Vehicle Number Plates, Driver’s Licence Fees To Rise From June 8 – JTB Announces New Rates

Starting from Sunday, June 8, 2025, Nigerians will pay higher fees for obtaining and renewing vehicle number plates and driver’s licences. This follows a recent directive from the Joint Tax Board (JTB), which has approved an upward review of the rates across the country.

According to the JTB, the decision to adjust the pricing structure is driven by the incorporation of advanced security features and increased production costs. The new rates were published in an advertorial seen in a national daily and have been confirmed on official channels including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) website.

Revised Driver’s Licence Fees:

Private/Commercial Vehicles:

Three-year licence – ₦15,0

Five-year licence – ₦21,000

Motorcycle/Tricycle:

Three-year licence – ₦7,000

Five-year licence – ₦11,000

Updated Number Plate Fees:

Standard Private & Commercial Plate – ₦30,000

Articulated Vehicle Plate – ₦90,000

Dealer Plate – ₦100,000

Out-of-Series Plate – ₦150,000

Fancy Vehicle Plate – ₦400,000

Government Standard Plate – ₦80,000

Government Fancy Plate – ₦120,000

Motorcycle Plate – ₦12,000

Fancy Motorcycle Plate – ₦50,000

Government Standard Motorcycle Plate – ₦20,000

Government Fancy Motorcycle Plate – ₦50,000

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The JTB emphasized that the new pricing is applicable nationwide and urged relevant agencies, including Motor Vehicle Licensing Authorities in all states, to enforce compliance.

Nigerians are encouraged to process their applications through official platforms such as the National Vehicle Identification System portal (nvis.frsc.gov.ng) or the nearest Vehicle Licensing Authority to avoid exploitation.

The board also issued a strong warning against patronizing touts and unauthorized agents, reminding the public to stick to the approved fees to prevent extortion.

For more details, visit the FRSC official website (www.frsc.gov.ng) or contact the Motor Licensing Authority office in your state.