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Civil status record request (birth, marriage, death)

Get a full copy or extract of a French birth, marriage or death record.

Open the official source

The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.

What this form is for

Request a civil status record from the town where the event was registered, or from the central civil registry for events abroad.

Documents to have ready

Details of the record: surname, first names, date and place of the event, parents' names for a full copy

Where to send it

Many towns accept requests online; otherwise by mail or at the town hall. The request is generally free.

Our tips

  • Check the CERFA version number (the digit after the asterisk): only the current version is accepted.
  • Keep a copy of the signed form and supporting documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a full copy?
Full copies are restricted to certain people (the person concerned, close relatives, some professionals). Extracts without parentage are more widely available.

The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.

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