Nigeria - Change of Vehicle Ownership

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Change of Vehicle Ownership in person, the applicant has to visit the nearest Vehicle Licensing Office in his/her state.
2. The contact and address details of the approved Vehicle Licensing Offices for each state in Nigeria can be found in the following page: Link
3. Visit the VIO with all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
4. Obtain the necessary forms to be completed for Changing Vehicle Ownership from the concerned department and complete with required information under relevant sections.
5. Complete the application form(s) as required and attach the required documents with the completed form(s).
6. Submit the form(s) and documents to the concerned department at the office for further verification processes.
7. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed with ownership transfer process.
8. Further, the ownership will be transferred to the respective person as per the applicant’s request and the concerned person will be notified to collect the updated ownership certificate.

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Required Documents

• Completed forms (as required)
• Valid proof of Identity
• Inspection Report from VIO
• Original Plate number allocation form
• Certified Proof of ownership
• Passport size photographs of new owner
• Transfer letter
• Purchase Receipt
• Insurance from third party
• Valid Vehicle License

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Road Traffic Service - HQ, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
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 vehicle owner in Nigeria, who wishes to transfer his/her ownership on sale or as a gift to another person, can apply.
  

Fees

• The processing fees will be N2500.00
  

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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
• Particulars of the motor vehicle
• Particulars of the new owner
• Identity document number of applicant
• Traffic register number
• Particulars of the proxy
• Email address
• Address details

Need for the Document

• Any person in Nigeria, who wishes to sell or hand over his/her self-owned motor vehicle to another vehicle, he/she must notify the relevant Board of Authority and complete a Change of Ownership process.
  

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