Background checks for instructors

COMPLIANCE Reading time : 4 min Updated May 13, 2026
The French law of 8 March 2024 requires yearly background checks for all adults supervising minors in sport. Paak handles the full cycle.

Step 1 — Complete identity fields

Before preparing the federation upload, each instructor (coach, staff, admin, referee) needs the 4 identity fields required by FIJAISV:

  • Birth name — maiden name if different.
  • City of birth.
  • INSEE code (5 digits).
  • Title (M / F).

Step 2 — Compliance dashboard

  1. From Operations, click Qualifications.
  2. Pick the "Honorabilité" tab.
  3. Real-time summary: total instructors, verified, expired, expiring soon, never verified, and compliance rate.

Step 3 — Export the federation CSV

The "Export for federation" button (Paak One and Paak Pro) generates a CSV in the SI Honorabilité format expected by the French Ministry of Sports.

Step 4 — Mark an instructor verified

Once the federation responds, click "Mark verified" and enter the certificate number, verification type, and expiry date (default 12 months).

Automations (Paak One & Paak Pro)

  • Automatic legal notification — each new instructor receives an email per the law of 8 March 2024.
  • Expiry reminders — emails at 30, 14, 7 and 0 days before expiry.
  • Yearly renewal reminder — at 30 days before expiry.

FAQ

Who is concerned?
All adults supervising minors in sport. Yearly verification.
Does Paak verify the background itself?
No. The FIJAISV check is done by the French Ministry of Sports. Paak prepares the CSV and tracks status.
Where is the government portal?
honorabilite.social.gouv.fr.
Last updated: May 13, 2026 ID : help.compliance.background-checks