Obtain Your Moroccan Criminal Record (Bulletin B3) from Abroad | Guide 2026

You can apply by post to the Court of First Instance in your place of birth in Morocco, enclosing a copy of your national ID or passport. Some Moroccan consulates also accept applications directly.

The timeframe is generally 2 to 4 weeks by post from abroad. This may vary depending on court workload and the accuracy of the information provided. Allow extra time for apostille if required.

Morocco does not yet offer a fully online service for the Bulletin B3. The Wraqi.ma platform facilitates some administrative steps, but delivery of the criminal record mostly still requires post or consulate.

Yes, you can appoint a relative in Morocco by simple (non-authentic) power of attorney to collect your Bulletin B3 from the court. The power of attorney must explicitly mention this step and be accompanied by a copy of your ID or passport.

Yes, if the Bulletin B3 is intended for a French or Belgian authority, it must bear the Hague Apostille issued by the Moroccan Ministry of Justice. Morocco joined the Apostille Convention on 14 August 2016.

The Bulletin B3 has no fixed legal validity period in Morocco, but most authorities require a document less than 3 months old. Some embassies require a document less than 6 months old.

You must include: a copy of your Moroccan national ID or passport, your exact full name, date and place of birth, and a stamped return envelope if applying by post. Some courts also require a payment receipt.