Nigeria - Apply for De-registration of Motor Vehicle

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for De-registration of a Motor Vehicle in person, the applicant needs to visit any nearest registering authority in Nigeria.
2. The address and contact details of the Driver License Centres can be found in the link below: Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form to be completed for De-registration of a Motor Vehicle from the relevant department.
4. Complete the application forms with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office. Make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
8. And if the application information and all the documents are found in order, officials will proceed to carry out the deregistration process.

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Required Documents

• Certified copy of applicant’s ID
• Proof of the Motor vehicle’s ownership (Certified copy)
• Any supporting documentation (as instructed)
• Vehicle Registration certificate

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: [email protected]
Website :Link

Eligibility

• Any person, who finds his /her vehicle not suitable to be driven anymore on a public road, can apply.

• Any vehicle that has been stolen or permanently demolished or becomes exempt from registration can be applied for deregistration.

• The vehicle should have been properly registered and the title holder or owner must hold an appropriate proof for his/her ownership.

Fees

• Please contact the office regarding fees details.
  

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Instructions

• Please fill the application form with appropriate information of the applicant. An applicant is mostly the title holder or owner of the vehicle.

• An application can also be lodged on behalf of an organisation as a proxy or representative. And the application should hold full information about the vehicle. The application should also hold the declaration and attestation of the applicant with name and date.

• 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.

Required Information

• Names, Physical and Postal Address of Applicant
• Identification number
• Contact details
• Vehicle details
• Vehicle Registration number
• Banking particulars
• Payment receipt number

Need for the Document

• In the Republic of Nigeria, it is necessary for a vehicle to be deregistered when it is clear that the vehicle will no more be used as required, to avoid legal conflicts.
  

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