Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés

Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) is the French government body responsible for the production and distribution of secure identity and travel documents. Its portfolio includes ordinary passports, national identity cards, driver’s licences and vehicle registration certificates. The agency also provides an online portal where citizens can submit applications, track progress and renew these titles.

ANTS serves all French residents and citizens, handling millions of requests each year for the issuance and renewal of these secure documents. The scale of its data holdings was highlighted in the April 2026 breach, when personal information for approximately 19 million individuals was exposed. This incident underscores the volume of sensitive data the agency manages on behalf of the French state.

As a specialised authority, ANTS focuses exclusively on the security features and lifecycle management of official titles, ensuring they meet national and European anti‑fraud standards. Its regulatory role places it under the supervision of the Ministry of the Interior, which sets the policy framework for identity documentation. The agency’s expertise combines secure printing technology, biometric data handling and secure IT systems to protect against counterfeiting and misuse.

ANTS operates as a public administrative agency, with no private parent or subsidiary structure; it is directly funded and overseen by the French government. Its headquarters are located in France, as indicated in the organisation’s alias information. The agency reports to the Minister of the Interior and contributes to the implementation of national identity policy.