It is important for Canadian citizens intending to marry a Moroccan citizen in Morocco to gather the required documents before leaving Canada.
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 – With Parental Information Included.
- Certified Criminal Record
- Letter of Employment
- Divorce Certificate
- Conversion to Islam (non Muslim males)
Birth Certificate – With Parental Information Included
Apply for a replacement Birth Certificate – With Parental Information Included from either ;
If you are a Canadian Citizen with dual citizenship and were born outside of the Canada, we recommend contacting the high commission or embassy of your birth country in Canada to request this document.
Certified Criminal Record
Apply for a hard copy of a Certified Criminal Record Check from Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The criminal record must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.
The statement of criminal record (or lack thereof) issued by the RCMP – it is mandatory to authenticate this document at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa.
You may choose to work with an Private fingerprinting companies accredited by the RCMP.
The following companies are authorized to take fingerprints for civil purposes and submit them as electronic transactions to RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) for verification against the National Repository of Criminal Records.
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.
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.
Please note that all documents originally issued in English or French will require Moroccan court certified Arabic translations.
In Person Assistance with 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.
Court Certified Arabic Translations of all your documents