Applications to acquire, lose or be reinstated in French nationality, as well as declarations of nationality, may, under the conditions laid down by law, be made, without authorisation, from the age of sixteen.
A minor under the age of sixteen must be represented by the person or persons exercising parental authority over him or her.
A minor whose impaired mental or physical faculties prevent him or her from expressing his or her will must likewise be represented. The impediment is established by a certificate issued by a specialist doctor chosen from a list drawn up by the public prosecutor. This certificate is attached to the application.
When the minor referred to in the previous paragraph is placed under guardianship, his or her representation is ensured by the guardian authorised for this purpose by the family council.