Morocco - Apply for a Surname

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Procedure

1. Go to the Civil Status Office.
2. Bring the required documents.
3. Present the documents.
4. Apply for the surname.

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Required Documents

There is no required document when applying for a surname.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior

Avenue Mohammed V,
Quartier Administratif
Rabat
T : 537-761-861
F : 537-762-056

Eligibility

The Mother or father can apply for a surname for their newborn.

Fees

There is no fee in applying for a surname.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It may take 3 days for processing the application for surname.

Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

To apply for a surname is a mandatory process for parents. After birth, the parents must go to the civil status office to register the new born and therefore choose a forename. The criteria of choice are: to avoid choosing non-Moroccan, compound names and those derived from names of cities, villages, or tribes. Forenames must not be of prejudice to public order and to values.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Choice of surname:
link

Others

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