Maintenance payment declaration: free template
The maintenance-payment declaration (attestation de pension alimentaire) certifies that you pay (or receive) family support: it serves as proof for the CAF, a landlord or the administration, and supports the payer's tax deduction. There is no CERFA form: generate your dated, signable declaration below, for free (Word or PDF).
Up to date for 2026 — verified on August 27, 2026ActioFin templateGuide: about 5 min
Deadlines
- Income tax return
- The maintenance paid is deducted on form 2042 (spring); keep the declaration and payment evidence in case of an audit.
Documents to prepare
- Court order or agreement setting the support amount, if you have one
- Bank statements showing the payments
What you get
- The document as a PDF, ready to print and sign.
- The same document in Word (.docx), so you can edit it before signing.
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ATTESTATION DE VERSEMENT DE PENSION ALIMENTAIRE
Je soussigné(e) …, demeurant …, atteste sur l'honneur verser une pension alimentaire à … (…).
Montant versé : …, depuis le ….
Fait pour servir et valoir ce que de droit.
Je suis informé(e) que toute fausse déclaration m'expose aux sanctions pénales prévues par l'article 441-7 du code pénal (un an d'emprisonnement et 15 000 € d'amende).
Fait à …, le …
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Who this applies to
- The parent or ex-spouse who pays maintenance and must document it (tax deduction, administrative file).
- The recipient who must evidence the income (CAF, housing or grant file).
Worked example
Example: Paul pays €300 a month to his student son
Paul pays €300 a month to his student son, i.e. €3,600 over the year. He certifies these payments on his honour for his son's aid application, attaches his bank statements, and reports the amount in his income tax return as alimony paid.
How to fill it in, step by step
- State the identity of the payer and of the beneficiary.
- Specify the amount, frequency and period covered.
- Mention the basis of the payment (judgment, amicable agreement, family support duty).
- Date and sign.
- Attach proof of payment (bank statements).
The template, item by item
- Declarant
- Payer's full name and address, as on the identity document.
- Recipient and relationship
- The recipient's identity and the relationship ("my adult son, student") — the relationship grounds the legal support obligation.
- Amount and start date
- State the amount and frequency ("€350 per month") and when payments started. It must match the actual transfers.
- Place, date and signature
- Date it, print it, then sign by hand.
Good to know
- Keep the bank statements: the tax administration may ask for proof of the amounts deducted.
- A false certificate is punishable under article 441-7 of the French Criminal Code.
Common mistakes
- Declaring an amount different from actual payments: bank statements prevail in an audit, and a false declaration is an offence (French criminal code art. 441-7).
- Forgetting the deduction is taxable income for the recipient: both returns must be consistent.
- Deducting maintenance for a child you also claim as a dependant: it is one or the other, never both.
- Not keeping payment evidence with the declaration.
Frequently asked questions
Is maintenance paid deductible?
Yes, under conditions (recipient's need, legal support obligation, proportionate amount) — official sheet F2 details ceilings and cases. The linked tax calculator shows the deduction's effect.
Is a CERFA form required?
No: a free-form, dated and signed declaration with payment evidence is enough in the general case.
What proof should I keep with this certificate?
The bank statements showing the payments and, if there is one, the judgment setting the maintenance: you must be able to evidence your payments if the tax administration asks. For an adult child who does not live with you, also keep what shows the child is in need.
We share alternating custody — can I deduct maintenance?
No: with alternating custody, you already get an increased number of tax shares, which rules out the deduction. The certificate can still support an administrative file, but not a deduction from your income.
Are my travel costs for visitation rights deductible?
No: costs arising from visitation rights (travel, for instance) are never deductible. However, in-kind expenses paid directly on top of maintenance set by a court (school meals, tuition, medical costs) can be.
Go further
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Official sources
Guide and document provided for information purposes only; they do not constitute personalised legal or tax advice. Check the recipient organisation's requirements and consult a professional if needed.