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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field. Then submit the search form and open the matching entity result returned by CAC.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for CAC Public Search 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 registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check
- Why you need it
- Used to identify or trace the correct application, record or transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field.
- 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.
Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names
- Why you need it
- Used for SMS, OTP, recovery or account identification where this service relies on a mobile number. Use a number you control.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field.
- 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.
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.
Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field.
- The registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check
- Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names
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.
Submit the search form and open the matching entity result returned by CAC.
- The registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check
- Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names
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.
Compare the returned registered name, registration number, entity type and status with the company or business you are checking.
- The registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check
- Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names
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.
If you need formal evidence rather than an on-screen public search, open the separate CAC Status Report or Certified True Copy service and complete that document request.
- The registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
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.
If you need formal evidence rather than an on-screen public search, open the separate CAC Status Report or Certified True Copy service and complete that document request.
Basic search results are returned online after you submit the search details.
Use CAC's Company Registration Portal support/contact route with the entity name, application details and payment reference.
Quick answers about CAC Public Search
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 CAC Public Search cost in 2026?
Basic public search is available online — CAC's public-search page provides the search interface. Paid documents such as a Certified True Copy or status report are separate CAC services.
What do I need for CAC Public Search?
The current verified checklist includes The registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check and Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do CAC Public Search online?
Mostly online. Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field. Then submit the search form and open the matching entity result returned by CAC. The current sources for CAC Public Search do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How long does CAC Public Search take?
Basic search results are returned online after you submit the search details.
Where do I start CAC Public Search?
Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field. Then submit the search form and open the matching entity result returned by CAC.
Important notes
- CAC describes Public Search as a way to search existing companies and business entities.
- CAC also publishes a separate Company Search service for verifying registration status and company information.
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 registered entity name, RC/BN number or other search identifier you want to check — Identity / account detail
- Enough identifying information to distinguish the correct entity when CAC returns similar names — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Open the official CAC iCRP Public Search page and place the entity name, RC/BN number or other available identifier in the public-search field. Then submit the search form and open the matching entity result returned by CAC.
The current sources for CAC Public Search do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Basic public search is available online — CAC's public-search page provides the search interface. Paid documents such as a Certified True Copy or status report are separate CAC services.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Basic search results are returned online after you submit the search details.
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 CAC Public Search: Keep the application/entity reference, payment evidence and every document generated in the CAC portal.
Complete the final published step: If you need formal evidence rather than an on-screen public search, open the separate CAC Status Report or Certified True Copy service and complete that document request.
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?
- CAC describes Public Search as a way to search existing companies and business entities.
- CAC also publishes a separate Company Search service for verifying registration status and company information.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-03. 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
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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