Frequently asked questions
Understanding the role of associations

How can I obtain information about an association?

Information about associations is public. If it cannot be found on the association's own website, it can be obtained:

• on the Official Journal website, at service de consultation des annonces officielles des associations ;

• at the prefectures of the departments.

What is the difference between an association and a federation?

A federation brings together associations from the same sector. For example, the France Nature Environnement Federation brings together 3,000 associations working in the field of nature and environmental protection. This grouping takes...