The Cesseras Town Hall is not equipped to receive applications for biometric passports. You must go to a town hall equipped with a registration station, regardless of your municipality of residence.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Submit a preliminary application online (recommended)
Write down your pre-application number.
Visit the ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés) website:
Fill out the passport pre-application to save time at city hall.
Purchase the necessary electronic tax stamp (the amount varies depending on the age of the applicant).
2. Choose a town hall with the necessary equipment and make an appointment (mandatory)
Visit the website of your chosen town hall to access their online appointment booking service.
You can submit your application at any town hall in the Hérault department or even in another department.
The nearest equipped town halls to Cesseras (34210) are generally larger towns. The search results include:
Saint-Chinian
Capestang
Béziers
Clermont-l’Hérault
Saint-Pons-de-Thomières
Appointments are required at most of these town halls. You can:
Use the ANTS appointment search tool: rendezvouspasseport.ants.gouv.fr
3. Gather supporting documents
On the day of your appointment, you must bring the following documents (originals and photocopies):
| Document | Details |
| Pre-application Number | Or the paper CERFA form if you have not submitted a preliminary application online. |
| Tax stamp | The reference or proof of purchase of the electronic stamp. |
| Passport photo | Less than 6 months old, compliant with standards (light background, bare head, no glasses, neutral expression). |
| Proof of residence | Less than one year old (invoice, tax notice, etc.). |
| Proof of identity | Secure identity card or old passport. |
| Other documents | Birth certificate (in some cases), specific documents for minors. |
Tip: Always check the exact list of documents to provide on the website of your chosen town hall or on the official website service-public.fr before your appointment.
4. Filing the application
- Your presence is mandatory, including that of minors, for fingerprinting.
If you have any specific questions about the procedures and the most convenient town hall, you can also contact your local town hall in Cesseras, which will be able to direct you to the nearest services.