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The certificate of good character is becoming mandatory for professionals working with disabled children Published on May 6, 2026 - Service Public / Direction de l'information légale et administrative (Premier ministre)
In February 2026, the certificate of good character became mandatory for people wishing to adopt a child. This document, initially introduced for staff working in early childhood, now also covers the field of disabled children. Service Public takes stock for you.
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The certificate of good character is an official document guaranteeing that a person has no conviction recorded in a criminal record or in the automated judicial file of perpetrators of sexual and violent offences (FIJAISV) that would prevent them from working with minors. The steps to obtain it are completed via a dedicated platform according to your status.
It has been mandatory since October 2025 for all professionals and volunteers working in the field of child protection and early childhood care (childminders, family assistants, professionals and volunteers in nurseries, homes, etc.). Since February 1, 2026, it has also been mandatory for people entering an adoption procedure.
The scheme will be gradually extended in 2027 to professionals and volunteers working in an establishment or service supporting adults with disabilities, then in 2028 to professionals and volunteers working with older people.
Rollout for staff supporting children with disabilities The government is continuing its work to protect the most vulnerable by extending the scheme to people working in an establishment or service supporting children with disabilities . 6 regions have just introduced the requirement:
The scheme is being rolled out gradually and should be available in all regions by autumn 2027.
In the first quarter of 2027, the scheme will be gradually extended to professionals and volunteers working in an establishment or service supporting adults with disabilities, then in 2028 to professionals and volunteers working with older people.
How can you obtain the certificate of good character if you work with children with disabilities? Are you a professional (including interns, apprentices, occasional or regular external contributors, technical service providers) or a volunteer working in an establishment or service supporting children with disabilities? You must present a valid certificate of good character ( less than 6 months old ):
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at the time of your job interview;
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then every 3 years during your professional activity.
The request for the certificate of good character is made online via a personal account and is available within 15 days on that same account.
Early childhood staff, disabled-childhood staff or adoptive parents, check the validity conditions for the certificate of good character, as they differ depending on your status.
Online services and forms
- Request a certificate of good character Online service
See also
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The certificate of good character is becoming mandatory for adoption candidates Service Public
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Care and protection of young children: professionals must now provide a certificate of good character Service Public
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The certificate of good character is becoming mandatory for all professionals and volunteers working within an establishment or service supporting children and adults with disabilities and older people Ministère chargé du travail
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