Good Conduct Certificate and Criminal Record in Morocco

Good Conduct Certificate

A Moroccan good conduct certificate is an administrative document issued by National Security services. It is commonly requested to prove that the applicant's record does not show criminal, misdemeanor, or honor-related convictions.

The certificate may be needed for employment, university registration, administrative procedures, or immigration-related files. Moroccan residents and foreign nationals may also need a criminal record extract, known as card number 3, depending on the authority requesting the document.

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Documents Required for a Good Conduct Certificate

Applicants generally need to provide:

• A copy of the national identity card.
• The applicable administrative fee.
• A specific official power of attorney if another person submits the request.

Moroccans living abroad can usually apply through the Moroccan consulate in their country of residence.

Competent Authority

The competent office is the National Security service linked to the address shown on the applicant's national identity card. Applying at another office can lead to refusal or redirection.

Processing commonly takes a few working days, depending on the workload of the local administrative office.

Criminal Record Extract or Card Number 3

The criminal record extract is a document listing certain criminal judgments issued by Moroccan courts. It is limited to the convictions that may legally appear on this extract.

Card number 3 can be requested from the criminal record office at Moroccan courts. The court location is not necessarily tied to the applicant's home address.

Who Can Request the Criminal Record Extract?

Only the person concerned may request card number 3 after proving their identity. Another person can request or collect it only with a specific official power of attorney.

For a legal entity, the request is made by the legal representative, who must prove their capacity to act on behalf of the entity.

Documents for Card Number 3

Depending on the applicant's status, the file may include:

• A stamp or administrative fee.
• A birth certificate extract or biometric identity card copy.
• A passport copy for foreign applicants.
• A document proving the representative's authority for legal entities.
• A specific certified power of attorney when the applicant is represented by another person.