Does a French passport use an ePhoto code?

Not for the standard town-hall route in metropolitan France: a compliant paper identity photograph is submitted with the application. ePhoto codes are used by other online services.

Which tax stamp should I buy?

The amount depends notably on age and filing location. Check the exact official case before purchase; do not reuse the amount from a different situation.

Must a minor attend the appointment?

The minor and legal representative must attend as required for the application. Fingerprint duties and the representative’s documents vary with age and situation.

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Administrative guide France Titres

French passport: paper photo, tax stamp and appointment

Prepare a first passport application or renewal, the appropriate tax stamp, a paper photograph and an appointment at an equipped town hall.

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Last checked: August 9, 2026

The diagrams explain the actions without reproducing government screens. Labels and required documents may vary; the official portal and the government page matching your case take precedence.

Procedure steps.

Follow the stated order and check each item on the official portal.

Identify the passport application

Specify whether the applicant is an adult or minor, whether this is a first application, renewal, loss or theft, and where it will be filed. Documents and cost vary.

Check the documents and tax stamp

The identity card held, its validity and the applicant’s situation determine the evidence. Buy only the tax stamp shown for the exact official case.

Prepare the pre-application

If you use the France Titres pre-application, keep its number or QR code. It prepares the information but does not remove the need for an in-person appointment.

File at an equipped town hall

Bring the originals, requested tax stamp and a recent compliant paper identity photograph. The applicant must attend as required, including for fingerprints where applicable.

Track and collect the passport

Keep the receipt, track production and collect the passport from the town hall where the application was filed, following the instructions received.

Points to check.

Useful answers before submitting the application.

: Not for the standard town-hall route in metropolitan France: a compliant paper identity photograph is submitted with the application. ePhoto codes are used by other online services.
: The amount depends notably on age and filing location. Check the exact official case before purchase; do not reuse the amount from a different situation.
: The minor and legal representative must attend as required for the application. Fingerprint duties and the representative’s documents vary with age and situation.

Service support

For a question about an order, a payment or an ePhoto code.

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