Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- To apply for replacement of a Vehicle Number Plate in person, the applicant has to visit any of the approved centres of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- List of approved centres by the FRSC can be found in the following Link
- Visit the office and obtain an application form for replacing a Vehicle Number Plate from the relevant department.
- Complete the application form with respect to the requirement by providing the required details under relevant sections.
- Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
- After completing the application form, attest it with your signature and attach the required documents with it.
- Submit the application and required documents package to the relevant authority at the office.
- Also pay the amount of fees required for the processing of application as directed by the officials.
- The proof of payment should also be submitted to the person in-charge at the office.
- After successful payment, the application form and attached documents are forwarded to the respective officials for verification.
- Within 10-15 days, the application processing will be over and you will be communicated regarding it.
Required Documents
- Completed Replacement form
- Proof of payment
- Passport size photographs (as required)
- Evidence of ownership
- Police report
- Affidavit of Intent
Office Locations & Contacts
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) - Head Quaters,
National Headquarters
No. 4 Maputo Street. Zone 3,
Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
Phone: 0700- 2255- 377
Toll Free Number: 122
Email: info@frsc.gov.ng
Website :Link
Eligibility
- When a vehicle owner in Nigeria has lost his/her vehicle’s number plate, they can apply for a replacement.
- When the vehicle’s number plate has been damaged or lost its original colour coating such that it becomes difficult to identify the number, the vehicle owner can seek a new number plate in replacement.
Fees
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Instructions
- Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
- Applicants can enquire the office about the fees details and payment procedure if they had any doubts.
Required Information
- Particulars of the applicant
- Applicant’s Identification number
- Vehicle Registration number
- License number of the applicant
- Other license details
- Address and contact details
- Email address
- Particulars of the vehicle
- Payment receipt number
Need for the Document
- Any Registered vehicle number plate that had lost its original identity must be replaced with a new number plate.
- Any registered vehicle is required to possess a number plate legally obtained from the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria.
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