Keep evidence of an online submission
Separate draft, registration, receipt and decision to retain a clear application record.
Follow the method ↓
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A completed-form screen does not necessarily prove submission. Keep a record of stages actually completed so you can locate purpose, recipient and submitted documents without exposing private data.
Keep procedure name, service, date, submission reference and received confirmations. Identify what each document establishes: registration, receipt or decision. Check status in the official account and retain submitted file versions privately.
Examples to adapt
Fictional example: a screen says saved but submission is unconfirmed. Review workflow and status rather than treating the draft as sent.
Fictional example: corrected evidence follows the first submission. Keep both versions and dates to explain the follow-up request.
Follow the method
- 1Prepare a coherent file
Create a private folder named by procedure and date. Record requested and attached documents. Simple naming distinguishes corrected files from those actually submitted.
- 2Identify confirmation
After sending, record reference and exact status wording. French Service Public distinguishes electronic registration and receipt acknowledgements. Read their contents before concluding processing is complete.
- 3Keep correspondence
Retain confirmations, requests for additional material and responses with dates. Keep official downloads when offered. A screenshot helps orientation but does not automatically replace supplied documents.
- 4Return through official channels
Open the account through a known address, check status and verify recipients of additional requests. Use official help if an expected confirmation is absent, supplying reference and a factual chronology.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record your observations. They are a reading aid, not an automatic assessment.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Purpose and recipient | Name the folder |
| Documents | Submitted versions | Keep files |
| Submission | Date, reference, status | Read confirmation |
| Follow-up | Responses and additions | Keep a chronology |
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What to check
Receipt acknowledgement is not automatically a favourable decision.
Do not post private documents or case references in forums.
Read the procedure’s stated timing rather than inventing deadlines.
Common questions
Is a screenshot enough?
Also keep documents and references supplied by the service. Evidence depends on context and material.
Should every version be kept?
Keep submitted versions and corrections useful to the chronology rather than every draft.
What if there is no reference?
Check official status and help; prepare date, purpose and observations without secrets.
Sources and documentation
- Service Public — Demande à l’administration en ligne ↗
- Service Public — Litige après achat à distance ↗
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