NEFA number: what it is and how to get it
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The NEPH (Prefecture Agreed Registration Number) number is assigned by the prefecture when registering a candidate for a driver's license. The process is performed by your driving school, unless you surrender your license as a free candidate. You will then receive your NEPH number by submitting a request on the ANTS website.
🔍 What is a NEPH number?
Le Harmonized Prefecture Registration Number, or NEPH number, this is the file number, prefecture-appointed when registering for a driver's license. It is important not only to pass the practical test of the license, but also the theoretical test of the traffic rules.
The NEPH number is a series 12 digits. The first two are the year of registration, the next two are the month of registration, according to the candidate's residence department at the time of registration. Finally, the last six digits are the number of the prefecture to apply for the permit, then the candidate registration order per month.
The NEPH number identifies a candidate for a driver's license in National Driver's License File (FNPC). So this number is completely unique for each candidate. This will allow him to be linked to all his documents and procedures related to driver's license and driving.
As such, this NEPH number appears on exam application forms, but will continue to follow the candidate throughout his driving life as he also appears in his driving license after obtaining them.
How do I reactivate my NEPH number?
The validity period of the NEPH number is constant Since 2013: It has not changed for any re-registration requests after failing an exam, enrolling in a different license category, invalidating the road code or driving license.
However, the NEPH number having over 6 years needs to be reactivated with the prefecture. In case of an incorrect NEPH number, you can reactivate it on www.demarches-simplifyes.fr or the service responsible for driving licenses if your department is not listed.
🚘 How do I get a NEPH number?
The NEPH number request is not the same, depending on whether you get your driver's license from a driving school or as a free candidate. In the first case, you don't need to do anything to get your NEPH number: indeed, the driving school will take care of all your formalities for you.
In short, you will submit a registration form to your chosen driving school. He will then send the required documents to the prefecture, where you will be assigned a candidate number, NEPH number. When a driving school introduces you for a code exam and then a license exam, you will be asked for a seat at that number.
But you can also get permission as a free candidate. In this case, you must complete the documents yourself. Don't panic: your NEPH number is issued at the same time you apply for an online driver's license, which you must complete in order to pass the road code exam and license.
To obtain a NEPH number, you must submit your case to ANTS website (National Agency for Protected Titles). Start by creating an account and filling out the request form. You need the following details:
- I'D ;
- Proof of address ;
- Digital photo signature ;
- ASSR2 if you are under 21 ;
- Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC) Certificate if you are under 25.
Once your request is confirmed, the file will be sent to the prefecture, which will assign you a NEPH number. With it, you can take a road traffic compliance test for € 30 followed by a practical driving license test.
📍 Where can I find the NEPH file number?
Once you've enrolled in a driving school or passed your driving license exam, you already have a NEPH. It's on yours exam request or registration of driving license.
If you have a driver's license, you can also find it on it. On the old cardboard license, this is Champion 5, to the left of the passport photo. In the new driver's license, he is listed at card verse, in the top left corner.
If you have lost your NEPH number, you can contact your old driving school to send it to you. You can also get your NEPH number from the prefecture.
You get it: all applicants for a driver's license, whether they get it from a driving school or as a free candidate, are assigned an NEPH number. It no longer has an expiration date, even if it can be turned off after a few years. In this case, you just need to reactivate it if necessary!
