It is important for Norwegian citizens intending to marry a Moroccan citizen in Morocco to prepare the required documents before leaving Norway to get married in Morocco
It is solely your responsibility to ensure that all necessary papers you bring from your country are correct. Marriage in Morocco shall not assume any responsibility or liability for the adoul’s requirements or any legal implications arising from the use of your documents.
While we have compiled a list of standard documents typically required for foreigners getting married in Morocco, it’s crucial to recognize that the requirements may vary depending on the city you will get married. You must contact an Adoul in the city you plan to marry to confirm the required documents for that city. Click here for more information.
Please refer to the checklist provided below to ensure you have the appropriate and correct paperwork.
- Birth Certificate
- Police Certificate of Conduct
- Letter of Employment
- Certificate of capacity to marry (Ekteskapsattest)
- Divorce Certificate
- Conversion to Islam (non Muslim males)
Certified copy of your original Birth certificate
Apply for a certified copy of your original Birth certificate from the National Population Register.
If you are a Norwegian citizen with dual citizenship and were born outside of Norway, we recommend contacting the high commission or embassy of your birth country in the Norway to request this document.
Police Certificate of Conduct – International Version
Apply for your Police Certificate of CONDUCT – International Version in English from POLITIET
The Police Certificate of Conduct must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.
Letter of Employment
Provide a letter of employment from your company on their letterhead.
The letter should state your job details, such as start date, job title, annual salary or hourly pay rate, and it must be signed.
The letter of employment must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.
Additionally you will need to provide your last 3 payslips – These do not require any translation.
Certificate of capacity to marry (Ekteskapsattest)
The embassy of Norway in Morocco does not issue the certificate of capacity to marry (Ekteskapsattest).
This document should be requested from the national register of Norway Folkeregisteret in French or English.
The marriage capacity certificate should be legalized by the notary public and stamped with the Apostille stamp of the state administrator.
This document is mandatory to complete the mixed marriage procedure in Morocco.
Divorce Certificate
If you have been married before, you will be required to provide your divorce certificate.
Conversion to Islam (non Muslim males)
If you are not Muslim, you will need to convert to Islam and provide a certificate. This can be done in Morocco.
All documents not originally issued in Arabic will require court certified Arabic translations in Morocco before they are submitted to the adoul and courts.
In Person Assistance Services for getting married in Morocco
As part of our In Person Assistance services, we provide assistance in arranging the translations before your arrival in Morocco.
This ensures that your documents meet the necessary requirements and are readily accepted by the Moroccan authorities during the marriage process.
By preparing your documents and translations in advance, you can streamline the process and avoid any potential complications during your marriage journey in Morocco.
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Court Certified Arabic Translations of all your documents