Here are the conditions to be met to be able to request this aid:

• Not receive any other financial assistance to pay for the driving license (for example from an association, a company, etc.)
• Be at least 17 years old on the day of the request for assistance
• Be registered with France Travail for more than 6 months and be available for work. This period may be shortened if you have a promise of employment with a contract of at least 3 months requiring a driving license (fixed-term contract (CDD), permanent contract (CDI), temporary employment contract).
• Receive unemployment benefit: the minimum return to work allowance (ARE) or professional security allowance (ASP) (the amount of which is less than or equal to €31.97/day)
  OR receive a social minimum (RSA , specific solidarity allowance (ASS) , etc.)
• Not or no longer having a driving license.

The request for driving license assistance must be made before registering at the driving school. It is your France Travail advisor who calculates whether you can request driving license assistance. They must confirm that not having a permit prevents you from finding or keeping your job.

Here are some situations that may justify your request:

• Geographic area with little public transport,
• Staggered hours (night shifts for example),
• Employment with compulsory driving license (delivery driver for example).

If your advisor confirms that you can apply for the assistance, they will complete a form to apply. You must provide the following documents:

• Detailed quote from the driving school,
• Bank details (RIB) from the driving school.

When you receive confirmation, you can register for the driving school.

The financial aid is €1200 maximum. It is sent in 3 installments (3x€400) directly to your driving school. For the payment to take place, it is necessary to present supporting documents and to respect a schedule.

First transfer for the driving school

Proof: Certificate of enrolment and training given by the driving school.

When: maximum 1 month after confirmation.

Second transfer

Proof: Certificate of successful completion of the driving test.

When: maximum 5 months after confirmation.

Third transfer

Proof: passing the driving test OR proof of 30 hours of driving lessons OR proof of 2 test participations.

You will be able to consult the results online on the Road Safety website 48 hours after the practical exam.

• If the result is "insufficient" (below 20 points), you will have to retake the exam and choose a new date with your driving school.
• If the result is "favourable" (20 points minimum), you have succeeded, congratulations! You can then download your driver's license examination certificate (CEPC).

Then contact your driving school to find out how to obtain your permanent driving licence!

Driving license assistance can only be given once. If you did not pass the exam, you must pay by yourself to retake it.