Requesting a Crit'Air Sticker

The Crit'Air sticker classifies your vehicle by pollution level, and is mandatory in many French cities to enter low-emission mobility zones. It can be easily requested via the official website.

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

When should you write this letter?

• You want to request a Crit'Air sticker for your vehicle;
• You had difficulty requesting via the official website;
• You didn't receive the sticker despite requesting it;
• You need to clarify an error in your vehicle's classification.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to resolve your situation.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and vehicle information (registration number);
• The date and number of your previous request if any;
• Documents attached (copy of registration certificate).

The more accurate this information is, the faster your request 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: Crit'Air sticker request

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am requesting issuance of my Crit'Air sticker for the vehicle registered [registration].

[...]

→ 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

Is the sticker mandatory?

Yes, mandatory in many cities applying low-emission mobility zones (ZFE).

How long does it take to receive the sticker?

Usually one to two weeks after online request.

Is the sticker paid?

Yes, with a symbolic fee including shipping.

How is my vehicle's classification determined?

Based on the first registration date and fuel type, according to official criteria.

What if I don't receive my sticker?

You can contact the relevant service or request again after verifying your address.