Registering for the examen civique: approved centres, certificate, accommodations

Where and how to take the examen civique, what you are given if you pass, and what the official page does or does not specify.

Updated on 2026-10-28

A centre approved by the Ministry of the Interior

You must register at a centre approved by the Ministry of the Interior. The public service points to two tools for finding a centre: the one from the CCI Paris Île-de-France (CCIP) and the one from France Éducation international. Registration is not done on the formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr website.

The procedure for approving organisations is set by the order (arrêté) of 20 August 2025, cited by service-public.gouv.fr.

And the price?

The official page does not specify the cost. Since commercial sites give different amounts, the only reliable figure is the one the centre shows at registration, before any payment. Check it with the centre.

On exam day

The centre informs you of the rules before the test. If the rules are not respected, the exam can be cancelled. In case of fraud or attempted fraud, you cannot retake the exam for 2 years.

The certificate of success (attestation de réussite)

If you pass, you receive a certificate, with no expiry date according to the public service. Keep it for your permit or naturalisation application.

Accommodations for medical reasons

If a disability or a health condition requires it, the test can be adapted, for example with extra time. The medical certificate is required. The arrangements are set by the order (arrêté) of 30 December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take the examen civique at the prefecture?

According to service-public.gouv.fr, you must register at a centre approved by the Ministry of the Interior. The page points to the tools of the CCI Paris Île-de-France and of France Éducation international.

How much does the examen civique cost?

The official page does not specify it. The centre states the fee at registration: check it before paying.

What if I do not pass?

You can take it again, except in case of fraud (2-year ban). Check any waiting-period conditions with the centre.