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Online, physical or both?
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Open the NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity. Then complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use NEPC'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.
A qualifying registered business, cooperative, government organisation or NGO
- 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.
Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative 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 1: Open the NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity.
- 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 governing or constitutional documents applicable to the entity type
- 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: Complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 2. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
- 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: Complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 2. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
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 NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity.
- Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
- The governing or constitutional documents applicable to the entity type
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 entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
- The governing or constitutional documents applicable to the entity type
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
- Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration
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.
Generate and pay the official NEPC registration charge using one of the payment methods offered on the platform.
- Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
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.
Use the transaction Order ID in the payment-status function to confirm that NEPC has received the payment.
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
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.
After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
- Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
NEPC says the certificate is issued within one working day after payment confirmation when the application information and documents are complete.
Use NEPC's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Quick answers about NEPC exporter 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 NEPC exporter registration cost in 2026?
₦13,500 new certificate — NEPC currently lists ₦13,500 for a new Exporter's Certificate, excluding payment-channel charges. Confirm the amount displayed by the e-registration platform.
What do I need for NEPC exporter registration?
The current verified checklist includes A qualifying registered business, cooperative, government organisation or NGO, Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration, and The governing or constitutional documents applicable to the entity type. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do NEPC exporter registration online?
Online + physical visit. Open the NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity. Then complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
How long does NEPC exporter registration take?
NEPC says the certificate is issued within one working day after payment confirmation when the application information and documents are complete.
Where do I start NEPC exporter registration?
Open the NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity. Then complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
Important notes
- NEPC states that formal exporters must register and obtain an Exporter's Certificate through its e-registration platform.
- The initial certificate is valid for two years; later renewals are annual under NEPC's current guidance.
- Exporter registration does not replace product-specific approvals, Customs documentation or destination-country requirements.
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 qualifying registered business, cooperative, government organisation or NGO — Other requirement
- Entity-specific registration documents such as CAC incorporation records or cooperative registration — Eligibility / prerequisite
- The governing or constitutional documents applicable to the entity type — Other requirement
- A board resolution to register with NEPC where NEPC lists one for the entity type — Eligibility / prerequisite
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Open the NEPC e-registration platform and create the exporter account for the legal entity that will carry out the export activity. Then complete the entity profile and upload the registration, governance and board-resolution documents applicable to that entity type.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
How much does this service cost?
₦13,500 new certificate — NEPC currently lists ₦13,500 for a new Exporter's Certificate, excluding payment-channel charges. Confirm the amount displayed by the e-registration platform.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NEPC says the certificate is issued within one working day after payment confirmation when the application information and documents are complete.
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 NEPC exporter registration: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: After approval, open Registration Details and download or print the electronic Exporter's Certificate instead of travelling to an NEPC office for collection.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use NEPC'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?
- NEPC states that formal exporters must register and obtain an Exporter's Certificate through its e-registration platform.
- The initial certificate is valid for two years; later renewals are annual under NEPC's current guidance.
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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