This article was machine-translated from French and is being reviewed. Prices are in Algerian dinars excl. VAT.
To install surveillance cameras at your home, the wilaya of Algiers requires an acquisition authorization file for sensitive equipment. It consists of six parts: a signed request, a questionnaire, the property deed of the dwelling, technical specifications of the equipment, a commitment not to connect the system to the internet, and a residence certificate. This guide describes the “home” file model of the wilaya of Algiers, as we have it. It is not legal advice: the parts may vary by wilaya and change, so confirm them with the sensitive equipment cell before submitting.
In short
- Acquiring cameras requires prior authorization from the wilaya: do not order before obtaining it.
- The “home” file has six parts, including a written commitment not to connect the system to the internet.
- The form excludes infrared night vision cameras; check the LED lighting range before filling in the equipment table.
Why a private individual must request an authorization
Executive decree No. 09-410 of December 10, 2009, amended and supplemented by decree No. 16‑61 of February 11, 2016, classifies CCTV without night vision or radio transmission as sensitive equipment. Acquisition of these items for possession and use is subject to prior authorization (Art. 17). For CCTV, the wali issues it after a security commission of the wilaya advises. It applies to individuals as well as companies: a private person equipping their home is therefore subject in the same way as a business.
The form note specifies that personal use acquisition does not grant the right to resell or transfer the equipment to a third party.
The six parts of the file
| N° | Item | Key points to remember |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for a sensitive equipment acquisition license, signed by the applicant | Wilaya form, completed and signed |
| 2 | Applicant’s questionnaire | Identity, birth, address, ID documents |
| 3 | Copy of the property deed of the dwelling | Clean room for the “house” file |
| 4 | Copy of the technical specifications of the equipment | Technical sheets for the cameras and recorder |
| 5 | Commitment not to connect the CCTV system to the internet | Model in Arabic and French |
| 6 | Residence certificate | Issued by the municipality |
The model bears the header of the Wilaya of Algiers: Directorate of Regulation, General Affairs and Litigation, General Regulation Service, Weapons and Explosives Office, Sensitive Equipment Cell. We have no official response deadline to give you: ask the depot.
What the request contains
The form repeats, for the applicant: their identity, date and place of birth, nationality, address, phone number, profession, nature of activity and the approval reference when the applicant is a professional. It mainly includes a table of equipment to be purchased, with five columns: designation, nature (type, brand and model), section and subsection of the decree annex, and quantity.
It also asks for:
- the country of origin of the equipment and the country of provenance;
- transport modalities;
- the place where the equipment will be stored and used;
- conditions for secure storage.
The information sheet adds the references of the national ID card (number, authority, date) and passport. Prepare the equipment table before going to the Wilaya: it is filled from the quote and technical sheets.
Cameras with night vision: the form note
Two notes at the bottom of the commitment concern night vision. The first states that the acquisition authorization request must not contain cameras with infrared night vision. The second specifies that the request does not allow acquisition of night‑vision cameras, except those whose LED lighting allows night vision up to a range of 36 m. In our copy, this second note is cut off at the page edge: ask the Wilaya for the exact wording.
For equipment selection, look at the technical sheet: type of lighting (white LED or infrared) and announced range. A camera advertised at 40 m or more may fall outside the request scope. These rules come from the form, not our reading of the decree: Annex I refers night‑vision cameras to another text, Executive Decree No. 98‑96 of 18 March 1998. Do not conclude that they escape all authorization.
Commitment not to connect the system to the internet
The fifth page is a template in Arabic and French: “Commitment not to connect the CCTV system to an internet network.” You provide your name, phone number and the address of the site, then sign. The decree requires such a commitment in Article 20 bis (Appendix VIII template) for systems that must not be connected; the Algiers wilaya includes it in a house file.
For you, the practical consequence is: no mobile app, no manufacturer cloud service, no remote image retrieval. The system stays local: cameras, recorder and control screen. Choose this option from the quote onward, and do not plug the recorder into the box. Technical details of remote access solutions are in remote access to cameras: how to secure it, useful mainly if you are in a case where connection is allowed.
What the installer does, what you do
| You | AsloTech |
|---|---|
| Sign the request and the commitment | Prepare with you the equipment list and technical sheets |
| Gather the deed of ownership and the residence certificate | Tell you which documents the wilaya requires, according to the model we have |
| Submit the file and wait for the decision | Install after authorization, and verify your identity and authorization before intervening (Art. 22 and 24) |
AsloTech holds type I licence No 207 dated 17 March 2025 from the Ministry of Interior (extent of the licence). The decision is that of the wilaya: we cannot guarantee or accelerate it. To see how the installer is inspected, read how to verify an approved installer.
Frequently asked questions
Is a file required even for one camera?
The form and texts we have read do not set a threshold. Assume the file is necessary and ask the wilaya for confirmation before buying.
Is the file the same in all wilayas?
We only have the model for Algiers wilaya. Other wilayas may request different documents or a different form: check with yours.
Can I view my cameras on my phone?
No if you sign the commitment not to connect the system to the internet: it excludes mobile app and cloud. Keep the recorder off the internet network and view it on site.
Am I affected if I am a tenant?
The “house” file requires a copy of the deed of ownership. For rented accommodation, we do not have the list of documents: ask the wilaya which document replaces the deed.
How long do you have to wait for authorization?
We have no official deadline. Ask for it when submitting and do not schedule installation before receiving the answer.
To study your home and prepare the file, discover our cCTV video surveillance solution.