From 1st November the prefecture in Rodez will no longer deal with immatriculations of vehicles or permis de conduire and certain other documents. As the sous-prefectures have already closed their "guichets" the only methods available will be via authorised agents (often garages) or on-line. Using an agency will cost 30€ plus any taxes or fees, though on-line remains free. This is part of the government's drive to "streamline" public services, which led yesterday (Tuesday 11th October) to many marches and demonstrations against this policy.
We have no news about other departments, but they will surely follow. We recently transferred ownership of a car entirely on-line without too much hassle, saving a trip to Montauban - always worthwhile.
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