Requesting a Certificate from France Travail

A France Travail certificate is often requested by a bank, landlord, or other institution to prove your jobseeker status and benefit amounts. It can usually be downloaded 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 bank or landlord asked you for a certificate proving your status;
• You don't have access to your personal space;
• You need a certificate with a specific date;
• You need a detailed certificate with benefit amounts.

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 ID number;
• The type of certificate requested;
• The purpose of using the certificate;
• The date required on the certificate if necessary.

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

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to France Travail 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]
[France Travail ID number]

France Travail [Agency]
[Agency 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, immediately available from your personal space on the France Travail website.

What types of certificates are available?

Registration certificate, benefit payment certificate, affiliation certificate, depending on the need.

How long does it take to receive it by mail?

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

Is the certificate free?

Yes, it's completely free.

Can I request a certificate for a past period?

Yes, retroactive certificates can be requested for past periods of your registration.