It said those who "sign up now" can receive the checkmark next to their user names, "just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow".
Before Musk took over, a blue checkmark next to a user name meant Twitter had confirmed the account belonged to the person or company claiming it.
Like nearly all French government ministers, Veran has a verified Twitter account with a blue checkmark beside his name.
French President Emmanuel Macron's @EmmanuelMacron account, also verified, has 8.8 million followers.
Most French ministries, government offices and agencies, departments and prefectures also have verified Twitter accounts, as do many towns, cultural institutions and even Paris metro lines.