Nigeria - Apply for Weights and Measure Waiver

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Weights and measure Waiver in person, the applicant has to visit the Weights & Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form to be completed for obtaining a Weights and measure Waiver from the relevant department.
4. Complete the application form 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. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the document.
9. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will be notified by the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Applicant’s valid proof of Identification
• Valid manufacture/dealer/trader license
• Certificate from Local Government Authority
• Reason and object for issuance of the waiver
• Proof of payment
• Any supporting document (as required)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Weights and Measures Department - HQ,
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment - HQ
Old Secretariat, Area 1 Garki, Abuja
FCT, Nigeria.
Phone: (234) 803 334 8806
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

Any person in Nigeria, who deals with Weighing Scale for any stipulated purpose and wishes obtain a relevant waiver, can apply.

Fees

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Required Information

• Applicant particulars
• Identification document number
• Registration number
• Invoice number
• Details of the Weighing scale
• Address and contact details
  

Need for the Document

Weights and Measure Waiver is a privilege provided from the Department of the Weights & Measures of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, for registered Weight/measure owner.

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