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How to Get a Driver’s Licence in Nigeria (2026 Guide)

Driving without a valid licence can get you fined — and learning properly keeps you and others safe. Here are the steps, the current fees and tips to avoid touts.

Illustration of a car, a licence card and a road sign

💳 Current fees

₦15,0003-year licence
₦21,0005-year licence
June 2025when these fees started

These are the motor vehicle licence fees that took effect on 8 June 2025. Other classes (for example motorcycles) and replacements have different fees. Confirm on the official Nigeria Driver’s Licence portal before you pay.

🪜 Step by step (new licence)

  1. Learn at a driving schoolNew drivers are expected to train at an accredited driving school and get a certificate of completion.
  2. Apply onlineFill the application on the official Nigeria Driver’s Licence portal (run with the FRSC and state licensing authorities).
  3. Pay the feePay through the official payment channel shown on the portal and keep your receipt.
  4. Test and data captureGo to your state’s licensing office for any required test and to capture your photo and fingerprints.
  5. Get a temporary licenceYou may receive a temporary licence while your permanent card is produced.
  6. Collect your licenceCollect it when notified. The FRSC has been working to clear printing backlogs and plans digital licences.
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Say no to touts

Avoid roadside touts who promise a licence without training or capture. Fake licences are illegal and can get you prosecuted, and touts often disappear with your money.

🔄 Renewing your licence

  • Renew before it expires to avoid fines.
  • Apply for renewal on the official portal and pay the renewal fee.
  • Attend data capture if asked, then collect your new card.
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🚦 Stay safe on the road

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Wear your seat belt

Every trip, front and back seats.

Always
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No phone while driving

Calls and texts cause many crashes.

Focus
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Respect speed limits

Especially on highways and near schools.

Slow down
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Never drink and drive

Alcohol slows your reaction time.

Zero
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Coming soon

The FRSC has announced plans for contactless biometric capture and digital licences. Watch its official pages for when this reaches your state.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a driver’s licence in Nigeria?

From 8 June 2025, a 3-year motor vehicle licence costs ₦15,000 and a 5-year licence costs ₦21,000. Confirm current fees on the official portal.

Do I need a driving school certificate?

New applicants are expected to train at an accredited driving school and present a certificate when applying.

Can I apply for a driver’s licence online?

Yes. You start and pay online on the official Nigeria Driver’s Licence portal, then go to a licensing office for testing and biometric capture.

Written by the askJBoss team from public information and our own research; last updated October 2026. Prices, dates and rules change — always confirm with the official source. Spotted something that has changed? Tell us in the comments.

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