Starting Sunday, June 8, 2025, the cost of obtaining or renewing a driver’s license and vehicle number plates in Nigeria will increase, following the approval of a revised price structure by the Joint Tax Board (JTB).
This development, which applies nationwide, is part of a broader effort to integrate enhanced security features and to accommodate rising production costs, as stated in a public service announcement issued in May 2025.
“The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved a new price adjustment for motor vehicle and motorcycle number plates and driver’s license. The price adjustment is due to the introduction of enhanced security features on the number plates and driver’s license, and the incidental cost of production. The new price is effective Sunday, June 8, 2025,” the statement read.
The JTB, Nigeria’s top tax coordination authority, has directed all relevant agencies — including motor vehicle licensing authorities and FRSC offices — to implement the new pricing structure across the country.
| Category | Old Price | New Price (June 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles – 3 years | ₦10,000 | ₦15,000 |
| Motor Vehicles – 5 years | ₦15,000 | ₦21,000 |
| Tricycles/Motorcycles – 3 years | ₦5,000 | ₦7,000 |
| Tricycles/Motorcycles – 5 years | ₦8,000 | ₦11,000 |
| Type | Old Price | New Price (June 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Private & Commercial) | ₦18,750 | ₦30,000 |
| Articulated Vehicles | ₦30,000 | ₦90,000 |
| Dealer Plates | ₦40,000 | ₦100,000 |
| Out-of-Series Plates | ₦50,000 | ₦150,000 |
| Fancy Number Plates | ₦200,000 | ₦400,000 |
| Type | Old Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Standard Plate | ₦40,000 | ₦80,000 |
| Govt Fancy Plate | ₦60,000 | ₦120,000 |
| Motorcycle Standard | ₦5,000 | ₦12,000 |
| Motorcycle Fancy | ₦20,000 | ₦50,000 |
| Govt Motorcycle Standard | ₦10,000 | ₦20,000 |
| Govt Motorcycle Fancy | ₦20,000 | ₦50,000 |
According to the JTB, the price hike is largely due to:
These changes are aimed at improving the security and traceability of vehicles and drivers on Nigerian roads.
To avoid fraudulent activities and ensure compliance:
This price revision affects all vehicle categories, including private cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycles. Vehicle owners are advised to:
If you're a vehicle owner or planning to register a new car, here’s what you should know:
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