Not having a stable address can prevent you from carrying out important procedures. Fortunately, administrative domiciliation allows you to receive your mail and access many rights¹.
Find out who can request domiciliation, what it is used for, and how to apply.
Administrative domiciliation allows a person without a stable home to obtain an administrative address free of charge¹.
This address is not housing.
It allows you to:
Domiciliation is a right for people who meet the conditions set out by law¹.
An administrative address is often essential for completing procedures.
It can help you to:
Domiciliation also makes it easier to follow up on your files and avoid missing important mail.
📖 To find out more: Understanding domiciliation and the steps to follow
You can request domiciliation if you do not have a stable home¹.
For example, if you are homeless, temporarily staying with a relative, staying in precarious hotel accommodation, living in very precarious housing, or leaving accommodation or housing without a lasting solution¹.
In most cases, you must show that you have a connection with the municipality where you are applying¹.
You can apply to:
Procedures may vary depending on the municipality.
Some organizations only accept visitors by appointment. Others offer walk-in hours.
The process is generally simple. You meet with a professional who checks:
Supporting documents may be requested. If your application is accepted, you will receive a domiciliation certificate.
This certificate is valid for one year. It can be renewed if your situation justifies it¹.
Yes.
You must come and collect your mail according to the rules set by the organization that domiciles you. If you do not collect your mail for a long period, your domiciliation may end¹.
The organization will tell you the days and times for collection.
Administrative domiciliation is often the first step towards accessing your rights. Without an administrative address, it can be difficult to:
If you are looking for a domiciliation organization, you can use Soliguide. There you will find associations, CCAS and other services offering administrative domiciliation throughout France.
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With Soliguide, find, free of charge, associations, CCAS and organizations near you that offer domiciliation and support with your administrative procedures.
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Administrative domiciliation allows a person without a stable home to obtain an address to receive their mail and carry out administrative procedures¹.
Yes. Administrative domiciliation is free for people who meet the conditions set out by law¹.
No. Administrative domiciliation does not provide housing. It only allows you to have an administrative address¹.
Anyone without a stable home can apply if they meet the conditions, in particular by having a connection with the municipality concerned¹.
You can contact the CCAS, the CIAS, or an association approved by the State¹.
The certificate is valid for one year. It can be renewed if your situation requires it¹.
Yes. You must come and collect your mail according to the terms set by the organization that domiciles you¹.
Yes. They benefit from a specific scheme, in particular through their accommodation location or a SPADA (asylum seekers' reception and support centre).
You can search for free for associations, CCAS and other organizations offering administrative domiciliation on Soliguide.
¹ Service Public - Élection de domicile (domiciliation) d'une personne sans domicile stable
