Vehicle power of attorney in Morocco for MRE: sale, purchase, NARSA mutation, AT (2026 guide)

Yes. The MRE can appoint a representative in Morocco to complete the sale and sign the transfer at NARSA. The power of attorney must be authenticated at the Moroccan consulate in the country of residence, then possibly legalized or apostilled. It must specify the vehicle details (registration, VIN) and the powers granted.

You need: the original authenticated power of attorney, the original registration certificate, the seller's national ID (certified copy if MRE), a valid technical inspection certificate, a certificate of no lien and no opposition, and the representative's ID. Documents are filed at the NARSA agency or the relevant traffic office.

No, a consular power of attorney (issued and authenticated at the Moroccan consulate) is sufficient for a vehicle sale. A Moroccan notarial power of attorney is also accepted if the MRE is present in Morocco. In both cases, the document must be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified translation by a sworn translator.

For a vehicle part of an estate, the representative must also present: the heirship deed (drawn up by two adouls and approved by the notary judge), the death certificate, and the power of attorney of all heirs if there are several. If the vehicle is over 10 years old or exceeds a certain mileage, a NARSA appraisal may be required before the transfer.

Yes, for permanent importation (return to Morocco or customs exemption), the MRE can appoint someone to handle customs formalities upon entry. However, the power of attorney must explicitly cover customs acts, and the representative must present the MRE's residence permit or passport proving their status as a foreign resident. Import duties vary by vehicle age and engine size.

The timeline varies by NARSA agency and completeness of the file. Generally, expect 1 to 3 weeks if all documents are in order. Agencies in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech may be slower during peak season (summer). It is advisable to mandate a professional (registration agency) to speed up the process and avoid back-and-forth.

Yes. If the vehicle has an opposition (seizure, bank lien, unpaid fine), the transfer will be blocked until the opposition is lifted. The certificate of no lien and no opposition is mandatory and must be recent (less than 3 months). It is obtained from the Land Registry for liens or from NARSA for administrative oppositions.