Registration number in France

Updated on 01/07/2026

Do you offer a short-term rental property in France on Roomlala? Since the law of 19 November 2024, a registration number is being progressively required for tourist-furnished rentals. Don't worry: here is everything you need to know to stay compliant 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, e.g., 75012345678AB), assigned when you register your property as a tourist-furnished rental. The first two digits correspond to your department.

This number allows municipalities 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 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 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, 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 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 enter a registration number if you have one.

When is the number mandatory?

The requirement is now in effect. An affected listing where the registration number is not entered 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 obtain 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 tourist-furnished rental.
  2. Create an account or log in if you already have one.
  3. Fill out the form with the information about your property.
  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 town hall's 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 supporting document (declaration receipt, certificate from the town hall...). 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 rejected, the email will inform you why: you simply 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 "Edit". A new verification will be performed.

What happens if I don't enter 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 a false declaration or the use of a false registration number.

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

Good to know

  • The registration number applies only to short-term rentals (less than 30 days). If you offer your property for stays of 30 days or more, this obligation does not apply.
  • The obligation targets entire homes. If you are renting a homestay, a guest room, or a place in shared housing, your listing is not affected 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 municipalities located in high-demand areas).
  • On Roomlala, modifying the address, minimum stay duration, or rental type of your listing will automatically trigger a re-verification of your situation.
  • If your property 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.

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