Everything to know about Morocco's carte grise: ownership transfer, renewal, online tracking, lost/duplicate, opposition lifting. Official procedures, costs, deadlines, and direct access to NARSA's tasshilat.ma services.
What is the carte grise in Morocco?
The carte grise (officially "certificat d'immatriculation") is your vehicle's title in Morocco. It's issued by NARSA (the National Road Safety Agency), through the Regional Transport Directorate for your place of residence. The document, plastic-laminated since 2019, certifies the official registration and identifies the owner, the vehicle and its fiscal horsepower (CV) — the figure used to calculate the annual vignette automobile.
Common procedures
Five procedures cover 95% of carte grise interactions in Morocco. Click for the detailed guide on each.
Costs depend on the procedure and the vehicle's fiscal horsepower. 2026 reference points:
Procedure
Cost
Legal deadline
Transfer (used purchase)
~250 to 2,500 MAD by CV
24 to 72 h online
Renewal
~150 to 250 MAD
5 to 10 days
Duplicate after loss/theft
~200 to 300 MAD
7 to 15 days
Opposition lift
Free (excl. bank lien fees)
Varies by creditor
Online tracking
Free
Instant
Frequently asked — Carte grise in Morocco
What's the difference between carte grise and certificat d'immatriculation in Morocco?
None — both terms refer to the same document. "Carte grise" is the everyday term inherited from the French system, while "certificat d'immatriculation" is NARSA's official name since 2019, when the document switched to a secure plastic-laminated format. On tasshilat.ma official communications, you'll see both terms used interchangeably.
Is the Moroccan carte grise valid abroad?
For short stays (tourism, business trips < 6 months), the Moroccan carte grise paired with an international permit suffices in France, Spain and most European countries. For long stays (residence abroad), you must re-register the vehicle in the country of residence under its own rules. Also verify your insurance coverage before any departure.
Can all carte grise procedures be done online in Morocco?
Almost all of them — since the generalisation of tasshilat.ma: transfer, renewal, duplicate after loss, vignette payment, application tracking. Only certain situations still require an in-person visit: complex opposition lifting, first registration of an imported vehicle, specific identity checks. For these cases, you'll be summoned to your Regional Transport Directorate.
What if the seller doesn't have the original carte grise?
Refuse the transaction. In Morocco, the original carte grise in the seller's name is MANDATORY to perform the transfer. If the seller claims to have lost it, demand they first apply for a duplicate (200-300 MAD, 7-15 days) before the sale. Any seller reluctant to follow this legitimate request is typically hiding a problem (opposition, bank lien, stolen vehicle).
How long does it take to receive a new carte grise in Morocco?
Plan 24 to 72 hours for a simple transfer online via tasshilat.ma (the PDF version arrives instantly by email, the physical plastic card within 7-15 days by registered mail). Renewal and duplicate typically take 7-15 days. First registration of a new vehicle: 3-7 days, handled directly by the dealer in most cases.
Does the Moroccan carte grise have an expiry date?
The document has no formal expiry, but the 2019 plastic-laminated format remains valid indefinitely as long as it's legible and no change has occurred (address, transfer). Older paper carte grises (pre-2019) remain legally valid but are strongly encouraged to be replaced (renewal at 250 MAD) to avoid delays at road checks and to access online services.
