Renew a Nigerian driver's licence

Complete the renewal online, confirm payment and attend the required offices for checks and biometric capture.

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  1. Open the official Nigeria Driver's Licence portal and choose Renewal of Driver's Licence.

  2. Complete the renewal form and check your personal and licence details.

  3. Pay the licence fee online or through a listed bank and keep the payment record.

  4. Confirm the payment at the State Board of Internal Revenue office when instructed.

  5. Complete any VIO check shown for your application.

  6. Go to the FRSC Driver's Licence Centre for photograph, fingerprints and signature.

  7. Keep the temporary card or application form and use the portal to track when the permanent card is ready for collection.

Watch out

  • Biometric capture must be done in person.
  • Fees can depend on licence class, validity period and payment channel; check the current portal amount.

Tips

  • The official portal allows renewal from 30 days before the current licence expires.
  • Print or save the application and acknowledgement slips.

Local variations

  • A lost, stolen or damaged licence uses the reissue process and requires a police extract and affidavit.
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