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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details. Then open the post-registration or E-Status Report service for that entity and confirm that the entity displayed is the one for which the report is required.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Review the request details and complete the official payment shown by CAC, keeping the transaction reference if the portal needs to be revisited.
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.
A registered CAC entity
- 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 1: Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details.
- 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 entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
- 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: Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details.
- 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.
Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
- Why you need it
- Used to access the official portal or the applicant's existing record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details.
- 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.
Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details.
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
- A registered CAC entity
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
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.
Open the post-registration or E-Status Report service for that entity and confirm that the entity displayed is the one for which the report is required.
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
- A registered CAC entity
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep the entity/application reference shown in CAC's portal.
Review the request details and complete the official payment shown by CAC, keeping the transaction reference if the portal needs to be revisited.
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
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.
Use the portal to generate or retrieve the Status Report; CAC currently lists Status Report as an instant service once the valid request is completed.
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
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.
Download the generated report from the official portal and check the entity particulars before sharing or using it for another transaction.
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity
- A registered CAC entity
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP
Check the finished document/result for spelling, identity details, reference numbers and status before relying on it.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/entity reference, payment evidence and every document generated in the CAC portal.
Download the generated report from the official portal and check the entity particulars before sharing or using it for another transaction.
CAC currently lists Status Report as an instant service.
Use CAC's Company Registration Portal support/contact route with the entity name, application details and payment reference.
Important notes
- Use the current portal fee displayed for the entity or request type.
- CAC's portal lists E-Status Report among its electronic services.
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.
- A registered CAC entity — Other requirement
- The entity's registration details or number requested by the iCRP — Identity / account detail
- Access to the CAC portal account or service route used for the entity — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in to CAC's official iCRP with the account used to access the relevant registered entity, then locate the entity by its registered name or registration details. Then open the post-registration or E-Status Report service for that entity and confirm that the entity displayed is the one for which the report is required.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Review the request details and complete the official payment shown by CAC, keeping the transaction reference if the portal needs to be revisited.
How much does this service cost?
See current CAC fee schedule.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
CAC currently lists Status Report as an instant service.
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 status report: Keep the application/entity reference, payment evidence and every document generated in the CAC portal.
Complete the final published step: Download the generated report from the official portal and check the entity particulars before sharing or using it for another transaction.
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?
- Use the current portal fee displayed for the entity or request type.
- CAC's portal lists E-Status Report among its electronic services.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. 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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