Cancel or transfer an electricity meter

Cancel an existing electricity subscription or transfer it to a new holder.

Support to cancel a SOCADEL subscription or transfer it to a new account holder (move, sale, rental change).

Body concerned : SOCADEL — Sweet Service is an independent facilitator, not affiliated with SOCADEL.

Indicative price : support from 10 000 FCFA

Steps of the process

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the cancellation/transfer file

    ID, latest bill, and new holder's documents for a transfer.

    Estimated time : 1 day · Fees : Free

  2. Step 2

    Submission and processing

    Submission to SOCADEL and follow-up of the administrative processing.

    Estimated time : 5 to 15 working days · Fees : Per SOCADEL rates

Required documents

  • ID document (national ID card, passport)
    Clear copy of both sides.
    Required
  • Latest SOCADEL bill
    Most recent bill for the subscription concerned.
    Required

Free contacts — SOCADEL

These are the official body's own contacts. They are free and do not go through Sweet Service.

SOCADEL agency Douala-Akwa
Avenue de Gaulle, Akwa, Douala
SOCADEL agency Yaoundé-Centre
Avenue Kennedy, Yaoundé
SOCADEL call centre (free)

Frequently asked questions about this procedure

Which documents are needed for: Cancel or transfer an electricity meter?

Required documents: ID document (national ID card, passport), Latest SOCADEL bill. A clear phone photo (JPG, PNG) or a PDF is enough; you send them from your client space.

How long does the procedure take?

The procedure has 2 step(s), with estimated times: Prepare the cancellation/transfer file (1 day) ; Submission and processing (5 to 15 working days). The final time depends on SOCADEL.

How much does Sweet Service support cost?

The information on this page is free. Support starts from 10 000 FCFA. Official SOCADEL fees are shown separately in a quote, which you are free to accept or decline.

Is Sweet Service part of SOCADEL?

No. Sweet Service is an independent company that makes your paperwork easier; it is not affiliated with SOCADEL. The final decision always belongs to SOCADEL.

Which cities does Sweet Service cover?

Everywhere in Cameroon, especially Douala, Yaoundé. Follow-up is done online from your client space and on WhatsApp.

Would you rather we handle it for you?

Sweet Service can prepare your file, follow up on it and save you unnecessary trips. No outcome is guaranteed: the final decision belongs to the body concerned.

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