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To obtain an identity card, what must you provide?
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Correct answer: A recent photo and proof of address. You need a photo less than 6 months old and proof of address less than 1 year old. You must also prove French nationality if the birth certificate does not show it. The application is made at the counter, because fingerprints are taken.
Sources: Sheet “Carte d'identité d'un majeur : première demande” (French), read on 15 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ A recent photo and proof of addressUne photo récente et un justificatif de domicileCorrect answer. You need a photo less than 6 months old and proof of address less than 1 year old. You must also prove French nationality if the birth certificate does not show it. The application is made at the counter, because fingerprints are taken.
- ✗ A French language diploma from FranceUn diplôme de français obtenu en FranceNo French diploma is asked for an identity card.
- ✗ A current work contractUn contrat de travail en cours de validitéA work contract is not asked for.
- ✗ An extract from the criminal recordUn extrait de casier judiciaire récentThe criminal record is not asked for an identity card.
What the source says
« 1 photo d'identité de moins de 6 mois et conforme aux normes »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 15 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Pour obtenir une carte d'identité, que faut-il fournir ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question comes from the list of the naturalisation version of the exam (PDF relayed by Le Français des affaires, read on 14 October 2026; the Ministry's own page for this list did not answer). The list's wording: “Pour obtenir une carte d'identité, il faut :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Carte d'identité d'un majeur : première demande” (French).
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