The Nigerian Police Force recently launched the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS). The platform is a repository of information on vehicles operating on Nigerian roads. It’s expected that every motor vehicle (cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, etc) owner registers his vehicle on the platform so he can be issued a Motor Vehicle Information Certificate. Some vehicle owners are in a state of quagmire regarding the new registration system, and that’s why we deemed it fit to write this article on a step-by-step guide on How to register your vehicle on the new Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS) in Nigeria.
A few years back before the invention of the new electronic Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS), vehicles were registered manually on the Central Motor Registry by men of the Nigerian Police Force. The Force took a step forward by introducing the electronic Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS) portal where you can register your vehicle anywhere without stress. The new portal has lots of advantages over the manual method. Though there are disadvantages too the advantages outweigh this.
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Advantages of the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS)
The new portal has voluminous advantages, they include:
- Vehicle owners can register their vehicles from the comfort of their homes without the need of visiting any registration center.
- Owners will only pay the required amount specified by the Government.
- Certificates can now be printed faster and at ease.
- Registration is swift.
Disadvantages
The only disadvantage of the new portal is the fact that drivers who are not well-rooted in the latest technology and internet will find it hard to register on the portal on their own. Though this is not a big deal, they can employ the services of smart youths to help them sort it out.
Requirements for registering on the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS)
Below is a list of registration requirements, it’s advisable to make all these ready so you don’t get stuck halfway.
- An internet-enabled device with a data subscription (Mobile phone, iPad, Laptop, etc)
- Active phone number
- Email address
- Vehicle registration number
- Engine number
- Chassis number
- Vehicle Model
- Product information
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Driver’s License
- Tax Identification Number
- An ATM card for online payment. You can also make payments at any bank near you.
Step to register your vehicle on the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS) portal
- Turn on mobile data on your internet-enabled device and open your web browser
- Go to https://cmris.npf.gov.ng/#
- On the website, click on “Get Started”.
- Create a new profile using either NIN, Driver’s license, or TIN. If you have an already existing profile, log in.
- Navigate to the CMR Request section, select a Request, and then select a Sub Request.
- Provide your vehicle details and click Next.
- Check the box to confirm the accuracy of vehicle details and click Proceed.
- View the invoice and click Make Payment using any of the payment methods.
- Details of the request will be sent to the registered phone number or email address.
- You can also view comprehensive information about your registered vehicle on your portal.
The steps are quite simple, we believe you learned a lot today, if you encounter any problems or you have other questions to ask, feel free to drop them in the comments and we will do justice to that.
