How to get a prefecture appointment quickly?
Getting a prefecture appointment can be difficult, especially in high-demand departments like Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Yvelines, Haut-Rhin, Essonne, Seine-et-Marne, Haute-Savoie. Discover our tips to increase your chances of getting a slot quickly.
Why is it difficult to get a prefecture appointment?
The difficulty in getting a prefecture appointment is due to several factors:
- A limited number of slots compared to very high demand, especially in large cities.
- Slots become available at random times and are booked within seconds.
- Administrative delays increase due to busy periods (university start, grouped renewals, etc.).
3 methods to get an appointment faster
Use an alert service like RDVHUB
The most effective method is to use an alert service like RDVHUB, which monitors slot availability for you 24/7. As soon as an appointment is available, you receive an SMS and email notification allowing you to book immediately.
Try your luck early in the morning or late at night
Slots are often added late at night (after 10pm) or early in the morning (before 7am). These times are usually less busy, increasing your chances of getting an appointment.
💡 Tip: Try especially between 11pm and midnight or between 6am and 7am.
Check for cancellations regularly
Appointments can be cancelled at any time. Check the prefecture website several times a day, especially at the beginning of the afternoon (around 2pm) when administrative services resume after lunch.
💡 Tip: Mondays and Fridays are often days when cancellations are more frequent.
What are the best times to get an appointment?
According to our experience and the data we have analyzed:
✅ Favorable periods:
- Midweek (Tuesday to Thursday)
- School holiday periods
- Beginning of the month
- Early morning (6am-7am)
❌ Periods to avoid:
- University start (September-October)
- End of the year (November-December)
- Monday mornings and Friday afternoons
- Peak hours (9am-11am and 2pm-4pm)
How does the RDVHUB alert service work?
RDVHUB is a specialized service that alerts you as soon as a slot becomes available for your administrative procedure:
- 1
Select your prefecture and procedure
Choose your department and the type of appointment you are looking for (residence permit, naturalization, driving license, etc.).
- 2
Enter your contact details
Enter your email address and mobile phone number to receive alerts.
- 3
Activate the alert service
Once your order is validated, our system continuously monitors availability on the relevant prefecture website.
- 4
Immediate notification
As soon as an appointment becomes available, you instantly receive an alert by SMS and email with a direct link to the booking page.
- 5
Quick booking
Click the link received and complete your booking on the official prefecture website before the slot is taken by someone else.
Why use RDVHUB instead of searching yourself?
Gain de temps
Plus besoin de rafraîchir manuellement le site pendant des heures.
Surveillance 24h/7j
Notre système vérifie les disponibilités même pendant votre sommeil.
Réactivité optimale
Vous êtes alerté en quelques secondes après l'apparition d'un créneau.
Simple et efficace
Une solution qui a déjà aidé des milliers de personnes.
Frequently asked questions about prefecture appointments
Last updated: August 2025