Nigerians are expected to pay more for their vehicle and drivers license renewals and new ones even as the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved an increment in price.
This adjustment will take effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The JTB, which oversees revenue authorities in Nigeria, advises the public to be aware of the new prices and calls on relevant government bodies and Motor Vehicle Licensing Authorities to adhere to these changes.
According to an advertisement in a national newspaper, the new fees are set as follows: a three-year motor vehicle driver’s license will cost N15,000, while a five-year license will be N21,000. For tricycle/motorcycle driver licenses, the fees are N7,000 for three years and N11,000 for five years.
The pricing for number plates ranges in different categories: A standard private vehicle number plate costs N30,000, while a standard commercial number plate is also N30,000. For articulated vehicles, the price is N90,000, and dealer vehicle number plates are priced at N100,000. Out of series number plates are available for N150,000, whereas fancy vehicle number plates are significantly higher at N400,000. Government standard vehicle number plates are priced at N80,000, and government fancy vehicle number plates at N120,000.
For motorcycles, the standard number plate is N12,000, with fancy motorcycle number plates costing N50,000. Government standard motorcycle number plates are available for N20,000, and government fancy motorcycle number plates are also priced at N50,000.
The price adjustment, according to JTB, is due to the introduction of enhanced security features in the number plate and driver’s licence and incidental increase in production cost.
JTB has indicated that details regarding this price change can be found on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) website, www.frsc.gov.ng, as well as at the Motor Licensing Authority (MLA) located in the States’ Internal Revenue Service offices or Motor Vehicle Administration Authorities throughout the nation.
They noted that this price change is applicable across the country. To apply for your driver’s license and number plate, visit the National Vehicle Identification System portal at nvis.frsc.gov.ng or go to the nearest Vehicle Licensing Authority. JTB also warned Nigerians to be cautious of touts and to ensure they do not pay more than the officially set price.
