How to Register Your Vehicle in e-CMR Portal in Nigeria (2024)

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recently set up the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS).

This application, will enable owners of motor vehicles to easily apply for information from the Nigeria Police Central Motor Registry regarding the ownership of their vehicles as well as other details that would be helpful for improving national security and conducting investigations into motor vehicle theft and recovery.

Since the e-CMR was established, owners of motor vehicles can now use an internet-enabled device to remotely share information about their vehicles, their ownership, and other pertinent details that will support a more digitized police.

Many Nigerian car owners are unaware of the procedures involved on how to use the e-CMR portal to apply for their CMR Motor Vehicle Information Certificates.

The procedures that Nigerian car owners can follow to register for the e-CMR are described in this article by Nigerian Queries.

Furthermore, the benefits and advantages for Nigerians who register their cars on the e-CMR platform will also be addressed.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NPF CMR MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION CERTIFICATE ON THE E-CMR PORTAL

First and foremost, only internet-enabled devices—like personal computers or smartphones—may be used to register vehicles in the e-CMR website.

Whether you are an individual or a corporate organization, the following steps below should be complied with in order to apply for the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) CMR Motor Vehicle Information Certificate.

Step 1: Visit the official e-CMR portal at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng.

Step 2: Click on Get Started.

Step 3: Create Profile Using Your NIN/Drivers License/TIN.

Step 4: If Your Profile Exists, Login Using Your Access Credentials.

Step 5: Provide Vehicle Details And Click Next.

Step 6: Confirm The Accuracy of Vehicle Details And Click Proceed.

Step 7: View Invoice And Make Payment Using Any of The Provided Payment Methods.

Step 8: Details of Request Will Be Sent to Registered Phone Number or Email.

THE BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES OF REGISTERING YOUR CAR WITH THE E-CMR

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) claims that residents who register their vehicles in the e-CMR programme reap a number of benefits.

Among these benefits is the fact that a digitalized CMR improves vehicle security by enabling the Police to prevent and quickly resolve vehicular crimes by using precise and up-to-date vehicle information provided at the time of registration.

Secondly, the Police are better equipped to enforce motor vehicle-related laws, like those pertaining to licensing and registration, thanks to the e-CMR.

In addition, the extensive database of the e-CMR portal will discourage would-be offenders from using vehicles for illicit/illegal purposes. The awareness that law enforcement authorities possess precise data can deter unlawful actions.

In instances of accidents or conflicts involving motor vehicles, the digitalized CMR will also aid in accelerating investigations, leading to prompt resolution and less discomfort for the public.

Furthermore, according to the Nigeria Police Force, maintaining accurate vehicle information helps ensure national security. It guarantees that automobiles connected to illegal activity can be located and dealt with quickly.

HOW MUCH IS THE NPF CMR IN NIGERIA?

The cost of registering your vehicle on the Central Motor Registry (CMR) on the e-CMR portal this year 2024, is ₦5,000 only. This amount might be subject to change possibly in future

THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THE NIGERIAN POLICE CENTRAL MOTOR REGISTRY INFORMATION SYSTEM (CMRIS)

• All other CMR certificates that the NPF has previously granted are now void due to the cessation of manual processing and issuance of all CMR papers and certificates and the transition to the digitalized NPF CMR portal.
• You must be a car owner in Nigeria in order to be eligible for this NPF vehicle CMR registration.
• This specific document isn’t free upon registration, and the document will remain valid until you give the car to a new owner.
• Furthermore, The CMR vehicle documents is not renewed yearly like other vehicle documents.
• Make sure all of your car’s documentation is current and complete at all times to prevent police harassment of any kind.

CMR COMMAND PHONE CONTACT DETAILS FOR CMR QUERIES IN NIGERIA

If you have any questions regarding the registration of your vehicles on the CMR or anything pertaining to it, here are the CMR command centres phone numbers to call to answer your queries.