Nigeria - Register for a Police Biometric Central Motor Registry

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for registering for a Police Biometric Central Motor Registry in person, the applicant has to visit the nearest office of the Nigerian Police Force.
2. The address and contact details of the Nigerian Police Force can be found in the following link:contact link
3. Visit the office and approach the Police Biometric Central Motor Registry (BCMR) to obtain an application form for registering for a Police Biometric Central Motor Registry.
4. Before visiting the office, the applicant has to visit any designated bank and buy the police BCMR scratch card by paying the specified amount of money.
5. Note that the applicant should bring the scratch card when he/she visits the NPF office.
6. Complete the obtained application form by filling it with the personal particulars and particulars of the vehicle in the respective fields.
7. After completing the application form, submit it to the relevant official who will capture your biometrics for further processing.
8. The submitted information will be recorded in the BCMR system and a confirmation slip will be provided which will act as an acknowledgement in the meantime.
9. When all the necessary processes are over and the applicant’s vehicle has been successfully registered, an SMS with all the registration details will be sent to the applicant.
10. A smartcard which is the actual product of the process will be later issued with prior notification.

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Required Documents

• Tax ID
• Purchase invoice
• Lading bill
• Proof of Insurance
• Origin Certificate
• Relevant permits (if required)
• Cancellation/permanent export certificates (original and translated)
• Importer’s Identification card/Passport copy
• Vehicle OwnershipProof
• Proof/receipt of payment

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Police Force - HQ
Louis Edet House
Force Headquartes
Garki,Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja
Phone: +22 004 324 1124
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Any vehicle owner in Nigeria, who wishes to obtain a smartcard issued by the Police BCMR, can apply.
• The applicant should have a proof of ownership for the particular vehicle.

Fees

• Motor vehicles: N3500
  
• Motorcycles and tri-cycles: N1500
  

Validity

• The registration is valid as long as you possess the vehicle.
  

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Date and place of Birth
• LGA and state of residence
• Marital status
• Spouse’s and Next of kin’s name
• Contact details
• Full address
• GSM Number and email address
• Vehicle colour and make
• Model and year
• Engine and chassis number
• License number
• Occupation

Need for the Document

• Police BCMR issued Smart card is required for the purpose of easy tracking of the vehicles owned by the citizens of Nigeria.
  

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