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Who is eligible to register as a voter?
Any Nigerian citizen aged eighteen (18) years or older, of sound mind, and not subject to any legal incapacity is eligible. You must register in the constituency where you ordinarily reside or were born.
Any Nigerian citizen aged eighteen (18) years or older, of sound mind, and not subject to any legal incapacity is eligible. You must register in the constituency where you ordinarily reside or were born.
Registration takes place at designated INEC registration centres — typically the Local Government Office in your area, ward registration units during CVR exercises, or via INEC's online pre-registration portal. Find your nearest centre →
Bring at least one of the following:
You will also be required to provide your residential address and contact details.
Yes. INEC's online pre-registration portal allows you to begin the process from anywhere. After pre-registering, you must visit the assigned physical centre within the stated window to complete biometric capture and validate your registration.
If you have moved to a new constituency, apply for a transfer at least 60 days before the next election. Submit a written application to the Resident Electoral Commissioner of your new state, attach a copy of your existing PVC, and complete the transfer form.
Report immediately at the nearest INEC office. File a sworn affidavit if the card is lost. INEC will issue a replacement, generally within 30 working days, free of charge.
No. Double registration is a criminal offence under the Electoral Act and carries penalties of fines and/or imprisonment. INEC's biometric system flags duplicates and removes them from the register.
Visit INEC's voter verification portal and enter your VIN (Voter Identification Number) or last name and state. The portal will return your polling unit, ward, and registration status.
Continuous Voter Registration is exactly that — continuous. INEC publishes intensive registration windows ahead of each general election. Subscribe to our updates for state-by-state CVR schedules.
The Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is the chip-enabled identification card issued by INEC that confirms your registration on the voters' roll. It is the only valid instrument for voting at the polling unit.
PVCs are collected at the registration centre or ward office where you originally registered. INEC publishes collection schedules per state ahead of every election; check inecnigeria.org or your state INEC office.
Bring your Temporary Voter Card (issued at registration), and any government-issued photo ID. Collection is in person — no proxies.
No. Section 47 of the Electoral Act requires the PVC to be authenticated by the BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System) before a voter is issued a ballot. No card, no ballot.
No. Collection requires biometric verification and must be done in person at the assigned centre.
Report to your local INEC office. File an affidavit if it is lost. A replacement will be issued — typically within 30 days — free of charge.
Per the Electoral Act 2022, INEC must stop the issuance of PVCs at least 30 days before a general election. Do not wait until the last week.
No. Your PVC is bound to your registered polling unit. To vote in another constituency, you must complete a transfer at least 60 days before the election.