference between a sticker and a new title, SIV vs older FNI formats, the documents you need, the fine risk, leasing cases, and how to complete the procedure quickly online.
Ready to update your carte grise? Start the change of address online — €30 incl. VAT agency fee, no regional registration tax recalculation, upload documents after payment.
Why declare a change of address?
The address on the carte grise is used for roadside checks, title delivery and consistency with insurance and roadworthiness testing. An outdated address can lead to a fine (often a €135 fixed penalty, up to €750) and slows later procedures (duplicate, transfer, change of ownership).
Legal deadline: 1 month from the move. After that you are in breach even if the vehicle is correctly insured.
Do not confuse
- Change of address — same keeper, new address on the title.
- Change of ownership — new keeper after purchase / transfer.
- Duplicate — loss, theft or damage to the title.
- Transfer declaration — notifying the sale or gift of the vehicle.
Sticker or new carte grise?
| Situation | Outcome | Plates |
|---|---|---|
| SIV plate (AB-123-CD), 1st to 3rd change | Sticker to stick on the title | Unchanged |
| SIV plate, 4th change | New carte grise | Unchanged |
| Older FNI format (123 AB 01) | New title in SIV format | Must be changed + notify insurer |
Keep the old carte grise until you receive the sticker or new title. Place the sticker exactly on the dotted area around the previous address.
Documents required in 2026
- carte grise (original / clear scan);
- proof of identity of the keeper (ID card, passport or valid residence permit);
- proof of address less than 6 months old at the new address (or that of the co-keeper whose address will appear on the title);
- Cerfa no. 13750 — application for a registration certificate;
- Cerfa no. 13757 — mandate, if you use an accredited professional.
Prepare Cerfa forms via Cerfa forms to print or the document generator, then upload them on the change of address page.
How much does it cost?
With Office Carte Grise only the service fee is charged: €30 incl. VAT. There is no recalculation of regional taxes for a simple address change. You usually receive the sticker or new carte grise by secure post within 4 to 7 working days after the file is validated.
5 steps to update your address
- Check you are still within the one-month deadline (or regularise as soon as possible).
- Gather carte grise, ID, proof of address and Cerfa forms.
- Order on change of address.
- Pay then upload your documents.
- Receive the sticker (to affix) or the new title; if you move from FNI to SIV, change the plates and inform your insurer.
CTA
Avoid the fine and delays on later procedures: update the address on your carte grise with Office Carte Grise, a Ministry of the Interior accredited professional.
Special cases
| Case | What to do |
|---|---|
| Leasing / LOA / LLD vehicle | The keeper is often the lessor: you need a lessor mandate. Use other procedures or contact. |
| Co-keepers | Proof of address must match the address that will appear on the title. |
| Lost / unreadable title | Plan a duplicate (sometimes combined with the address update). |
| Selling right after moving | Update the address first, then file the transfer; the buyer completes change of ownership. |
Common pitfalls
- Missing the one-month deadline — fine risk and slower later files.
- Proof of address older than 6 months.
- Forgetting the 4th change — no longer a sticker, a full new title.
- FNI format — plates + insurance must be updated after the SIV title arrives.
- Leasing without a mandate — file refused.
- Confusing with change of ownership — different path and taxes.
FAQ — change of address on a carte grise
Do I need to change my plates?
No on the SIV format (even on the 4th change the number stays the same). Yes if you move from FNI to SIV.
Is the ANTS portal mandatory?
No. You can use an accredited professional such as Office Carte Grise to transmit the file.
Can I do this for a company vehicle?
Yes, with company documents (company extract, manager ID, mandate). See also other procedures.
What if I move abroad?
This flow covers a French address. For import / export cases, see foreign vehicle registration.
Where can I find the Cerfa forms?
On Cerfa forms or inside the change of address flow.
Take action
Move completed? Do not delay the formality: file your change of address online in a few minutes. For other formalities, see change of ownership, duplicate, transfer, registration cost calculator and other procedures.
Office Carte Grise also covers temporary WW, import, classic registration and professional flows such as W garage / purchase declaration on the French site.