LAND REGISTRY AND CADASTRE
PROCEDURES, DEADLINES AND FEES
REGISTRATION OF A CLAIM
- Originals or certified true copies of title deeds, deeds and documents evidencing ownership and other rights in rem in respect of the property;
- Administrative authorisation, where applicable;
- Application for registration bearing the signature of the applicant or their representative*;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- Power of attorney, if applicable;
- A preliminary survey carried out free of charge by the Land Registry in accordance with the applicant’s instructions;
* Form issued free of charge by the Land Registry.
Deadlines:
- Application processing: maximum 2 days (submission and payment of fees);
- Duration: 12 months.
Land Registry fees:
- Right of publicity ……………………………………………………………. 500 DH
- Ad valorem duty: ……………………………………………………………1 per cent
- Surface rights:
- Urban property (per are or fraction of an are) ………….. 50 DH
- Rural property (per hectare or fraction of a hectare) … 50 DH
- Fee for issuing a duplicate (per duplicate) … 200 DH
- Fixed fee………………………………………………………………………… 100 DH
- Minimum levy …………………………………………………. .1,000 DH
FULL OBJECTION OR OBJECTION TO INDIVISIBLE RIGHTS
- Statement by the opposition:
- Either at the Land Registry at the time the application for registration is filed;
- Either with the surveyor during the boundary marking;
- Either at the Land Registry at the time the application for registration is filed;
- Either with the surveyor during the boundary marking;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- Power of attorney, if applicable;
- Evidence in support of the opposition.
Deadlines:
- Demand assessment: Within the same day (Submission).
Land Registry fees:
- Court fees and legal representation fees, or the provision of legal aid………….. 160 DH
PARTIAL OBJECTION
- Statement on the partial opposition:
- Either at the Land Registry at the time the application for registration is filed;
- Either with the surveyor during the boundary marking;
- Either at the Land Registry at the time the application for registration is filed;
- Either with the surveyor during the boundary marking;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- Power of attorney, if applicable;
- Evidence in support of the opposition
Deadlines:
- Demand assessment: Within the same day (Submission).
Land Registry fees:
- Court fees and legal representation fees, or the provision of legal aid………….. 160 DH
- Fixed charge where the job requires further travel to the site …. 500 DH
FULL TRANSFER (EXCHANGE, PARTITION, CREATION OF REAL RIGHTS OR LEASE …)
- An application for registration, dated and signed by the person concerned, where applicable;
- Deed of assignment drawn up in accordance with current regulations;
- Authorisation or administrative certificate, where applicable;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Time required: 2 to 3 days.
Land Registry fees:
- Ad valorem duty: ……………………………….. 1.5 per cent
- Fixed fee per property……………………….. 100 DH
- Minimum levy ………………………500 DH
In the case of leases, the ad valorem duty is levied on the basis of the total rent payable over the entire term of the lease.
PARTIAL TRANSFER (SALE, DONATION, EXCHANGE, ETC.)
- An application for registration, dated and signed by the person concerned, where applicable;
- Deed of assignment drawn up in accordance with current regulations;
- Permission for subdivision or an administrative certificate;
- Subdivision plan;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Furthermore, if the plan is not drawn up by the ANCFCC:
- Receipt confirming the submission of the technical dossier issued by the Land Registry, accompanied by the boundary survey report and the plan of the plot or parcel to be separated.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 2 days (issuance of the title deed). For the issue of a duplicate: 7 days if the subdivision does not require on-site work or if the plan is drawn up by a qualified surveyor. This timeframe increases to 2 months if the plan is to be drawn up by the ANCFCC.
Land Registry fees:
– Ad valorem duty:
- Transfer tax ………………………………………………………………………………… 1.5 per cent
- Fee for the issue of a new land title or for the amalgamation with an already registered property………………………………..…………………………………………………………… 1.5% to 2%
- Fee for issuing a duplicate (per duplicate) ……………………… 200 DH
– Surface rights:
- Urban property (per are or fraction of an are) …………………………………………… 50 DH
- Rural property (per hectare or fraction of a hectare) …………………………………. 50 DH
- Fixed fee (for each land title to be issued) ………………………………………….. 100 DH
- Minimum levy ………………………………………………………………………… 800 to 1,000 DH
SUCCESSION BY DEVOLUTION
- A dated and signed application for registration by the person entitled, setting out the full names of the heirs and beneficiaries and their civil status;
- Certificate of parentage, together with any relevant wills;
- Death certificate;
- A copy of the national identity card or an extract from the birth certificate for each heir;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
For foreign nationals:
- Notarial deed;
- Certificate of custom issued by the relevant Embassy or Consulate;
- Death certificate;
- A copy of an identity card or an extract from a birth certificate for each heir;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 2 days (issuing of the title deed) and 3 days (issuing of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per property) ……………………………. 100 DH
SEIZURE, ORDER AND INTERVENTION IN SEIZURE PROCEEDINGS
- An order or report issued by the competent court.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
Land Registry fees:
Free.
MORTGAGE
- A request dated and signed by the person concerned;
- Mortgage deed drawn up in accordance with the regulations in force;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 2 days (issuing of the title deed) and 3 days (issuing of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
– Ad valorem duty:
- Up to 250,000 dirhams …………………………. 0.5 per cent
- From 250,001 dirhams to 5,000,000 ……………….. 1.5 per cent
- Over 5,000,000 …………………………. 0.5 per cent
– Fixed fee (per property) ……………………………… 100 DH
DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE
- A request dated and signed by the person concerned;
- Mortgage deed drawn up in accordance with the regulations in force;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 3 days (issuing of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
Fixed fee (per property) ……………………………… 500 DH
SUBMISSION OF THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF PARCEL-BASED TITLES
- A request dated and signed by the person concerned;
- Receipt confirming the submission of the technical dossier, issued by the Land Registry;
- Planning permission for subdivision;
- Approved ‘ne varietur’ plan for a housing development;
- Minutes of provisional acceptance of the works;
- Specifications;
- The boundary survey report for the housing development;
- Master plan for a housing development;
- Plan for each batch;
- A copy of the title deed, if applicable;
- Approval from the mortgagee for the subdivision and issuance of individual land titles, where applicable.
Deadlines:
- Review of the request: 7 days;
- Processing time: 15 days (issuance of the title deed) and 1 month (issuance of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
Submission of a development plan:
Fixed charge (per plot or per private share)
- Map drawn up by the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastral Surveying and Cartography: …………………………………………………………………………………….. 200 DH
- Plan drawn up by a registered surveyor: ………………. 100 DH
Issuing of land title deeds for individual plots:
Ad valorem duty:
- Fee for issuing a new land title…………………………………. 1.5 per cent
- Fee for issuing a duplicate (per duplicate) ………………. 200 DH
Surface rights:
- Urban property (per are or fraction of an are) ……………………………………. 50 DH
- Rural property (per hectare or fraction of a hectare) …………………………. 50 DH
Fixed fee (for each land title to be issued) …………………………………………………. 100 DH
Minimum levy …………………………………………………………………………… 800 DH
ALIGNING THE PLAN WITH THE CURRENT SITUATION
- An application for registration, dated and signed by the applicant;
- Receipt confirming the submission of the technical dossier, issued by the Land Registry;
- Reconciliation report;
- Reconciliation schedule;
- A copy of the planning permission;
- A copy of the approved architectural plan (ne varietur);
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 3 days (issuing of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
In the event of construction, extension or planting:
- Ad valorem duty…………………………………………. 1 per cent
- Fixed fee ……………………………………………… 100 DH
- Minimum levy …………………………..1,000 DH
FILING OF CO-OWNERSHIP REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF TITLES TO PRIVATE SHARES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CO-OWNERSHIP OF BUILT PROPERTIES
- An application for registration, dated and signed by the applicant;
- Receipt confirming the submission of the technical dossier, issued by the Land Registry;
- Co-ownership regulations signed by the owner;
- Descriptive report of division;
- A topographical plan of the block showing each private area and each floor, including the terrace;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
- Approval from the mortgagee for the subdivision and issuance of individual land titles, where applicable.
Deadlines:
- Review of the request: 7 days;
- Processing time: 15 days (issuance of the title deed) and 20 days (issuance of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
Filing of the rules governing the co-ownership scheme:
Fixed charge (per plot or per private share)
- Map drawn up by the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastral Surveying and Cartography: …………………………………………………………………………………….. 200 DH
- Plan drawn up by a registered surveyor: ………………. 100 DH
Issuing of land title deeds for individual plots:
Ad valorem duty:
- Land title registration fee……………………………………………….. 1.5 per cent
- Fee for issuing a duplicate (per duplicate) ………………. 200 DH
Surface rights:
- Urban property (per are or fraction of an are) ……………………………………. 50 DH
- Rural property (per hectare or fraction of a hectare) …………………………. 50 DH
Fixed fee (for each land title to be issued) …………………………………………………. 100 DH
Minimum levy …………………………………………………………………………… 800 DH
PROPERTY MERGER
- An application for registration, dated and signed by the applicant;
- Receipt confirming the submission of the technical dossier, issued by the Land Registry;
- Merger minutes;
- Merger plan;
- A copy of your national identity card;
- A copy of the land title, if applicable.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Processing time: 2 days (issuing of the title deed) and 10 days (issuing of a duplicate).
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per property to be merged) ………………. 1,000 DH
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP
- A request, dated and signed by the person concerned, stating the land registry details;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Completion: During the day.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per property) ………………. 100 DH
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION APPLICATION
- A request, dated and signed by the person concerned, stating the land registry details;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Duration: 2 days.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per certificate) ………………. 100 DH
CERTIFICATE RELATING TO A LAND TITLE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION
- A request, dated and signed by the person concerned, stating the land registry details;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Duration: 2 days.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per certificate) ………………. 100 DH
CERTIFICATE OF NON-ENTRY IN THE LAND REGISTER
- A request dated and signed by the person concerned;
- Sworn statement;
- Certificate of non-taxation issued by the relevant tax authority;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Production time: 24 hours.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee (per certificate) ………………. 100 DH
ISSUING A NEW DUPLICATE (IN THE EVENT OF LOSS, THEFT OR TOTAL DESTRUCTION)
- A request dated and signed by the holder of the duplicate;
- Power of attorney, if applicable;
- A copy of your national identity card.
- Reporting the loss or theft to the relevant authorities;
- A copy of the national daily newspaper in which the report of loss or theft appears.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Production time: one and a half months.
Land Registry fees:
- Right of publicity ………………………………………………………………. 250 DH
- Fee per page (each page started is charged in full)….. 50 DH
- Fixed fee ………………………………………………………………………….. 100 DH
- Copy of the land survey plan …………………………………………………………. 100 DH
- Minimum levy …………………………………………………….. 500 DH
COPIES OF DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS FILED IN LAND REGISTERS
- A request specifying the land registry reference, listing the documents required, and dated and signed by the person concerned;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Preparation time: 1 hour.
Land Registry fees:
- Charge per page (each page started is charged in full) … 25 DH
COPY OF LAND PLANS
- A claim form bearing the land registry reference, dated and signed by the person concerned;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Preparation time: 2 hours.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee……………………………………………………………………………… 100 DH
ON-SITE CONSULTATION OF LAND REGISTRY DOCUMENTS
- A claim form bearing the land registry reference, dated and signed by the person concerned;
- A copy of your national identity card.
Deadlines:
- Demand analysis: During the day;
- Preparation time: 1 hour.
Land Registry fees:
- Fixed fee……………………………………………………………………………… 50 DH

