Can you register directly at the prefecture?

No. Registration is with an approved center organized by CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation International, not at the prefecture.

Must you choose CSP, resident card, or naturalization?

Yes. The chosen category must match your administrative procedure. It determines the exam difficulty level.

Can you change category after registering?

In principle, the category is set at registration. If you made an error, contact the center or organization to ask about modification options.

Do you need a foreign national number?

Depending on the registration process (CCI or FEI), the foreign national number / AGDREF may be required. Prepare it before starting.

When should you register?

Register early enough to get a date before filing your prefecture application. You must obtain the pass certificate before applying.

How to register for the civic exam

You need to take the civic exam and want to know how to register? Registration is done with an approved center — not at the prefecture and not through a revision app alone.

This guide covers the steps: verify your obligation, choose the category, find a center, and complete registration. For general context, see also where to take the civic exam.

Check whether you really need to take the exam

Before registering, confirm your procedure is affected. Some situations are outside the obligation: renewals, nationality by declaration, non-submitted cases depending on permit type. See who is not affected and formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr.

Registering for a paid session without checking can lead to unnecessary fees.

Choose the right exam category

When registering, select the category matching your administrative goal:

**multi-year residence permit** — see civic exam for CSP;
**resident card** — see civic exam for resident card;
**naturalization or reinstatement by decree** — see civic exam and naturalization.

Find an approved center

The exam is taken in person at a center approved by the Ministry of the Interior. Two bodies organize it: CCI Paris Île-de-France (Le français des affaires) and France Éducation International (FEI).

See our approved centers guide, the FEI center map, and formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr.

Register with CCI Paris Île-de-France / Le français des affaires

Registration is via Le français des affaires. The registration platform is at this page.

Choose a center, date, and exam category, then follow on-screen instructions. Registration fees are set by the center and may vary.

Register with France Éducation International

FEI offers registration through its approved center network. See candidate information and the center map on france-education-international.fr.

The procedure may include online pre-registration before center confirmation.

Prepare useful information before registering

Before completing registration, prepare:

your **foreign national number / AGDREF** if the selected registration process requires it;
valid **ID** or residence permit;
an **accessible email address** for your summons;
your exact **procedure type** (CSP, CR, naturalization).

After registration: center email, summons, spam

After validation, the center or organization emails practical information: address, time, instructions. Check spam and junk folders.

Keep your registration confirmation and summons for exam day.

Why practice before paying for a session

Registration involves fees set by the center. Prior practice helps verify whether you reach the threshold of 32 correct answers out of 40.

Take a mock exam and structure revision with how to prepare for the 2026 civic exam.

Choose the right Alice path before registering

In Alice, first select the path matching your category: CSP, resident card, or naturalization. You then practice at the right difficulty level, aligned with official themes.

Alice is a private preparation tool based on official resources — it does not replace registration with an approved center.

Before registering, check your level

Before booking an official session, a mock exam can be useful. In Alice, choose your path based on your goal — multi-year permit, resident card, or naturalization — then practice with official theme series, short free videos, and mock exams.

Start preparing — practice before booking an official session.

Prepare on the web

Official sources

To verify registration procedures:

Frequently asked questions

Can you register directly at the prefecture?: No. Registration is with an approved center organized by CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation International, not at the prefecture.
Must you choose CSP, resident card, or naturalization?: Yes. The chosen category must match your administrative procedure. It determines the exam difficulty level.
Can you change category after registering?: In principle, the category is set at registration. If you made an error, contact the center or organization to ask about modification options.
Do you need a foreign national number?: Depending on the registration process (CCI or FEI), the foreign national number / AGDREF may be required. Prepare it before starting.
When should you register?: Register early enough to get a date before filing your prefecture application. You must obtain the pass certificate before applying.

In short: verify your obligation, choose the right category, register with a CCIP or FEI center, then practice before exam day. See also where to take the civic exam.