Nigeria - Replacement of a Vehicle Number Plate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. 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.
2. List of approved centres by the FRSC can be found in the following Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for replacing a Vehicle Number Plate from the relevant department.
4. Complete the application form with respect to the requirement by providing the required details under relevant sections.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. After completing the application form, attest it with your signature and attach the required documents with it.
7. Submit the application and required documents package to the relevant authority at the office.
8. Also pay the amount of fees required for the processing of application as directed by the officials.
9. The proof of payment should also be submitted to the person in-charge at the office.
10. After successful payment, the application form and attached documents are forwarded to the respective officials for verification.
11. Within 10-15 days, the application processing will be over and you will be communicated regarding it.
    

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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: [email protected]
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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