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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company. Then open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for Change CAC director do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use CAC's Company Registration Portal support/contact route with the entity name, application details and payment reference.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the exact registered entity or application record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Enter the affected director's statutory particulars and upload the corporate resolution, identity and consent or notice documents applicable to the filing.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Enter the affected director's statutory particulars and upload the corporate resolution, identity and consent or notice documents applicable to the filing.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company.
- The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep the entity/application reference shown in CAC's portal.
Open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action.
- The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change
- The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings
- The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
Enter the affected director's statutory particulars and upload the corporate resolution, identity and consent or notice documents applicable to the filing.
- Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director
- The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change
- The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the entity/application reference shown in CAC's portal.
Review the director information, generate the official CAC transaction and pay the filing or late fee shown by iCRP.
- The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings
- Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director
- The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Submit the application, monitor the dashboard for any CAC query and confirm the updated director information after approval.
- The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change
- Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director
- The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/entity reference, payment evidence and every document generated in the CAC portal.
Submit the application, monitor the dashboard for any CAC query and confirm the updated director information after approval.
CAC's current service timeline lists 12 working hours for CAC 7/director particulars and Edit Director filings after receipt of the required documents or resolution of a query.
Use CAC's Company Registration Portal support/contact route with the entity name, application details and payment reference.
Quick answers about Change CAC director
Direct answers to the questions people commonly search for, using the same verified fee, requirements, route and timeline shown in this guide.
How much does Change CAC director cost in 2026?
CAC post-incorporation filing fee applies — Use the current CAC fee schedule and the amount generated by iCRP for the exact director filing. Late filings can attract additional charges.
What do I need for Change CAC director?
The current verified checklist includes The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings, The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change, and Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do Change CAC director online?
Mostly online. Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company. Then open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action. The current sources for Change CAC director do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How long does Change CAC director take?
CAC's current service timeline lists 12 working hours for CAC 7/director particulars and Edit Director filings after receipt of the required documents or resolution of a query.
Where do I start Change CAC director?
Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company. Then open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action.
Important notes
- Changing a director is different from transferring shares or changing a beneficial owner; use the filing that matches the legal action actually taken.
- CAC's published service timelines list director post-registration changes at 12 working hours once a complete filing is received or a query is resolved.
- After approval, check the updated company record before relying on the change for banking, contracts or another regulator.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- The company's CAC registration number and access to an iCRP account authorised to make its post-incorporation filings — Identity / account detail
- The corporate resolution or approval supporting the appointment, removal or change — Eligibility / prerequisite
- Identity and statutory particulars of the incoming or affected director — Other requirement
- The consent, notice or supporting corporate document applicable to the exact director change — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in to CAC iCRP with the account authorised to manage post-incorporation filings for the company. Then open the company's post-incorporation services and select the director appointment, removal or particulars-change transaction that matches the approved corporate action.
The current sources for Change CAC director do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
CAC post-incorporation filing fee applies — Use the current CAC fee schedule and the amount generated by iCRP for the exact director filing. Late filings can attract additional charges.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
CAC's current service timeline lists 12 working hours for CAC 7/director particulars and Edit Director filings after receipt of the required documents or resolution of a query.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Change CAC director: Keep the application/entity reference, payment evidence and every document generated in the CAC portal.
Complete the final published step: Submit the application, monitor the dashboard for any CAC query and confirm the updated director information after approval.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use CAC's Company Registration Portal support/contact route with the entity name, application details and payment reference.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Changing a director is different from transferring shares or changing a beneficial owner; use the filing that matches the legal action actually taken.
- CAC's published service timelines list director post-registration changes at 12 working hours once a complete filing is received or a query is resolved.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-01. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
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