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Sous-préfecture counter closed: what you can still do online
Counter closed at your sous-préfecture? Vehicle registration, driving licence, residence permit: many processes are already online. What still works, when to show up.
Read the articleHow long the préfecture takes to respond after filing: what to expect
How long does the préfecture take to process a file after your appointment, and what to do if you hear nothing back.
Read the articleVehicle registration and more: the processes that no longer go through the préfecture
Vehicle registration, driving licence, address change: since counters closed, these processes are handled online via ANTS, not at the préfecture.
Read the articlePréfecture, sous-préfecture, one-stop desk: what's the difference and where to go?
People often confuse the préfecture and the sous-préfecture. Which authority handles which process, where to go based on where you live, and when to use the one-stop desk or ANEF.
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