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Online, physical or both?
Start online
Open DL Application on the official FRSC portal and choose Renewal of Driver's Licence. Then enter the existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Enter the existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the official driver's-licence portal plus the DLC/MLA/VIO route shown by FRSC for the application type.
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.
Existing driver's licence number
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Enter the existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
- 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.
Applicant's date of birth used to access/edit the application
- 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 DL Application on the official FRSC portal and choose Renewal of Driver's Licence.
- 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.
Updated personal/contact details where needed
- 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 existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
- 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.
Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option
- 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 existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
- 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 DL Application on the official FRSC portal and choose Renewal of Driver's Licence.
- Existing driver's licence number
- Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option
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 existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
- Existing driver's licence number
- Updated personal/contact details where needed
- Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option
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.
Pay online or through a participating bank, then confirm payment at the State BIR office when required by the published process.
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.
Proceed through the VIO test and FRSC Driver's Licence Centre biometric-capture stages where the renewal workflow requires them.
- Existing driver's licence number
- Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option
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.
Track the application status and present the application form or temporary card at the DLC/MLA/VIO when the original licence is ready for collection.
- Existing driver's licence number
- Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option
Check the finished document/result for spelling, identity details, reference numbers and status before relying on it.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application form, payment evidence and acknowledgement/temporary card generated during the licence process.
Track the application status and present the application form or temporary card at the DLC/MLA/VIO when the original licence is ready for collection.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Track the application status and present the application form or temporary card at the DLC/MLA/VIO when the original licence is ready for collection.
Use the official driver's-licence portal plus the DLC/MLA/VIO route shown by FRSC for the application type.
Important notes
- Use Renewal if the existing licence has expired.
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.
- Existing driver's licence number — Document
- Applicant's date of birth used to access/edit the application — Identity / account detail
- Updated personal/contact details where needed — Other requirement
- Chosen processing centre, licence class and 3-year or 5-year validity option — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Open DL Application on the official FRSC portal and choose Renewal of Driver's Licence. Then enter the existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Enter the existing licence number and complete the Personal Details, Contact Details, Processing Centre & Licence Type, and Review & Pay sections.
How much does this service cost?
From ₦7,000 — FRSC lists Class A at ₦7,000 for 3 years or ₦11,000 for 5 years; other classes at ₦15,000 for 3 years or ₦21,000 for 5 years.
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 Driver's licence renewal: Keep the application form, payment evidence and acknowledgement/temporary card generated during the licence process.
Complete the final published step: Track the application status and present the application form or temporary card at the DLC/MLA/VIO when the original licence is ready for collection.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the official driver's-licence portal plus the DLC/MLA/VIO route shown by FRSC for the application type.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Use Renewal if the existing licence has expired.
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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