Nigeria - Apply for New Driver License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a New Driver License or Permit in person, the person who needs the license should visit the nearest Driver’s License Centre (DLC).
2. The address and contact details of the Driver’s License Centres can be found in the below contact link
3. Get the application form for Motorcycle Drivers License which will be available at the Driving License Centre.
4. Please make sure that you have all the documents with you that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page, when you visit the DLC.
5. Fill in all the required details. Also, mention the category under which you need a license.
6. Please pay the prescribed fees along with the submission of the application form as directed by the officials.
7. Revisit the DLC and submit the application form along with the documents as required by the Board of Internal Revenue and Vehicle Inspection Officer.
8. Then, an FRSC officer will capture your Biometric data at the office. You can obtain a temporary license that can be used until you get your ordered license card from the office.
9. Once your license is completely ready for issuance, you will get prior intimation after which you can visit the office and collect the license card.

Apply Online

1. To apply for an New Driver License or Permit online, the applicant must visit the following apply online
2. Click the link given above and on the page that opens, click “Apply Now” button under “Apply New” tab. A dialogue with two license options will appear, click on the option that you wish to obtain a license for.
3. Answer appropriately the question which will be asked further and proceed. The online application form will get opened with relevant tabs.
4. Complete all the tabs by filling the required details and click “Next” button. In the next tab, enter the contact details and address, then click “Next” button.
5. Proceed to fill the next tab with details of the Processing centre and type of license. Then click “Next” button.
6. Check the declaration box, enter the code in the field provided and click “submit” button.
7. Provide the details asked for as applicable, upload the required documents and complete the application by making the necessary payment by following the onscreen instructions.
8. Make a hard copy of your completed application, visit the DLC and submit the application form along with the documents as required by the Board of Internal Revenue and Vehicle Inspection Officer.
9. Then, an FRSC officer will capture your Biometric data at the office. You can obtain a temporary license that can be used until you get your ordered license card from the office.
10. Once your license is completely ready for issuance, you will get prior intimation after which you can visit the office and collect the license card.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Valid Learner’s license
• Valid National Identification Card
• Certificate of Proficiency in driving from an accredited school
• Vehicle Inspection Office test Certificate
• Eye test Certificate
• Proof of Birth
• Proof/receipt of payment

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 living in Nigeria, who wants to obtain Drivers License, can apply.
• The person applying for driving license should possess a valid and unexpired learner’s license.
• The applicant must possess a valid National Identification Card.

Fees

Class A
3 years – N3000.00
5 years – N5000.00

Other classes 3 years – N6000.00
5 years – N10000.00

Validity

License can be issued with a validity of 3 to 5 years.

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Processing Time

It will take nearly 60 days for issuance of the license.

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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.
• You will have to bring with you the completed application form or the temporary license card when you visit to collect the issued license card.

Required Information

• Full names and gender of the applicant
• Birth particulars
• Nationality and Marital status
• Address and contact details
• Details of work
• Height and blood group
• Parents’ and next of kin details

Need for the Document

Any person living in the Nigerian Republic must possess a Drivers Licenseif he/she wishes to drive legally on the Nigerian roads.

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