Renewing Your Passport

As your passport's validity approaches expiration, or in case of loss or damage, you must request its renewal via the same process as the first application, booking an appointment at an equipped town hall and submitting necessary documents.

This page explains how to request this renewal, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• Your passport's validity is approaching expiration;
• You lost or had your passport stolen;
• Your passport pages are full;
• You need to follow up on the status of your renewal file.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to follow up your request.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and old passport number if known;
• The reason for the renewal request;
• Documents attached (old passport or loss/theft declaration, photo).

The more complete your file, the faster it will be processed.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to ANTS must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[ANTS file number]

National Secure Documents Agency
[ANTS address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Follow-up on my renewal application

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am contacting you about my passport renewal application submitted on [date].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start renewal procedures?

It's advisable to start a few months before expiration, especially before travel.

Can I use my old passport while waiting?

No, if its validity has expired, it cannot be used for travel.

Do I need to submit a new photo each time?

Yes, a recent photo matching standards is required for each application.

Can I renew at any town hall?

Yes, at any town hall equipped with a biometric registration station, regardless of residence.

What happens to my old passport?

It's cancelled or perforated upon receiving the new one.