How to get a driver’s license in Lagos state

In Nigeria, it is considered illegal and criminal to drive without owning a driver’s license. A driver’s license is a legal document issued by the Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) that confers the right to drive to an individual. Anyone older than 18 years old is eligible to obtain a driver’s license in Nigeria.

However, age is not the only requirement an individual must tick before he can be issued a driver’s license in Nigeria. There are steps to follow, as well as other necessary requirements. Also, obtaining this license is not free, it costs some money and the validity can be either 3 years or 5 years.

Required Documents To Get A Driver’s Licence In Lagos

Unless your documents are complete, you won’t be issued a driver’s license in Nigeria. Below is a list of the required documents:

• Driving school certificate
• Learner’s permit
• VIO Test certificate
• Birth certificate/Age declaration.
• Eye Test certificate from FRSC-approved clinics.
• Evidence of driver’s permit payment (bank teller or printout).
• National Identification Number

How To Get a Driver License In Lagos:

If you are obtaining a driver’s license for the first time in Lagos, these steps will be of help to get it done fast without delay and harassment;

Apply for a new driver’s licence

• Use this option if you are applying for a licence for the first time.

Prerequisite

• Applicants must be 18 years and above. Applicant must have completed driving school.

Driver’s Licence Process

• Complete the driver’s licence application form online.
• Visit VIO for a driving test.
• Pay the licence fee online or at the Bank.
• Confirm payment at the State BIR Office.
• Proceed to the FRSC Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
• Visit your DLC/MLA/VIO and present your application form or temporary card to pick up your original licence card.

Apply for renewal

The holder of a valid licence may apply for and obtain a renewal of the licence at any time from 30 days before the expiry date of the licence.
The applicant applies and completes the form online, makes the payment, confirms payment at the Board or Internal Revenue, proceeds to VIO for a test and visits the FRSC Drivers Licence Centre for Biometric Capture.

Apply for reissue

A re-issue or replacement of a licence can be issued if the licence is illegible, defaced, lost or stolen. The applicant shall apply to the authority after the following conditions have been met-

• Obtain a police extract stating particulars of the loss, damage or defacement.
• See an affidavit stating the fact of the loss, damage or defacement.
• Pay the prescribed fee.

Digital Driver Licence​

The Digital Driver’s Licence is the digital version of your physical Driver’s Licence (physical card). It is available on your smartphone through various app stores.​

Benefits

• The digital licence is optional and available at an additional nominal fee.
• It is designed to be used in addition to the holder’s physical card​.
• Updates are applied in real time.
• This means that holders no longer have to wait for a new physical card to be dispatched to them when renewing or reissuing their licences.
• The app works offline and can be viewed when you have no data coverage.
• Your licence information is protected by the security on your phone (PIN, fingerprint, facial recognition) as well as the security of the app.​

General Frequently Asked Questions about Nigeria Driver’s Licence – Know this before applying.

Additional Information

• ​Your security and privacy

To ensure the security and privacy of holders, comprehensive security measures have been implemented to protect holders’ information and identity at all times. These measures are similar to those used for internet banking.

• ​If you lose your phone

If you lose your smartphone, your digital driver’s licence is protected by your phone’s PIN, your Digital Licence app PIN and, any other security/authentication mechanisms you normally use with your phone (including biometric authentication).​

• ​What to do if you cannot access the Internet​

The Digital Driver Licence is available offline as long as you are logged into the app. You’ll be required to use your PIN at all times to access your licence.​