Carte grise · Official 2026 procedure

Carte grise transfer in Morocco — 2026 procedure

How to change the owner's name on the carte grise after buying a used car. Documents, online steps via tasshilat.ma, cost and the 30-day legal deadline.

The essentials in 30 seconds

Mutation is the transfer of the carte grise from seller to buyer after a used-car sale. It's mandatory within 30 days of the sale date; beyond that, the buyer pays a 5-10% surcharge and risks a fine in case of a road check.

In 2026, the procedure runs 95% online via tasshilat.ma, with scanned documents uploaded and payment by CMI bank card. Total cost ranges from 250 to 2,500 MAD depending on the vehicle's fiscal horsepower. The new carte grise PDF arrives within 24-72 hours; the plastic version by registered mail within 7-15 days.

Cost and timing

Indicative cost

250 to 2,500 MAD by CV

Timing

24 to 72 h (PDF) · 7-15 days (physical card)

Legal filing deadline

30 days after the sale

Documents needed

Original carte grise of the seller (in the seller's name, not expired, no opposition — see our opposition guide).
Certificate of cession (NARSA official form) signed by both seller AND buyer, with the date of sale.
CIN (national ID) of buyer AND seller, both sides, currently valid.
Recent proof of address for the buyer (utility bill < 3 months or residence certificate).
Contrôle technique report less than 6 months old (or exemption attestation for vehicle < 4 years).
Proof of vignette payment for the current year.

Procedure steps

Prepare the certificate of cession

Download the official "Certificat de cession" form from NARSA (narsa.ma) or pick one up at your Regional Transport Directorate. Fill it together: vehicle info (registration number, brand, model, chassis number), seller + buyer info, date and place of sale, sale price, original signatures from both parties.
Gather and scan the documents

Collect the 6 documents listed above. For the online version, scan each as PDF or JPEG (max 5 MB per file, perfect legibility — a scanner or a mobile app like CamScanner suffices). Verify that names and numbers are sharp — a blurred document triggers automatic rejection.
Log in to tasshilat.ma

Go to tasshilat.ma, create or log into your account, then select "Vehicle ownership transfer". Enter the registration number and chassis number (both appear on the seller's carte grise). The system automatically detects the vehicle and computes the transfer cost based on its fiscal horsepower.
Upload documents and pay

Upload the 6 scanned documents. Verify the summary (amount, plastic-card delivery address, identity). Pay by CMI bank card (secure payment) or bank transfer. You receive an immediate email confirmation with a 12-digit tracking number.
Track and collect

The file is processed within 24-72 hours. The new carte grise PDF is sent by email upon validation — legally enforceable and usable immediately. The plastic version arrives within 7-15 days by registered mail to the address provided. Keep the tracking number for follow-ups; see our "Carte grise tracking" guide for the steps.

Don't forget

Verify the absence of opposition on the seller's carte grise BEFORE signing the certificate of cession. An opposition (bank lien, court order, unpaid debts) blocks the transfer until it's lifted by the creditor — see our dedicated guide.
Never buy without the original carte grise in the seller's name. A copy or a duplicate "in progress" are warning signs: potentially stolen vehicle, hidden opposition, or a different actual owner.
Keep the certificate of cession in two originals: one for you, one for the seller. In case of dispute (unpaid vignette, traffic fine before the transfer), this document determines who was the owner on the relevant date.
After 30 days, the transfer remains possible but a 5-10% surcharge is added to the original cost. Worse: in a road check, you pay the traffic fine with a carte grise that isn't in your name.

Related procedures

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Frequently asked — Carte grise in Morocco

How much does a carte grise transfer cost in Morocco in 2026?

The cost depends on the vehicle's fiscal horsepower (CV). For vehicles under 8 CV: ~250 MAD. 8-10 CV: ~500 MAD. 11-14 CV: ~1,200 MAD. 15 CV and above: up to 2,500 MAD. Stamp fees (~50 MAD) and the transfer tax computed on the declared value are added on top. The exact total appears automatically on tasshilat.ma once the registration number is entered.

How long do I have to perform the transfer after the purchase?

Moroccan law sets a legal deadline of 30 days from the sale date (on the certificate of cession). Beyond that, a 5% surcharge per month or fraction of month applies, capped at 10% of the transfer tax. The surcharge isn't symbolic: on a 14 CV vehicle, that's 100 MAD lost for nothing.

What if the seller cannot hand over the original carte grise?

Refuse the transaction until they obtain an official duplicate (200-300 MAD, 7-15 days via tasshilat.ma — see our lost/duplicate guide). Buying without the original is illegal and exposes you to maximum risk: stolen vehicle, undisclosed opposition, or actual owner different from the seller. No original carte grise = no transaction.

Can I do the transfer without showing up in person?

Yes, 95% of the time. Almost the entire procedure runs online via tasshilat.ma: document upload, payment, tracking. You only need to visit in two exceptional cases: NARSA detects an inconsistency in your documents and demands physical verification, or the opposition mentioned above requires an in-agency lift.

Is the new carte grise PDF as valid as the plastic version?

Yes, legally both are equivalent. The carte grise PDF issued by tasshilat.ma is officially enforceable and usable immediately on receipt: presentation at road checks, vehicle resale, subsequent procedures. The laminated plastic version sent by registered mail adds no legal "extra" — it's simply more practical for long-term storage in the vehicle's cardholder.

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