How to Update Your Address in France

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
Verified for France

This guide uses the official France Identité app name and FranceConnect authentication, verified from government sources.

Country

France

⏱️ Time Required

5 minutes

📊 Difficulty

easy

📄 Document

Address Credential Update

What You Need

  • New address registered with government
  • Proof of address (utility bill, rental contract)

Step-by-Step Instructions for France

1

Update address with your national population register/government

2

Wait for government confirmation (instant to 48 hours)

3

Open France Identité

4

Go to ID card credential

5

Tap \'Refresh\' or \'Update from source\'

6

App contacts government registry

7

New address retrieved automatically

8

Verify new address is correct

9

Authenticate with biometric (using FranceConnect)

10

Address updated in wallet

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If update doesn\'t appear: Government may take 48h to process change

If wrong address shows: Check government registry first, not wallet

If refresh fails: Try again later, government API may be temporarily down

If still showing old: Manually remove and re-add ID card credential

France-specific help: If issues persist, contact France Identité support via https://france-identite.gouv.fr

Benefits

Automatic sync with government data
No need to update multiple services manually
Proof of address always current
Services see updated info next time you verify

Need Help with Other Credentials?

See all available guides for France Identité in France.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Guides

Sources

Information verified against official sources (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]France EUDI Wallet Official
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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