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Request for birth certificate 12S - Algerians residing in France

The S12 is an official document issued by the Algerian authorities. It is required for a number of administrative procedures, including obtaining or renewing a biometric passport, the Algerian national identity card, and certain administrative procedures in Algeria or at the consulate This guide explains in simple terms how to apply for an S12 if you are resident in France.

1. Usefulness of S12

The S12 is used for:

  • Justify your complete marital status (surname, first name, date and place of birth, filiation)
  • Update your identity documents
  • Perform certain notarial or administrative procedures in Algeria

2. Conditions of acquisition

To request an S12, you must:

  • Being an Algerian citizen (born in Algeria or abroad of Algerian parents)
  • Be registered in the consular register of your place of residence

3. Required documents

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  • At the Algerian consulate on which you depend in France
  • By mail, according to the consuls (to be checked on their website)
  • Directly in Algeria at the town hall of birth
  • Online at: demande12s.interieur.gov.dz

4. Where to apply?

In general, you must provide:

  • Application form (online or at the consulate)

  • Algerian passport or valid consular card + photocopy

  • French residence permit or proof of residence + photocopy

  • Recent proof of residence (less than 3 months)

  • Two recent passport photos (according to the consulate)

In some cases, a full copy of the birth certificate (less than 3 months) may be required if you or your ascendants were born in Algeria and your data is not yet digitised.

5. Deadline and submission of the document

The processing time depends on:

  • The availability of your data in the national civil status database
  • The mode of transmission between the Algerian town hall and the consulate

On average:

  • Short time: 1 to 2 weeks if the data is already digitised
  • Long time: 4 to 8 weeks if a manual request is necessary from the municipality of birth

Conclusion

To avoid any delay or refusal: Submit a complete file that complies with the requirements of the consulate. Submit your application no earlier than 3 months before the scheduled departure date and no later than 15 days before.

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