French nationals abroad must be counted for national service at 16; those on the consular register are enrolled automatically. The consulate issues the census certificate needed for exams and driving tests and the JDC is compulsory between 16 and 25.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate for the place of residence.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Registered nationals: automatic at 16 | not registered: contact the consulate before the 16th birthday | JDC: summons about 3 months before a session, or ask for a deferral certificate if no session is run
Documents you need
- Entry on the consular register with correct contact details
- Declare all nationalities
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page updated 24 Nov 2025.
Official sources
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/citoyennete/recensement-citoyen-letranger-…
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/citoyennete
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Death declaration or transcription
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- PACS registration
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Remote passport renewal (trial)
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting