Find an official French public service online
Start from the government information portal and verify the agency before submitting personal data.
Follow the method ↓
The answer in 30 seconds
Search results for a French administrative task may include adverts and paid intermediaries. Some private assistance services are legitimate, but their look and price can make them easy to confuse with the public procedure.
Start from the official Service-Public portal or the responsible agency, follow its link to the online procedure and read the required documents, cost and official domain before entering sensitive information.
Examples to adapt
Check the official procedure and whether any fee applies before using a search advert.
Read which agencies a form will notify and what confirmation you should receive.
Compare the domain and publisher with the route provided by Service-Public.
Follow the method
- 1Name the procedure
Identify the document or action and the agency responsible.
- 2Start officially
Open Service-Public or that agency's known domain and use its navigation.
- 3Read conditions
Check eligibility, documents, cost and the exact online destination.
- 4Keep proof
Save the submission receipt and follow-up instructions in a safe place.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | What exact task is needed? | Define |
| Agency | Who is responsible? | Identify |
| Domain | Does the official route lead here? | Verify |
| Cost | What does the official procedure charge? | Read |
| Receipt | How is completion confirmed? | Keep |
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What to check
A top search result can be an advertisement or paid intermediary.
A .fr ending alone does not prove a site is official.
Different procedures have different fees and eligibility rules.
Common questions
Is every paid administrative site fraudulent?
No, but compare its role and price with the official procedure before paying.
Where should I start if the agency is unclear?
Use the French government's Service-Public portal to identify the relevant procedure and authority.
Sources and documentation
- Service-Public — Official French administration portal ↗
- DGCCRF — Beware imitation administrative websites ↗
Documentation consulted on . Examples are illustrative; interfaces and results may change.