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Get Birth Certificates in Morocco – Casablanca and Rabat

In Morocco, birth registration is handled by the Civil Status offices (Maktab al-Halat al-Madaniyya) at the local commune or arrondissement level, under the Ministry of Interior. All births must be registered within 30 days. Morocco issues an official birth certificate (Acte de Naissance) in Arabic, which is required for a national ID card (CNIE) and passport.

Required Documents

1. Hospital birth declaration signed by the attending physician or midwife.
2. National ID cards (CNIE) of both parents.
3. Marriage certificate (Acte de Mariage) of the parents.
4. Declaration by the father (or mother if unmarried) before the civil registrar.

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Morocco

Standard Registration Process

1. Obtain the birth declaration from the hospital or clinic.
2. Visit the Civil Status office (Maktab al-Halat al-Madaniyya) of the commune or arrondissement where the birth occurred.
3. The father declares the birth in person before the registrar within 30 days.
4. The registrar issues the Acte de Naissance — the first copy is free of charge.
5. Additional certified extracts can be obtained for a small fee.

In Casablanca (Dar el Beida)

Casablanca is divided into 16 arrondissements, each with its own civil status office. Key offices include those at Ain Sebaa, Maarif, and Sidi Bernoussi. The Prefecture de Casablanca coordinates city-wide civil registration. Many hospitals including CHU Ibn Rochd have on-site declaration services.

In Rabat (Capital)

In Rabat, births are registered at the civil status offices across the city’s communes and arrondissements, including Agdal, Hassan, and Yacoub el Mansour. The Wilaya de Rabat-Salé-Kénitra oversees the region’s civil registry.

Tips

1. The father must appear in person within 30 days — if the father is absent or deceased, a court declaration is required.
2. Late registration (after 30 days) requires a judicial decision from the local family court — plan well in advance.
3. Request multiple certified extracts — they are required for school, passport, marriage registration, and employment throughout life.
4. Moroccans abroad can register births through Moroccan consulates within 3 months of birth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Moroccan birth certificates in Arabic or French?

Officially in Arabic. However, many communes also provide an unofficial French translation. For international use, a certified translation by a sworn translator is recommended.

What is the deadline for birth registration in Morocco?

30 days from the date of birth. After 30 days, registration requires a court order.

Can I apply for a birth certificate extract online in Morocco?

Morocco’s e-government portal (service-public.ma) offers online requests for civil status documents including birth extracts in select communes.

How do I get a replacement birth certificate in Morocco?

Visit the civil status office of the commune where the birth was originally registered with your CNIE and request a certified extract (extrait d’acte de naissance).