Carte grise · Official 2026 procedure
Carte grise opposition in Morocco — Verify and lift, 2026
How to check for an opposition on a carte grise before buying used, and how to get it lifted when it blocks the sale. Official procedure, documents, timing.
The essentials in 30 seconds
An opposition is an administrative block recorded on the carte grise that prevents any transfer until lifted. Three main sources: bank lien (ongoing auto loan), court opposition (alimony, tax debt, judgment), administrative opposition (unpaid vignette, accumulated unpaid fines).
Verification is free and instant on tasshilat.ma — always check BEFORE signing a certificate of cession. Lifting, on the other hand, requires prior settlement of the underlying cause: full loan repayment, debt payment, creditor's release. Cost + timing depend on the creditor.
Cost and timing
Indicative cost
Free verification · Release 0 to 500 MAD by creditor
Timing
Instant verification · Lift 7 to 30 days after settlement
Documents needed
- Current carte grise or at minimum the registration number for verification.
- Once the cause is settled: release certificate issued by the creditor (bank, court, tax administration).
- Owner's CIN and proof of address for filing the release.
Procedure steps
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Check for an opposition (buyer or seller)
On tasshilat.ma, select "Verify opposition / release on carte grise". Enter the registration number. The result is instant: "No opposition" (you can proceed with the transfer) or "Active opposition" with its nature (lien, court, administrative) and — when known to NARSA — the creditor to contact. Free service, open to anyone.
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Identify the exact cause
For a bank lien: the creditor bank shows in the result. For a court opposition: contact the court of your place of residence with the registration number. For an administrative opposition: the typical cause is unpaid vignette or fines — log into your tasshilat.ma account → "My files" → "Fines and taxes" for details.
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Settle the underlying cause
No opposition lifts without settling its cause. For a bank lien: fully repay the auto loan with your bank (BMCE, AWB, Banque Populaire, etc.). For a court opposition: pay the demanded debt or alimony, then request the court's release order. For an administrative opposition: pay vignette + fines via tasshilat.ma — lifting is then automatic within 24-72 h.
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Obtain the written release
For a bank lien and court opposition, settlement alone isn't enough: you must obtain a **release** document signed by the creditor. The bank issues a free release certificate within 7-15 days after repayment. The court delivers a release order subject to fees (~200-500 MAD depending on jurisdiction) within 15-30 days.
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File the release with NARSA
On tasshilat.ma, select "Lift opposition" → upload the scanned release document, your CIN and proof of address. NARSA removes the opposition from its registry within 24-72 h. Once validated, you can immediately proceed with the transfer or any other blocked procedure.
Don't forget
- Always verify before purchase. A "forgotten" opposition by the seller is the #1 scam in Morocco's used-car market. The free online check takes 30 seconds and can save you months of being blocked.
- Never pay the seller's debt without a written counterpart. If you discover an opposition before purchase and the seller proposes "let's settle it together", demand the release FIRST before paying both the debt and the vehicle. A signed certificate of cession without prior release leaves you exposed.
- Beware of "fast-track" claims. No legitimate procedure lifts an opposition without settling the cause. Any intermediary offering to "remove" an opposition for payment (typically 5,000-15,000 MAD) is fraudulent and exposes both buyer and seller to legal action.
- Keep the release for at least 5 years after lifting. It's the only proof that any subsequent dispute (bank challenging the release, administrative debt resurfacing) can be quickly closed.
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