France Identité for iPhone

France Identité — secure digital identity for iOS

France Identité is a free iPhone app published by the Gouvernement français that lets users prove who they are digitally while limiting what personal details are shared. The application is intended to make identity checks quicker and safer without exposing unnecessary information.

Who can use it and how to get started

Eligible users are adults (18+) who possess the updated national identity card. To begin, download the app to your iPhone, follow the on-screen pairing steps with your new identity card, and create your digital identity. You choose a personal access code to protect your information and remain in control of which data is shared and when.

Capabilities at a glance

• Convert your driver’s licence into a digital version accessible on the phone.
• Sign in to participating services via FranceConnect for trusted authentication.
• Produce single-use identity proofs to avoid handing over photocopies of your ID.
• Scan and read the new national identity card directly from your device.
• Protect app access with a personal code or biometric option where available.
• Retain management over what information is disclosed to third parties.

Privacy safeguards and legal compliance

The app is designed with privacy as a priority: user data is not repurposed for advertising or commercial uses. Data handling follows applicable French rules and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring personal information is processed under legal safeguards.

Planned additions

Future releases are set to broaden the scope of digital documents supported, including vehicle registration certificates and insurance papers, making more documents available securely from the app.