The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a deadline of July 29 for vehicle owners in Nigeria to register for the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), with a registration cost of N5,375 per vehicle.
In a statement released on Saturday, the NPF stated that enforcement of the e-CMR as a mandatory document for vehicle owners will begin on the specified date, urging motorists to complete their registration within the next 14 days. While it remains unclear if the registration fee varies by vehicle type, Nairametrics attempted to register a sedan and generated an invoice of N5,375 (VAT inclusive).
According to the Police, the e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The digitalized system aims to streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
The statement, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reads: “As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, to enhance the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024, to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering our nation’s safety and security framework.
“Following the directives of the IGP, services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body would become seamless as the e-CMR system would ensure the validation of vehicle genuineness and ownership, enhancing the ability to track and recover stolen vehicles effectively, and preventing the purchase of stolen vehicles by innocent buyers.”
The Nigeria Police Force, while seeking the understanding and support of Nigerians and residents on this initiative, reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security. It added that the enforcement of the e-CMR is necessary to ensure a safer and more secure environment for vehicle ownership and to significantly reduce vehicle theft by curtailing the sale of stolen vehicles in the country.
What are the Registration Requirements?
Registration of vehicles in the e-CMR portal can only be possible by using an internet-enabled device, such as a personal computer or smartphone.
- To register, you will be required to create a profile on the portal https://cmris.npf.gov.ng, which will require a National Identification Number (NIN), email address, phone number, and house address.
- In registering a vehicle, the vehicle’s license number, chassis number, and engine number.
- You will also need your ATM card to make payments on the platform.
Credit: Nairametrics