Requesting a Certificate from CAF

A CAF certificate is often requested by a landlord, bank, or other party to prove your beneficiary status and the amount of benefits you receive. It can usually be downloaded directly from your personal space, but a letter remains useful for a specific need.

This page explains how to request this certificate, 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?

• A landlord or bank asked you for a certificate proving your status;
• You need a certificate with a specific past date;
• You don't have access to your personal space to download it;
• You need a certificate for another administrative purpose;
• You want a detailed certificate with amounts paid.

In all these cases, a written letter remains an effective way to obtain the required document.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and beneficiary number;
• The type of certificate requested;
• The purpose of using the certificate;
• The date required on the certificate if different from today's date;
• No documents are usually required for this simple request.

The more precise your request, the faster you'll get the appropriate document.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to CAF 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]
[Beneficiary number]

CAF of [Department]
[CAF address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Certificate request

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would be grateful if you could send me a [type] certificate, for the purpose of [purpose].

[...]

→ 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

Can I download the certificate directly?

Yes, in most cases available immediately from your personal space, dated today.

What's the difference between an affiliation certificate and a payment certificate?

An affiliation certificate confirms your status as a beneficiary, while a payment certificate details the amounts paid.

Can I request a certificate for a past date?

Yes, this is a case where sending a letter is useful, since the online service issues a certificate dated only today.

How long does it take to receive it by mail?

Usually one to two weeks, compared to immediate download online.

Can I request several certificates at once?

Yes, you can request multiple documents in the same letter by specifying each type.