A « timbre fiscal » what is it ?

17 Novembre 2008

It looks like a stamp but it's much more expensive because it's a tax.

- When do you need one ?

The French administration will ask for a « timbre fiscal » to obtain documents like : titre de séjour, passeport, attestation d'accueil and to pay your fines.

- Where can you get one ?

You can buy a « timbre fiscal » in a « bureau de tabac » (this small shop where you can buy magazines, cigarettes, bus tickets...) or in a « trésorerie ».

- Where can I find a « trésorerie » ?

http://www.impots.gouv.fr/portal/dgi/public/contacts?pageId=contacts

Go down to « vos services locaux » enter your zip code « code postal ».

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