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Online, physical or both?
Start online
Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service. Then create/sign in to your account and complete the vehicle and applicant details.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Print or retain the application/submission reference and attend the designated State Intelligence Bureau location for biometric capture when instructed.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use NPF'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.
Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP
- Why you need it
- Used to access the official portal or the applicant's existing record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service.
- 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.
Vehicle licence
- 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: Upload the vehicle licence, proof of ownership and any supporting document required for the reason claimed.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Proof of vehicle ownership
- 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: Upload the vehicle licence, proof of ownership and any supporting document required for the reason claimed.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the exact registered entity or application record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service.
- 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.
Supporting medical report from a government hospital if applying on medical grounds, where applicable
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the vehicle licence, proof of ownership and any supporting document required for the reason claimed.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Biometric capture at the designated police intelligence office
- 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 5: Print or retain the application/submission reference and attend the designated State Intelligence Bureau location for biometric capture when instructed.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 5. Keep the printout legible and complete.
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 Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service.
- Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form
- Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP
- Biometric capture at the designated police intelligence office
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.
Create/sign in to your account and complete the vehicle and applicant details.
- Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP
- Vehicle licence
- Proof of vehicle ownership
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.
Upload the vehicle licence, proof of ownership and any supporting document required for the reason claimed.
- Proof of vehicle ownership
- Vehicle licence
- Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form
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.
Generate the official invoice and pay through a payment option offered by POSSAP.
- Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP
- Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form
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.
Print or retain the application/submission reference and attend the designated State Intelligence Bureau location for biometric capture when instructed.
- Biometric capture at the designated police intelligence office
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 through the official portal and keep the issued permit with the vehicle records.
- Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form
- Vehicle licence
- Proof of vehicle ownership
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/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Track the application through the official portal and keep the issued permit with the vehicle records.
NPF guidance states that applications, including the permit decision, are processed within five working days after the required process is completed.
Use NPF's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Quick answers about Tinted-glass permit
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 Tinted-glass permit cost in 2026?
Use the official POSSAP invoice — The amount shown on POSSAP is the amount to rely on; avoid third-party agents quoting an unofficial fee.
What do I need for Tinted-glass permit?
The current verified checklist includes Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP, Vehicle licence, and Proof of vehicle ownership. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do Tinted-glass permit online?
Online + physical visit. Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service. Then create/sign in to your account and complete the vehicle and applicant details. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Print or retain the application/submission reference and attend the designated State Intelligence Bureau location for biometric capture when instructed.
How long does Tinted-glass permit take?
NPF guidance states that applications, including the permit decision, are processed within five working days after the required process is completed.
Where do I start Tinted-glass permit?
Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service. Then create/sign in to your account and complete the vehicle and applicant details.
Important notes
- NPF has stated that tinted-glass permission is based on the applicable legal and security criteria, not merely payment.
- A medical-ground application should use the supporting medical evidence requested by the police.
- Use POSSAP rather than a social-media agent or unofficial payment account.
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.
- Applicant identity/account details for POSSAP — Identity / account detail
- Vehicle licence — Document
- Proof of vehicle ownership — Document
- Vehicle make/model, registration number, chassis/VIN and other identifying information shown on the POSSAP Tint Permit form — Document
- Supporting medical report from a government hospital if applying on medical grounds, where applicable — Document
- Biometric capture at the designated police intelligence office — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Open the official Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal and choose the Tint Permit service. Then create/sign in to your account and complete the vehicle and applicant details.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Print or retain the application/submission reference and attend the designated State Intelligence Bureau location for biometric capture when instructed.
How much does this service cost?
Use the official POSSAP invoice — The amount shown on POSSAP is the amount to rely on; avoid third-party agents quoting an unofficial fee.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NPF guidance states that applications, including the permit decision, are processed within five working days after the required process is completed.
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 Tinted-glass permit: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Track the application through the official portal and keep the issued permit with the vehicle records.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use NPF'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?
- NPF has stated that tinted-glass permission is based on the applicable legal and security criteria, not merely payment.
- A medical-ground application should use the supporting medical evidence requested by the police.
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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