OBTAINING A DRIVERS LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Step 1: Attend training at an accredited driving school.
Step 2: The driving school will then present you to the Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) for a driving test.
Step 3: Pass the driving test and obtain a certificate of proficiency from the VIO.
Step 4: Complete the driver’s licence application form at the Driver’s Licence Centre (DLC).
Step 5: Pay the licence fee online or at the Bank.
Step 6: Present your application form to the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officer and VIO at the DLC for endorsement.
Step 7: Proceed to the FRSC Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
Step 8: Obtain a temporary driver’s licence valid for 60 days.
Step 9: Pick up original driver’s licence at the BIR Office after 60 days.
The fees for a obtaining licence are as follows: N6, 350 for 3 years and N10, 450 for 5 years.
DO YOU KNOW YOU CAN RENEW YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE WITHOUT GOING FOR THE PHYSICAL CAPTURE AGAIN?
Yes you can… It is called “capture bypass”.
Step 1: Go to www.nigeriadriverslicence.frsc.gov.ng
Step 2: Click on DL application.
Step 3: Click on Renewal of Drivers Licence
Step 4: Supply the licence number and your date of birth and it will pull up your details
NOTE: Applicants have the option of either bypassing capture or going for physical capture. Bypass capture means the applicant is satisfied with his details and does not wish to recapture his biometrics. This applicant will however be required to visit the centre to collect the permanent card when it is ready. An applicant that chooses not to bypass capture will be required to visit the Driver’s Licence Centre to recapture his biometrics.
Step 5: Upon completion of the online application process, the applicant is to make payment using the payment options on the portal: Use of Visa or Master Card for online payment or Payment through the banks (Payarena, NetpostPay).
Step 6: Print Acknowledgment Slip (this will serve as your temporary licence)
Step 7: The applicant then waits until the permanent licence is printed and goes for collection.
NOTE: If applicant chose to do physical capture, he/she will take the payment receipt to Driver’s Licence Centre for physical capture and will get a Temporary Driver’s Licence.
The fee for obtaining licence is as follows: N6,350 for 3 years and N10,450 for 5 years.
Source: Federal Road Safety Corps