Moving to Cesseras
Congratulations on your upcoming move to Cesseras!
The process of moving to France is structured and involves administrative and logistical steps, as well as changes with various organizations. Here is the complete process, organized in stages to help you remember everything.
Step 1: Preparations (3 months to 1 month before departure)
A. Logistics and Authorizations
| Action | Details | To be done with… |
| Notice of departure | If you are a tenant, send a registered letter to your landlord. The legal notice period is generally one month (in high-demand areas) or three months. | Your landlord or real estate agency |
| Parking permit (if necessary) | If you need to park a moving truck or furniture lift on a public road in Cesseras, you must apply for a permit to occupy public property. Submit this request at least 15 days before the move. | The Town Hall of Cesseras |
| Moving company or rental | Book your mover or rental vehicle. | Service provider |
| Home Insurance | Cancel the insurance for your old home and take out a new policy for your future residence in Cesseras. | Your insurance company |
B. Education and Health Insurance
| Action | Details | To be done with… |
| Children’s education | Request a certificate of deregistration from the current school and register your children at the Cesseras Town Hall or the new school. | Cesseras Town Hall and former school |
| Health Insurance/Supplementary | Notify your organization of your change of address. | Your Health Insurance |
Step 2: Address Changes (1 month to 1 week before departure)
A. Single Online Declaration (Recommended)
The French public service offers a free online service that allows you to notify several public and semi-public organizations of your change of address at once.
Visit the official website of the French government (Service-Public.fr) to report:
- The Family Allowance Fund (CAF)
- Health Insurance (CPAM)
- Tax authorities (Directorate General of Public Finances – DGFIP)
- France Work (formerly Pôle Emploi)
- Pension funds (AGIRC-ARRCO, etc.)
- National service (if you are under 25 years of age)
B. Services and Suppliers
| Organization | Action | Recommended time frame |
| Energy (Electricity/Gas) | Cancel your contract for your old home and sign a new one for Cesseras. | 15 days (to avoid interruptions) |
| Water | Contact the local water department in Cesseras (or the town hall) to have the meter turned on. Cancel the old contract. | 15 days to go |
| Internet and Telephony | Request the transfer of your line or the cancellation of your subscription. | One month to go |
| Bank | Notify us of your change of address and, if necessary, request that your accounts be transferred to a branch closer to Cesseras. | One month to go |
| The Post Office | Sign up for a mail forwarding service for 6 or 12 months to ensure you receive your correspondence. | 15 days to go |
Step 3: After the Move (Day 1 to Month 1)
| Action | Details | To be done with… |
| Change of Vehicle Registration Certificate | You have one month to update the address on your vehicle registration certificate (carte grise). This can be done online. | ANTS (National Agency for Secure Documents) |
| Driver’s license / ID card / Passport | Changing the address on these documents is not mandatory, but you can do so when renewing them. | Town hall or Prefecture (via ANTS) |
| Election Lists | Register on the electoral roll at Cesseras Town Hall so that you can vote in the upcoming local elections. | Cesseras Town Hall |
| Recovery of the security deposit | Complete the move-out inspection. Your former landlord has up to two months to return your security deposit. | Former owner |
Useful Contact Information for Cesseras
For local procedures (parking permits, school enrollment, voter registration), you will need to contact the Cesseras Town Hall:
- Cesseras Town Hall: You can find their contact details and opening hours by performing a quick search or by visiting the municipality’s official website.
We hope you enjoy settling into your new home in the Hérault region!
Moving from Cesseras
Leaving Cesseras involves following a similar procedure to that for moving in, but with a focus on cancellations and transfers.
Here is the complete procedure for moving from Cesseras to a new location in France, organized in stages to help you plan ahead.
Step 1: Logistical Preparations (3 months to 1 month before departure)
1. Management of Current Housing (Cesseras)
| Action | Details | Contact / Procedure |
| Notice of departure (Rental) | Send your letter of termination (lease termination) by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to your landlord or agency. Observe the legal notice period (usually 1 or 3 months). | Your landlord or agency |
| Parking Permit (Departure) | If you need to park a moving truck or furniture lift on a public road in Cesseras, apply for a permit to occupy public property. Do this about 15 days in advance. | Cesseras Town Hall |
| Organization of the Move | Book the movers or rental vehicle and start packing boxes. | Service provider |
2. Organization of New Housing (Destination)
- Lease/purchase agreement: Make sure you have signed all the necessary documents.
- Home insurance: Cancel your policy for your home in Cesseras and take out a new policy for your future address.
3. Education (if applicable)
- Request a certificate of deregistration from your children’s school in Cesseras.
- Register your children at the town hall or school in your new municipality of residence.
Step 2: Administrative Procedures and Contracts (1 month to 1 week before departure)
1. Change of Address Declaration (Online)
Use the service for reporting changes of address on the official website of the French government (Service-Public.fr). This free service allows you to notify several organizations at the same time:
- Family Allowance Fund (CAF)
- Primary Health Insurance Fund (CPAM)
- Tax Services (DGFIP)
- France Work (formerly Pôle Emploi)
- Pension funds (Agirc-Arrco, etc.)
- Vehicle Registration Service (SIV)
2. Termination and Transfer of Contracts
| Service | Action | Details / Contact |
| Energy (Electricity and Gas) | Termination of the Cesseras contract (mandatory) and subscription to a new contract for the future address. | Your current and future energy supplier (recommended: 15 days in advance) |
| Water | Cancel your subscription (if you live in a detached house or have a direct contract). If you live in an apartment, the property manager will often take care of this. | Local water department (or Cesseras Town Hall) |
| Telephony / Internet (Box) | Request a line transfer or cancellation of your Internet/landline subscription. | Your telecom operator |
| Sign up for a mail forwarding contract so that the post office can forward your mail from Cesseras to your new address (6 or 12 months, paid service). | The Post Office (online or in person) | |
| Banking and Insurance | Notify your bank, health insurance provider, and auto/motorcycle insurance company of your change of address. | Your financial institutions and insurers |
Step 3: D-Day and After (D-1 day to D+1 month)
1. Just before leaving Cesseras
- Move-out inventory: Conduct the inventory with the landlord/agency and read the meters (electricity, gas, water) together to settle the bills.
- Key handover: Hand over the keys to the accommodation in Cesseras.
2. After moving
- Vehicle registration certificate (mandatory): You have one month to declare your new address on your vehicle registration certificate. This can be done online on the ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés) website.
- Voter registration: After moving, register to vote in your new municipality if you wish to vote there.
- Security Deposit Refund: The landlord has one to two months after the inventory to return your security deposit (depending on the condition of the property).
By anticipating these steps, your departure from Cesseras will go smoothly. Good luck with this new chapter in your life!