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Civil servant, contract agent or military: how to rent a home in France without a guarantor?

Garantme acts as guarantor for French civil servants (tenured or trainee), public-sector contract agents and military personnel, based on their last 2 payslips and proof of savings.

Yes, the Garantme Guarantee is open to French public-sector staff: tenured or trainee civil servants (fonctionnaires), contract agents (contractuels) and military personnel. You provide your payslips, and Garantme replies within 3 business hours.

Which documents should I provide?

  • your last 2 payslips;
  • if you are a contract agent: your appointment order (arrêté de nomination) covering at least 4 months;
  • if you are military: your military status certificate (certificat de position militaire).

Which documents does everyone need to provide?

  • a valid, legible ID document: national ID card, passport, residence permit, driving licence or visa;
  • proof of savings less than 2 months old (bank certificate, account statement or screenshot of your online banking) showing your name, your bank, the date and the balance;
  • if you are married or in a civil partnership (PACS): proof of your status (marriage or PACS certificate, family record book…) and your spouse's or partner's ID.

For rents above €5,000 per month, additional documents are required: Garantme Guarantee for rents above €5,000.

I am being transferred: how do I show Garantme to my future landlord?

Add your eligibility certificate to your rental application. See who accepts Garantme.

How do I get the Garantme eligibility certificate?

  1. Create your application online at garantme.fr and upload your documents.
  2. Garantme reviews your complete application and replies within 3 business hours.
  3. You receive your eligibility certificate to add to your rental application.
  4. Once you have found a home, follow the steps to get the guarantee deed.

How much does the Garantme Guarantee cost?

From 4.5% of the annual rent including charges, paid by the tenant. The Garantme Guarantee is free for the landlord (pricing details).

Who backs the Garantme Guarantee?

The Garantme Guarantee is backed by licensed insurers: see the insurers behind the Garantme Guarantee.

Updated on 10 November 2026.