Documents Required for a Residence Certificate in Morocco

Residence Certificate in Morocco

A residence certificate confirms the applicant's declared place of residence in Morocco. It is commonly requested for identity card, passport, school, employment, banking, and other administrative procedures.

To obtain the certificate, the applicant must identify the relevant residence address. The address may be a privately owned home, a rented property, a family home, or accommodation provided by another person.

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Documents Required

Applicants are commonly asked to submit an administrative request form and one or more documents proving residence, such as:

• The latest water or electricity bill in the applicant's name.
• The latest fixed-line phone bill for the residence.
• A property certificate for owners.
• A copy of the lease contract for tenants.
• A certified declaration from the property owner confirming that the applicant lives at the address.
• Witness statements when the applicant cannot provide one of the standard address documents.

Additional professional or service-related proof may be required when the certificate is requested for identity card or passport procedures.

Where to Submit the Request

The request is submitted to the local administrative annex or authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Processing Time

When the file is complete, the residence certificate is commonly processed within one working day.

Fee

The usual administrative fee listed for this procedure is 20 dirhams.

Responsible Authority

The local administrative authority attached to the applicant's residence is responsible for receiving and processing the request.