Online procedures

Creating the account requires an email address, a password and an identity document for certification services. A confirmation message is sent immediately; you must click the link it contains to activate access.

Legal entities create an account in the name of the entity and designate a main holder. The holder can then add collaborators, with rights limited to viewing or submitting.

The catalogue presents each service with its purpose, timeframe, indicative fee and the list of required documents. If you hesitate between a certificate of authenticity and a certificate of provenance, the explanatory sheet helps you choose.

Several services can be combined in a single request, for example registering a work and requesting a title of ownership. The file is then processed in parallel.

Common documents are: an identity document, front, back and detail photographs, invoices or acquisition deeds, previous appraisals and, where applicable, a conservation report. Accepted formats are PDF, JPEG and PNG.

Each file must not exceed a reasonable size, indicated on screen. Clear, well-lit photographs avoid most requests for additional documents.

Payment is made online by card or bank transfer, once the request has been declared admissible. An invoice is issued automatically and is available in the account. Free services, such as theft reports, require no payment.

On receipt, the applicant obtains their OIMAP number, which identifies the file. It is advisable to note it and keep it with the work's documents.

Delays most often come from illegible photographs, incomplete invoices or an identity that does not match the account holder. A check before sending significantly reduces these risks.

In case of difficulty, the online form allows you to contact the Secretariat, which generally replies within a few working days (indicative).