Operators wishing to obtain classification must submit their application electronically to the body referred to in Article L. 141-2 , together with a visit certificate issued by a type A or C assessment body accredited to inspect hotels by the French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) or any equivalent European body in accordance with Article L. 311-6.
An order by the Minister for Tourism specifies the procedure to be followed and the format of the application file.