How to find your INEC PVC pickup location

Use INEC's Uncollected PVC service to check where a previously registered voter should go to collect an uncollected card.

VerifiedChecked 2026-10-02
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CostPVC pickup lookup is FREE
TimelineNo fixed official timeline published by the agency
RouteOnline + physical visit
AgencyINEC
Checked2026-10-02
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How to get this service

Online, physical or both?

Online + physical visit
Recommended start

Start online

Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC. Then enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully.

Physical / assisted stage

A physical step is required

The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC.

Find official offices/centres →
If something blocks you

If this specific process gets stuck

Use INEC'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.

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.

1 Eligibility / prerequisite2 Other requirements
01
Eligibility / prerequisite

A previous INEC voter registration

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: Attend the official collection point yourself with the identification or registration evidence INEC requests; INEC's CVR guidelines state that PVC collection is not by proxy.
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.
02
Other requirement

The voter details required by the INEC lookup

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 2: Enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully.
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.
03
Other requirement

Personal attendance and identity confirmation when collecting the PVC

Why you need it
Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
Where it is used
Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
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.

01
Collect / finish

Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC.

Have ready for this step
  • A previous INEC voter registration
  • The voter details required by the INEC lookup
Check before moving on

Check the finished document/result for spelling, identity details, reference numbers and status before relying on it.

Keep as evidence

Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.

02
Verify details

Enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully.

Have ready for this step
  • The voter details required by the INEC lookup
  • A previous INEC voter registration
Check before moving on

Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.

Keep as evidence

Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.

03
Collect / finish

Note the collection location before travelling and check INEC announcements for any temporary collection-centre or timetable changes.

Have ready for this step
  • A previous INEC voter registration
  • The voter details required by the INEC lookup
Check before moving on

Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.

Keep as evidence

Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.

04
Collect / finish

Attend the official collection point yourself with the identification or registration evidence INEC requests; INEC's CVR guidelines state that PVC collection is not by proxy.

Have ready for this step
  • A previous INEC voter registration
  • The voter details required by the INEC lookup
  • Personal attendance and identity confirmation when collecting the PVC
Check before moving on

Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.

Keep as evidence

Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.

After you submit

What exactly happens next?

Keep the evidence for Find PVC pickup location

Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.

Complete the final published step

Attend the official collection point yourself with the identification or registration evidence INEC requests; INEC's CVR guidelines state that PVC collection is not by proxy.

Know what counts as completion

For this guide, the last published process step is: Attend the official collection point yourself with the identification or registration evidence INEC requests; INEC's CVR guidelines state that PVC collection is not by proxy.

Escalate with the right reference

Use INEC's official support channel with the application/reference details.

Quick answers about Find PVC pickup location

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 Find PVC pickup location cost in 2026?

PVC pickup lookup is FREE — INEC's current portal does not state a fee for using the Uncollected PVC pickup-location lookup.

What do I need for Find PVC pickup location?

The current verified checklist includes A previous INEC voter registration, The voter details required by the INEC lookup, and Personal attendance and identity confirmation when collecting the PVC. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.

Can I do Find PVC pickup location online?

Online + physical visit. Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC. Then enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC.

How long does Find PVC pickup location take?

The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.

Where do I start Find PVC pickup location?

Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC. Then enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully.

Important notes

  • This is for people who registered previously but have not collected their PVC.
  • Collection locations and schedules can change during special distribution exercises, so recheck current INEC information before travelling.
  • This guide is an administrative locator guide only.

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 previous INEC voter registration — Eligibility / prerequisite
  • The voter details required by the INEC lookup — Other requirement
  • Personal attendance and identity confirmation when collecting the PVC — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?

Online + physical visit. Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC. Then enter the voter information requested by the official lookup and check the returned pickup information carefully.

The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official INEC CVR portal and choose Uncollected PVC.

How much does this service cost?

PVC pickup lookup is FREE — INEC's current portal does not state a fee for using the Uncollected PVC pickup-location lookup.

Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.

How long should it take?

The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.

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 Find PVC pickup location: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.

Complete the final published step: Attend the official collection point yourself with the identification or registration evidence INEC requests; INEC's CVR guidelines state that PVC collection is not by proxy.

What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?

Use INEC'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?
  • This is for people who registered previously but have not collected their PVC.
  • Collection locations and schedules can change during special distribution exercises, so recheck current INEC information before travelling.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?

This guide was last checked on 2026-10-02. 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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