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Contact LASBCA when the project is complete and request the final inspection required for the Completion and Fitness certificate. Then prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use LASBCA'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.
The approved development permit and approved drawings for the completed project
- 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: Prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
- 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.
An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested
- 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: Make the building available for final inspection by the LASBCA technical team and relevant construction professionals.
- 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.
Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information
- 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: Make the building available for final inspection by the LASBCA technical team and relevant construction professionals.
- 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.
Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements
- 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: Prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
- 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.
Contact LASBCA when the project is complete and request the final inspection required for the Completion and Fitness certificate.
- An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested
- Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information
- The approved development permit and approved drawings for the completed project
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.
Prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
- The approved development permit and approved drawings for the completed project
- Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements
- Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Make the building available for final inspection by the LASBCA technical team and relevant construction professionals.
- An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested
- Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information
- Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements
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.
Correct any non-compliance or outstanding safety/documentation issue identified during the inspection.
- An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested
- Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
- Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements
- Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
Timing depends on final inspection, project compliance and whether LASBCA requires corrective work or additional documents.
Use LASBCA's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Quick answers about Lagos building completion
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 Lagos building completion cost in 2026?
LASBCA charges may apply — LASBCA states that applicable service charges are paid to Lagos State Government accounts. Confirm the current amount for the project before payment.
What do I need for Lagos building completion?
The current verified checklist includes The approved development permit and approved drawings for the completed project, An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested, and Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do Lagos building completion online?
Online + physical visit. Contact LASBCA when the project is complete and request the final inspection required for the Completion and Fitness certificate. Then prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
How long does Lagos building completion take?
Timing depends on final inspection, project compliance and whether LASBCA requires corrective work or additional documents.
Where do I start Lagos building completion?
Contact LASBCA when the project is complete and request the final inspection required for the Completion and Fitness certificate. Then prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
Important notes
- LASBCA says owners and developers should contact Building Control before construction and at relevant construction stages, not only after the building is finished.
- The certificate confirms that the completed work has satisfied the building-control process; it is different from the original planning/development permit.
- LASBCA may withhold or withdraw certification where the building does not remain compliant or safe.
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 approved development permit and approved drawings for the completed project — Other requirement
- An application or written notice that construction has been completed and final inspection is requested — Other requirement
- Construction and professional records requested by LASBCA, including project and contractor information — Document
- Evidence that the completed building complies with the approved permit, building regulations, safety and fitness requirements — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Contact LASBCA when the project is complete and request the final inspection required for the Completion and Fitness certificate. Then prepare the approved development permit, approved drawings and the project documentation LASBCA uses to compare the finished building with the authorised design.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
How much does this service cost?
LASBCA charges may apply — LASBCA states that applicable service charges are paid to Lagos State Government accounts. Confirm the current amount for the project before payment.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Timing depends on final inspection, project compliance and whether LASBCA requires corrective work or additional documents.
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 Lagos building completion: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: After LASBCA confirms satisfactory completion, collect or retain the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation or Use issued for the building.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use LASBCA'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?
- LASBCA says owners and developers should contact Building Control before construction and at relevant construction stages, not only after the building is finished.
- The certificate confirms that the completed work has satisfied the building-control process; it is different from the original planning/development permit.
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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