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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Identify your electricity Distribution Company and open its official metering channel. Then complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for Apply for prepaid meter do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use NERC's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
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.
What you need to know before you continue
Important service-specific details that affect how you apply, what route to use, or what to avoid.
How long should a paid MAP prepaid meter take to be installed?
NERC's metering FAQ says a Meter Asset Provider meter should be installed within 10 working days after full payment. If that period passes, report the delay to the DisCo with the official payment evidence.
Verify with NERC Metering FAQ ↗Can a DisCo give me any estimated bill it wants when I have no working meter?
No. NERC's billing guidance applies capping and other rules to estimated billing. A meter fault, removal or delayed replacement does not give a DisCo unlimited discretion to invent an estimate.
Verify with NERC Billing FAQ ↗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.
An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo
- 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 2: Complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
- 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 service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account
- 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 2: Complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
- 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.
Payment through the official DisCo/MAP route if using the upfront MAP option
- 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 4: Pay only through the official DisCo/MAP payment route and keep the receipt/reference.
- 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.
Identify your electricity Distribution Company and open its official metering channel.
- An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
- The service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account
- An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo
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.
Review the meter type and current approved price shown by the authorised channel before paying.
- The service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account
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.
Pay only through the official DisCo/MAP payment route and keep the receipt/reference.
- Payment through the official DisCo/MAP route if using the upfront MAP option
- An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo
- The service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account
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.
Track the installation request and make the premises accessible when an appointment is arranged.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
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 a paid MAP meter is not installed within the NERC-stated window, use the delayed-installation complaint route.
- Payment through the official DisCo/MAP route if using the upfront MAP option
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
If a paid MAP meter is not installed within the NERC-stated window, use the delayed-installation complaint route.
NERC's metering FAQ says a MAP meter should be installed within 10 working days after full payment.
Use NERC's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Quick answers about Apply for prepaid meter
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 Apply for prepaid meter cost in 2026?
Current approved meter price — Meter prices can change. Confirm the current NERC/DisCo-approved amount before making any payment.
What do I need for Apply for prepaid meter?
The current verified checklist includes An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo, The service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account, and Payment through the official DisCo/MAP route if using the upfront MAP option. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do Apply for prepaid meter online?
Mostly online. Identify your electricity Distribution Company and open its official metering channel. Then complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information. The current sources for Apply for prepaid meter do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How long does Apply for prepaid meter take?
NERC's metering FAQ says a MAP meter should be installed within 10 working days after full payment.
Where do I start Apply for prepaid meter?
Identify your electricity Distribution Company and open its official metering channel. Then complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
Important notes
- NERC says customers should verify current meter prices with the relevant DisCo.
- Under the MAP arrangement, the meter remains part of the electricity distribution system even where the customer pays upfront.
- Do not pay cash to an unofficial installer without an official invoice or receipt.
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.
- An electricity customer/account number with your DisCo — Identity / account detail
- The service address plus the customer/account information shown on your DisCo bill or account — Document
- Payment through the official DisCo/MAP route if using the upfront MAP option — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Identify your electricity Distribution Company and open its official metering channel. Then complete the meter request with your customer/account and property information.
The current sources for Apply for prepaid meter do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Current approved meter price — Meter prices can change. Confirm the current NERC/DisCo-approved amount before making any payment.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NERC's metering FAQ says a MAP meter should be installed within 10 working days after full payment.
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 Apply for prepaid meter: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: If a paid MAP meter is not installed within the NERC-stated window, use the delayed-installation complaint route.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use NERC's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- NERC says customers should verify current meter prices with the relevant DisCo.
- Under the MAP arrangement, the meter remains part of the electricity distribution system even where the customer pays upfront.
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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