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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Open the official Lagos State Revenue Portal login page and choose Create Payer ID instead of attempting to sign in without an existing payer record. Then select one of the identity or search criteria offered by the portal—NIN, BVN or phone—and enter the person's first, middle and last names as applicable.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for Lagos Payer ID do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the Lagos State Revenue Portal/support channel with the payer ID and transaction details.
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.
Name details
- 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: Select one of the identity or search criteria offered by the portal—NIN, BVN or phone—and enter the person's first, middle and last names as applicable.
- 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.
One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Select one of the identity or search criteria offered by the portal—NIN, BVN or phone—and enter the person's first, middle and last names as applicable.
- 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.
Open the official Lagos State Revenue Portal login page and choose Create Payer ID instead of attempting to sign in without an existing payer record.
- One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable
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.
Select one of the identity or search criteria offered by the portal—NIN, BVN or phone—and enter the person's first, middle and last names as applicable.
- One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable
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 the linked phone/SIM and any official code or confirmation message private and accessible.
Enter the matching NIN, BVN or phone number for the selected criterion, then use the portal's confirmation or create action to match the identity details.
- One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable
- Name details
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep the linked phone/SIM and any official code or confirmation message private and accessible.
Review any identity details returned by the portal and stop if they belong to somebody else; use the Lagos Revenue helpdesk where the official record does not match.
- One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable
- Name details
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Complete the payer creation flow, keep the generated Payer ID securely and use it to sign up or sign in for Lagos State revenue services.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
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.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the payer creation flow, keep the generated Payer ID securely and use it to sign up or sign in for Lagos State revenue services.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Complete the payer creation flow, keep the generated Payer ID securely and use it to sign up or sign in for Lagos State revenue services.
Use the Lagos State Revenue Portal/support channel with the payer ID and transaction details.
Important notes
- Do not enter identity details on a copied or unofficial payment page; use the Lagos State Revenue Portal domain linked here.
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.
- Name details — Other requirement
- One of the identity/contact options accepted by the portal, such as NIN, BVN or phone number, as applicable — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Open the official Lagos State Revenue Portal login page and choose Create Payer ID instead of attempting to sign in without an existing payer record. Then select one of the identity or search criteria offered by the portal—NIN, BVN or phone—and enter the person's first, middle and last names as applicable.
The current sources for Lagos Payer ID do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Create through the official Lagos Revenue Portal.
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 Lagos Payer ID: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Complete the payer creation flow, keep the generated Payer ID securely and use it to sign up or sign in for Lagos State revenue services.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the Lagos State Revenue Portal/support channel with the payer ID and transaction details.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Do not enter identity details on a copied or unofficial payment page; use the Lagos State Revenue Portal domain linked here.
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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