How To Verify If Your Car Plate Number Is Original Or Fake – Check Online and SMS

I think this is the first time you’ve heard this, but you should be aware that a significant number of individuals in Nigeria end up buying cars with phoney license plate numbers and driving them without even realizing it. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to check the validity of your license plate number right now. You should also make it a point to research the validity of a car plate number before purchasing one.

Today, we will be showing you some brief steps which you can use to Verify the Authenticity of Your Car Plate Number Online and via SMS. Anyway, it is for owners of cars, but if you do not have cars then store up the steps till your own arrives.

The corruption in Nigeria is kind of disturbing and it is reaching the Master Level, so trying to verify the authenticity of cars is highly expected.

Several persons have fallen victim, by buying fake plate numbers and running into problems with the Nigeria Federal Road Safety Corps, because of the plate number they purchased, thinking it’s original.

Below is a short tutorial on step-by-step guidelines on how to that is used to Verify the Authenticity of Your Car Plate Number Online and via SMS, the steps are short, simple and very easy.

How to Verify the Authenticity of Your Car Plate Number Online

• Visit the official Federal Road Safety website https://nvis.frsc.gov.ng/VehicleManagement/VerifyPlateNo, This page will take you straight to the National Vehicle Identification system portal.
• Now ensure you enter or supply your Number Plate in the blank box provided.
• After which you can proceed by clicking on the “SUBMIT” button and that is all.

How to Verify the Authenticity of Your Car Plate Number Using SMS

SMS is another easy way to check or verify your FRSC plate number. However, this method is designed for those who cannot access the internet or cannot afford to go through the rigorous processes of navigating the FRSC portal. You can achieve this with any phone by just using the SMS service.

• Open your phone messaging app and create a new message
• Type “VerifyPlateNo” followed by the plate number you want to verify. For example, if your plate number is LAG634J2, type “VerifyPlateNo LAG634J2.” Ensure to type the numbers correctly; otherwise, the process will not be successful
• After typing, send it to the number 33324 via SMS
• Within a few seconds, after the SMS is successfully delivered, you will receive a message stating whether or not the plate number is authentic and properly registered.

How To Verify Plate Number Via FRSC App

The FRSC has also designed an app that helps car owners register their plate numbers without stress. All you need is to have the app on your phone to help you carry out the verification.

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• First, install the FRSC app on your smartphone. For Android users, you can download it by visiting the Google PlayStore, while iPhone users can get it from the App Store.
• After you have successfully downloaded and installed it, open the app and enter your plate number in a space made available for “Enter Plate No.”
• Click on “Verify,” and then you will receive a prompt message that shows if your plate number is valid or not.

How to Verify Lagos Plate Number

Lagos State has created a website for plate number verification for its resident car owners. In conjunction with the Smart City initiative of the present administration, the Lagos State government announced the creation of a plate number verification website www.lsmvaapvs.org through the State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA).

The General Manager of MVAA, Lagos, Mr Lateef Lawal, stated that the creation of the portal became highly essential to put an end to the unnecessary harassment of licenses by Nigerian Police officials, FRSC, and other security agencies.

He expressed how the situation became embarrassing and worrisome to the State government as unending reports grew rampant that cars registered with Lagos State plate numbers were being held in custody by FRSC; hence, the creation of the site.

Therefore, Lagosian car owners are urged to always visit the site to confirm the authenticity of their plate numbers. The website is straightforward to navigate. Once you log in, type in the number plate you want to verify and wait for the confirmation details of the vehicle.