Our mission

The Consulate General of France protects the interests of French residents and tourists in the 13 States of of jurisdiction (Illinois,Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin).

This office performs a number of administrative services on behalf of the local French community: It keeps records of vital statistics, provides identification cards, passports... The French Consulate also offers notary and limited legal services.

As a relay for the French Embassy on Washington, the French Consulate also contributes to developing ties and advancing partnerships between France (national and local institutions, companies, civil society...) and the Midwestern United States.