French Administration - National

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French Administration - National

Préfecture is the name given to the administrative body of a region (département) and is the capital city of that region. The préfecture is in charge of the delivery of driving licences, passports, identity cards, car registration documents and residency permits. 

Each dept also has one or more sub-prefecture (sous-préfecture) able to carry out many - but not all - administrative activities.

• To see a map which includes the départements of the Côte d'Azur: Click here

Passports and Home Country Documents

Passports renewal and other administrative matters relevant to a person's home country are handled at the home country Embassy Consular office in France. 

• To find a Consular Office see The AngloFILE Consulates & Embassies
• More information from the INFOrmation Page Consular services for foreign residents in France