By Ola Kay
Henceforth, cost of obtaining a driver’s license or number plate in the country is now reviewed upward, sequel to the approval of a new price structure by the Joint Tax Board, JTB.
The newly reviewed cost, will take effect nationwide on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
This follows a public service announcement issued by the JTB in May 2025, noting that the adjustment was prompted by the introduction of enhanced security features in the production of number plates and driver’s licenses, along with rising incidental production costs.
The new price adjustment will affect motor vehicles and motorcycle number plates and driver’s license.
JTB, the apex tax coordination body in the country, has appealed to government agencies and motor vehicle licensing authorities to implement the updated rates accordingly.
Meanwhile, rates approved by the Joint Tax Board indicating revised price structure is as follows:
Vehicles driver’s license:
- N15,000 (3 years)
- N21,000 (5 years)
Tricycle driver’s license:
N7,000 (3 years)
N11,000 (5 years)
Number Plate fees
Standard private vehicle number plate – N30,000
Standard commercial vehicle number plate – N30,000
Articulated vehicle number plate – N90,000
Dealer vehicle number plate – N100,000
Out of season number plate – N150,000
Fancy vehicle number plate – N400,000th
Driver’s license fees were also reviewed:
- Three-year license: from N6,000 to N10,000
- Five-year license: from N10,000 to N15,000
- Motorcycle/tricycle license (3 years): from N3,000 to N5,000
- Motorcycle/tricycle license (5 years): from N5,000 to N8,000
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