If you’re still using an old invalidity card, consider requesting its replacement before the end of the year. As of January 1, 2027, this card will no longer be valid, even if it bears the designation “no time limit.” Here’s who to contact and which documents to prepare depending on your situation.
As Service Public notes, the Mobility Inclusion Card (CMI) has replaced the old invalidity card since 2017. The same deadline applies to the old priority and disability parking cards. If you already have a CMI, simply check its own validity period.
What you should remember
– December 31, 2026 is the last day of validity for the old cards still in use, even if they were issued for life.
– For a card issued on a permanent basis, replacement by a CMI is mandatory if you request it no later than that date.
– Contact the Departmental House for People with Disabilities (MDPH) of your department or, if you request or receive the APA, the services of the departmental council.
How to replace your old invalidity card?
Contact the Departmental House for People with Disabilities (MDPH) in your area. They will tell you the steps to take based on the card you hold and its attribution duration.
If your old card was issued for life
Article 8 of the decree relating to the Mobility Inclusion Card provides for its replacement by right for a request filed no later than December 31, 2026. The replacement occurs without a new evaluation of rights already granted on a permanent basis. Some MDPHs offer a specific form. Keep a copy of the old card and, if you still have it, the attribution notification.
If your old card has an expiration date
It remains valid until the date shown, with December 31, 2026 as the deadline. Check with your MDPH whether you need to submit a full renewal dossier to maintain your rights. Plan ahead if the expiration date is approaching.
What documents do you need to provide to request a CMI?
If you must file a standard application with the MDPH, use Cerfa form No. 15692*01. Attach a front-and-back copy of an identity document, a copy of proof of address, and a medical certificate dated within the last year. A court/judgment certificate is also required if you are under legal protection.
Send the file to the MDPH of your department, online when this service is available, or by mail. If you’re not comfortable with online administrative steps, ask your MDPH how to submit a paper file.
If you are applying for or receive the APA
For people applying for or receiving the Personal Autonomy Allowance (APA), the CMI application goes through the department’s services. If you already receive APA, ask them which form to use.
After the application is accepted, the National Printing Office will tell you how to submit your identity photograph. The card is then produced and mailed.
What happens from January 1, 2027?
The old card ceases to be a valid proof. The Disability CMI allows, among other things, priority access to seating and to queues. For reserved parking spaces, the CMI Parking serves as the proof. Even with a card, it can be useful to verify accessibility of venues before traveling.
Attention to the submission date
If your card was issued for life, December 31, 2026 is also the deadline to request its replacement by right. If you have passed this date, contact the MDPH or the department to learn the steps to take.
Frequently asked questions about replacing the old card
Is the Mobility Inclusion Card free?
The first card is free. A second copy of the CMI Parking can be requested for a fee.
Can you request both a CMI Invalidité and a CMI Parking?
Yes, you can obtain both cards if you meet the conditions for each.
Will an old card with an expiration date in 2027 remain valid until that date?
It expires no later than December 31, 2026. Make sure you hold an old card, as the CMI has its own validity period.
How long does a standard request to the MDPH take?
The processing time is four months. You then must allow time to submit the identity photo, manufacture the card, and receive it.
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