Citizens
Council services
Every Council service in one place: fees, requirements, processing times, forms and how to apply.
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- Change of addressApplication to change your permanent address. Requires ID card copies of everyone moving and a no-objection letter from the owner of the destination house. Finalized 5–7 working days after the council receives official clearance from your previous island of residence.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 7 working daysApply online
- Bidding & procurement complaintsFor projects with more than 10 applicants, the council proceeds to bidding per state financial regulations: notices run for 7 days and the Bid Committee evaluates within 5 days. Complaints about a bid must be submitted within 2 official days; bid/revenue payments are accepted 08:00–12:00.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 5 working daysAt the counter
- Birth registration (general)Birth certificate or registry update for an older child, requiring specific DNR forms and ID documents. Forms are provided by the council.Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Birth registration (newborn)Creates the birth registry entry and issues a certificate for a newborn, based on the DNR forms and hospital documents. Forms are provided by the council.Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Boundary dispute resolutionIf a land plot's boundaries are found unclear or missing during inspection, the council re-demarcates the boundaries, taking up to 10 days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 10 working daysApply online
- Building permitNecessary inspections are carried out before the permit is issued. The permit is issued once the required application form is submitted and the designated fee is paid.Fee: Fee set per the council's schedule; confirmed at applicationProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Individual business shop registrationBusiness registration application for individuals wanting to operate a shop, assigned via the Ministry of Economic Development. Registered in the official registry within 2 official days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 2 working daysApply online
- Certificate of residenceFee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Remove deceased from citizens' registryRemoves a deceased person's name from the island's Citizens' Registry (Dhaftharu).Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Disability registration & aidRegistration and financial aid application forms for persons with disabilities. Submit at the counter or by email 08:00–14:00; processed within 3 working days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Funeral arrangementsNotify the council's focal point of a death and the council will assist with funeral arrangements according to the family's wishes, typically within 1 hour.Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesAt the counter
- ID card applicationForms are available at the council counter and on the DNR website (www.dnr.gov.mv). Submit in person 08:00–14:00 or by email; the council will take your photo. Verified forms are forwarded to DNR within 1 working day, and finished cards are handed over within 3 days of the council receiving them from the Atoll Council.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 1 working dayApply online
- Job application (council vacancies)Application for council job vacancies. The council checks that the correct forms and documents are attached and gives 48 hours to correct anything missing or incorrect.Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Placing land boundary corners (Kanmudi)Placing corner boundary markers for a land plot on request. The land must be cleared first; the owner is notified of the date/time 5 days before council staff arrive.Fee: FreeProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Land boundary demarcation & registry handoverDemarcating the exact boundaries of a plot, up to 10 days. The final land registry is handed over strictly to the land owner or to the holder of a valid Power of Attorney (ID copy required).Fee: FreeProcessing time: 10 working daysApply online
- Replace lost land registryReplacement application for a lost land registry (form available at the counter). The council makes a public announcement for 7 days; if there are no objections, a new registry is issued.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 7 working daysApply online
- Name change (10 years and over)Name change processing for a person aged 10 or over. Requires the relevant DNR form, the existing ID card, and supporting documentation; sent to DNR within 5 working days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 5 working daysApply online
- Name change (under 10 years)Name change processing for a child under 10 years old. Requires the relevant DNR form, the existing ID card, and supporting documentation; sent to DNR within 5 working days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 5 working daysApply online
- Pension form (65 years)The council notifies residents 15 days before their 65th birthday. Forms are accepted at the counter 08:00–14:00; verified forms are sent to the Pension Office within 3 working days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Leasing council properties & itemsRenting out places or items under the council's jurisdiction. Leasing rates are set by the council office in accordance with state financial regulations.Fee: Rates set by the council's leasing scheduleProcessing time: VariesApply online
- Road closure permitPermit for temporarily closing a road for an event or construction. Request forms are processed within 3 days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Road digging permitPermit for excavating a road, e.g. for utilities or cable TV work, on request. Approved within 3 days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Single parent allowanceFinancial aid application for single parents facing financial hardship. Submit at the counter or by email 08:00–14:00; forms are sent to NSPA within 3 working days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Claim Football allowanceTo claim benefit for playing island team.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 3 working daysApply online
- Street vending permit (carts/tables)Permit for permanent or temporary placement of carts or tables on streets/public places. The council checks space availability and finalizes the permit within 7 days.Fee: FreeProcessing time: 7 working daysApply online
- Sea vessel registration & safety certificateManaged via the Ministry of Transport's portal (www.transport.gov.mv). Surveyors inspect the vessel within 2 days of the form being submitted. Inspection/registration fees apply, varying by vessel type.Fee: MVR 100–2500, depending on vessel typeProcessing time: 2 working daysApply online