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Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application. Then enter the resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use LASRRA'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.
Who should register with LASRRA?
LASRRA states that anyone who resides in Lagos State and intends to remain for at least three months should be registered, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or nationality.
Verify with LASRRA mandate ↗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 person who lives in Lagos State and intends to remain in the state for at least three months
- 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
- 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.
Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record
- 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 resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later.
- Original, copy or upload?
- This is used during the physical stage described in step 2.
Biometric capture for adults and children aged 16 or older
- 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 LASRRA capture point or follow the appointment instruction for biometric capture if the registrant is aged 16 or above.
- 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.
For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
- Why you need it
- Used as civil evidence of birth or date of birth where the responsible agency lists it for this process.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 5: For a child below 16, present the birth certificate, two recent passport photographs and the parent or guardian information LASRRA uses for child registration.
- Original, copy or upload?
- This is used during the physical stage described in step 5.
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 LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application.
- Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
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.
Enter the resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later.
- Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
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.
Submit the online pre-registration and keep the reference or registration details needed to continue the process.
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.
Attend the LASRRA capture point or follow the appointment instruction for biometric capture if the registrant is aged 16 or above.
- Biometric capture for adults and children aged 16 or older
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
For a child below 16, present the birth certificate, two recent passport photographs and the parent or guardian information LASRRA uses for child registration.
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
- Biometric capture for adults and children aged 16 or older
- Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record
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.
Use LASRRA's record or card-status services to follow the registration until the LAG-ID is ready.
- Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA
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.
Use LASRRA's record or card-status services to follow the registration until the LAG-ID is ready.
Online pre-registration can be started immediately; final completion depends on biometric capture and LASRRA processing.
Use LASRRA's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Quick answers about LASRRA registration
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 LASRRA registration cost in 2026?
Free registration — LASRRA's resident-registration service is a government identity-registration process. Use the official Lagos resident portal and do not pay an unofficial agent to create a record.
What do I need for LASRRA registration?
The current verified checklist includes A person who lives in Lagos State and intends to remain in the state for at least three months, Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record, and Biometric capture for adults and children aged 16 or older. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do LASRRA registration online?
Online + physical visit. Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application. Then enter the resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application.
How long does LASRRA registration take?
Online pre-registration can be started immediately; final completion depends on biometric capture and LASRRA processing.
Where do I start LASRRA registration?
Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application. Then enter the resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later.
Important notes
- LASRRA states that registration applies to Lagos residents irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or nationality when they reside in the state and intend to remain for three months or more.
- Children below 16 are registered without biometric capture until they reach the age threshold stated by LASRRA.
- A Lagos resident ID is a state resident record and does not replace NIN, passport or another federal identity document.
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 person who lives in Lagos State and intends to remain in the state for at least three months — Other requirement
- Personal identity and contact information used to create the resident record — Document
- Biometric capture for adults and children aged 16 or older — Other requirement
- For a child below 16, the birth certificate plus the photographs and guardian information requested by LASRRA — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application. Then enter the resident's identity, address and contact information carefully so the record matches the documents that will be presented later.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official LASRRA registration portal and start a new resident registration or retrieve a previously saved application.
How much does this service cost?
Free registration — LASRRA's resident-registration service is a government identity-registration process. Use the official Lagos resident portal and do not pay an unofficial agent to create a record.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Online pre-registration can be started immediately; final completion depends on biometric capture and LASRRA processing.
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 LASRRA registration: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Use LASRRA's record or card-status services to follow the registration until the LAG-ID is ready.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use LASRRA'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?
- LASRRA states that registration applies to Lagos residents irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or nationality when they reside in the state and intend to remain for three months or more.
- Children below 16 are registered without biometric capture until they reach the age threshold stated by LASRRA.
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
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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