Registration number in France

Updated on 07/01/2026

Are you offering a short-term rental in France on Roomlala? Since the law of November 19, 2024, a registration number has been progressively required for furnished tourist accommodations. Don't worry: here is everything you need to know to stay compliant and continue renting with peace of mind.

What is a registration number?

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

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

Who is affected?

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

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

Many municipalities are affected, including 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 affected and prompts you to enter 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 effect. An affected listing for which the registration number is not provided and validated is automatically paused on Roomlala until a valid number is entered and verified.

Our advice: enter your number as soon as possible to avoid any interruption to your listing's visibility.

How to get your registration number?

The process is done online, regardless of your municipality, thanks to the national online service set up by the government:

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

Some municipalities (notably Paris) also have their own registration system, accessible on the city hall website. In this case, you can also use your municipality's online service if you prefer.

How to enter your number on Roomlala?

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

  1. Log 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 "Upload a document" to attach your proof (declaration receipt, certificate from the town hall, etc.). 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 review 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. If it is rejected, the email will inform you why: you just need to correct your number or your document, then resubmit it.

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

What happens if I don't enter my number?

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

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

On Roomlala, an affected listing without a validated registration number is automatically paused as long as a valid number has not been entered and verified. Don't panic: as soon as your number is entered and verified, your listing becomes visible again.

Good to know

  • The registration number only applies to short-term rentals (less than 30 days). If you offer your home 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 spot in shared housing, your listing is not affected by this pause.
  • If you are renting your primary residence, the maximum rental duration is 120 nights per year (or 90 nights in some municipalities located in high-demand areas).
  • On Roomlala, modifying the address, minimum stay duration, or rental type of your listing automatically triggers a re-verification of your situation.
  • If your home address changes, 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.

Back