Before buying, selling, repairing or servicing a bike, check its registration status
The bike is marked but the retailer has not registered the owner.
You are the owner ? Return to your retailer !
This bike is registered, nothing to report.
You are the owner ? Do not hesitate to go to your personal space to check the registered contact details and modify them if necessary.
This bike is… for sale ! This is the best status to secure the sale of a used bike.
Are you the future owner ? Before paying, make sure that the seller is transferring ownership through their personal interface.
Oops, we’re sorry to hear that. We hope it’s found and can be returned to its owner.
If you are the owner : File a complaint.
If you found this bike : Please notify the police. Only the police can contact the owner.
If you are a business owner : Do not take any action on the bike and notify the local police.
This bike is out of use.
You are the owner : You can drop off your bike at a recycling center. Your bike can then be destroyed, recycled, or reused.
This code is not an identifier referenced in the National File (FNUCI).
Go to your store, association or repair shop to have your bike marked and registered.
The operator is actively seeking the owner of this bike before it is destroyed or given a second life.
You are the owner ? Contact the operator so they can verify your identity and return the bike to you.
This bike has not yet found its final owner but has been registered by its dealer.
The bike is sitting in a shop, waiting to find a buyer !
The bike is marked but the retailer has not registered the owner.
You are the owner ? Return to your retailer !
This bike is registered, nothing to report.
You are the owner ? Do not hesitate to go to your personal space to check the registered contact details and modify them if necessary.
This bike is… for sale ! This is the best status to secure the sale of a used bike.
Are you the future owner ? Before paying, make sure that the seller is transferring ownership through their personal interface.
Oops, we’re sorry to hear that. We hope it’s found and can be returned to its owner.
If you are the owner : File a complaint.
If you found this bike : Please notify the police. Only the police can contact the owner.
If you are a business owner : Do not take any action on the bike and notify the local police.
This bike is out of use.
You are the owner : You can drop off your bike at a recycling center. Your bike can then be destroyed, recycled, or reused.
This code is not an identifier referenced in the National File (FNUCI).
Go to your store, association or repair shop to have your bike marked and registered.
The operator is actively seeking the owner of this bike before it is destroyed or given a second life.
You are the owner ? Contact the operator so they can verify your identity and return the bike to you.
This bike has not yet found its final owner but has been registered by its dealer.
The bike is sitting in a shop, waiting to find a buyer !
This requirement has been in place since January 1, 2021 for new bikes and July 1, 2021 for second-hand bikes sold by retailers. Owners of bikes purchased before these dates can still have them registered voluntarily.
To help prevent theft and make it easier to return lost or stolen bikes, all bicycles sold by a retailer must carry a unique identifier linked to the owner’s contact details. In addition to deterring theft, this system allows law enforcement equipped to access the national registry to contact the owner directly when a bike is recovered.
When buying a second-hand bike from a private seller, you can also check whether it has been reported stolen.
To increase the chances of getting it back if it’s recovered, ensure safe second-hand sales by avoiding stolen property and deter theft.
With bike registration, any recovered bike can be returned to its rightful owner. In France, about 300 000 bikes are stolen each year and around 100 000 are recovered by law enforcement. Without registration, most cannot be returned.
What is the Unique National File of Registered Bicycles (FNUCI) ?
The Unique National File of Registered Bicycles (FNUCI) is a database recording information about bicycles and their owners, accessible to law enforcement agencies. It centrally and independently issues and stores all bicycle identifiers from authorized identification operators.
Identifiers are the key to storing data about bicycles and their owners.
How much does a marking cost ?
Between €10 and €30 depending on the marking chosen. You can choose the process from a approved registration operator.