The registration number in France

Updated on 01/07/2026

Are you offering a short-term rental property in France on Roomlala? Following the law of 19 November 2024, a registration number is progressively being required for tourist furnished rentals. Do not worry: here is everything you need to know to comply with the rules and continue renting with peace of mind.

What is the registration number?

The registration number is a unique 13-character identifier (11 digits followed by 2 alphanumeric characters, for example 75012345678AB), assigned when you declare your property as a tourist furnished rental. The first two digits correspond to your department.

This number allows local councils to track properties offered for short-term rental in their area. It must appear on all your listings published online, whether on Roomlala or another platform.

Who does this concern?

On Roomlala, the registration number is required for listings that meet these three conditions:

  • the listing concerns an entire home (and not a homestay, a shared housing, or a guest room);
  • the minimum length of stay is less than 30 days (short-term rental);
  • the property is located in a council area subject to the registration requirement.

Many councils are concerned, notably Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Lille, Annecy, Biarritz, La Rochelle or Saint-Malo. You do not need to check this list yourself: Roomlala automatically detects if your listing is concerned and invites you to provide your number directly from your listing.

Good to know: even if your listing is not subject to the requirement, you can still provide a registration number if you have one.

When is the number mandatory?

The requirement is now in force. A concerned listing for which the registration number is not provided and validated is automatically paused on Roomlala, until a valid number is provided and verified.

Our advice: provide your number as soon as possible to avoid any interruption to the visibility of your listing.

How to obtain your registration number?

The process is carried out online, regardless of your council, thanks to the national e-service set up by the government:

  1. Go to the official website Declare a tourist furnished rental.
  2. Create an account or sign in if you already have one.
  3. Fill in the form by providing information about your property.
  4. Validate your declaration: your registration number will be assigned to you.

Some councils (notably Paris) also have their own registration system, accessible on the town hall website. In this case, you can also go through your council's e-service if you prefer.

How to provide your number on Roomlala?

Once you have obtained your number, here is how to transmit it. This step also requires a supporting document, as your number is verified by our team before being validated.

  1. Sign in to your Roomlala account.
  2. Go to My listings, then click on the relevant listing.
  3. Open the "Settings" tab of your listing.
  4. In the section dedicated to the registration number, enter your number (13 characters).
  5. Click on "Import a document" to attach your supporting document (declaration receipt, certificate from the town hall...). The accepted formats are JPG, PNG, GIF and PDF, up to 30 MB.
  6. Click on "Send for verification".

Your listing will then display the status "Verification in progress": our team will check your supporting document. You will receive an email as soon as the verification is complete.

If your number is validated, it will appear on your listing and it will remain (or become) visible again. If it is refused, the email will indicate this: you just need to correct your number or your supporting document, then resend it.

Need to change your number later? Return to the "Settings" tab of your listing and click on "Change". A new verification will be carried out.

What happens if I do not provide my number?

French regulations provide for sanctions in case of non-compliance:

  • up to €10,000 fine for failure to register a tourist furnished rental;
  • up to €20,000 fine for making a false declaration or using a false registration number.

On Roomlala, a concerned listing without a validated registration number is automatically paused until a valid number has been provided and verified. Do not panic: as soon as your number is provided and verified, your listing becomes visible again.

Good to know

  • The registration number only concerns short-term rentals (less than 30 days). If you offer your property for stays of 30 days or more, this requirement does not apply.
  • The requirement targets entire homes. If you are renting a homestay, a guest room or a place in shared housing, your listing is not concerned by this pause.
  • If you are renting out your primary residence, the maximum rental duration is 120 nights per year (or 90 nights in certain councils located in high-demand areas).
  • On Roomlala, changing the address, the minimum length of stay or the rental type of your listing automatically restarts the verification of your situation.
  • In case of a change of address for your property, remember to update your declaration: a new registration number may be assigned to you.

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact our customer service. We are here to support you.

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