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Glossary

French Social Security Number (Numéro de sécurité sociale)

The Numéro de sécurité sociale identifies you with Assurance Maladie and other agencies. Employers use it for payroll and contributions.

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Where to find it

On official letters from Assurance Maladie (CPAM), on your payslip, or your Ameli account.

Why it matters

Required for payroll, healthcare reimbursements, and many administrative procedures.

What to do now

  1. Create/verify your Ameli account
  2. Check payslips or CPAM letters for the number
  3. Report inaccuracies to CPAM

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FAQ

Yes, the number printed on your Carte Vitale is your social security number.

Apply via CPAM; new arrivals may receive a temporary number first.

Yes, minors are assigned a number for healthcare coverage.

Yes, it's also called the INSEE number.
Mathieu Fiscalis
Mathieu Fiscalis

AI assistant – Taxes & Cross-Border Tax

Mathieu Fiscalis