- Price
- from €11.95incl. VAT, 2 pages included
- Delivery time
- 2 to 3 business daysusually, after handover to the post
- Proof
- Recipient's signature+ tracking and proof of posting
- Handed to the post
- Upload by 12:00Central European Time on a business day, posted the same day
- Counts as
- Domestic registered mailprinted and posted in France
Does the appeal have to go by registered mail?
No, the Caf says so itself. But the appeal must arrive within 2 months: a registered letter proves the board received it in time. Service-Public advises an LRAR for the CPAM.
This appeal is required before going to court. A late appeal can be ruled inadmissible, and you lose access to the court.
| Lettre recommandée | LRAR (with avis de réception) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Tracking, proof of posting and delivery against the recipient's signature | The same, plus the avis de réception: a card signed and dated by the recipient |
| Recipient signs | Yes | Yes |
| Handed to the post | Same working day if uploaded by 12:00 Central European time | Next working day at the latest |
| Delivery time | 2 to 3 business days | 2 to 3 business days |
| Who can send it | Any sender, wherever you live | Senders with an address in France |
| Good for | Cancellations, formal notices, claims, resignations | Letters where French law asks for LRAR, such as a tenant's notice |
| Price | €11.95 | €13.95 |
Which deadlines apply?
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Refer to the commission de recours amiable | 2 months from notification of the decision |
| Board's answer | 2 months; no answer means the appeal is rejected |
| Go to the social division of the court | 2 months after the decision or the implicit rejection |
| Urssaf | Also the board; the deadline is on the decision or the formal notice |
The board's address and the exact deadlines are at the bottom of the decision.
How do you send it, step by step?
- Make one PDFReasoned letter, copy of the decision, evidence.
- Upload the PDFPut the recipient's address in the window area.
- We print it in FranceLa Poste delivers it against a signature.
- Keep the proofThe tracking number and proof PDF date the posting and the delivery.
Sample appeal in French
Set out each argument separately and say what you ask for.
[Prénom Nom]
[Adresse]
N° d'allocataire / de sécurité sociale / de cotisant : [numéro]
Commission de recours amiable
[Nom et adresse de la caisse]
[Ville], le [date]
Objet : recours amiable contre la décision du [date], référence [référence]
Madame, Monsieur,
Je forme un recours amiable contre la décision du [date] qui [résumé de la décision].
Je conteste cette décision pour les raisons suivantes : [arguments, point par point].
Je vous demande de [annuler la décision / rétablir mes droits / annuler l'indu de … euros].
Je joins la copie de la décision et [justificatifs].
Veuillez agréer, Madame, Monsieur, mes salutations distinguées.
[Signature]
What to check before you send
- RSA, prime d'activité, housing benefit and medical decisions follow other routes: use the one stated on the decision.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to send the recours amiable by registered mail?
It is not required but advised: a registered letter proves the board received it within 2 months.
How long do I have?
2 months from notification of the decision. The exact deadline is on the decision.
What if the board does not answer?
With no answer within 2 months, the appeal is rejected. You can then go to the social division of the judicial court.
Can I go straight to court?
No. The recours amiable is a required first step for these decisions.
Can I appeal online?
Depending on the body, yes, from your online account. Keep a copy of what you sent.
Does the registered letter prove what was in the envelope?
No. La Poste proves the posting and the delivery, not the text. Keep the PDF you sent: your proof of posting identifies that exact file.