How to Verify All Your Car Papers
Thu Sep 18 2025
A Vehicle Licence is issued by a motor registration authority for a specific vehicle. It legally permits the vehicle to be used or kept on public roads.
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Validity: usually 1 year, after which renewal is required.
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Form: either a paper document kept in the vehicle or an adhesive sticker displayed on the windshield or registration plate.
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Renewal: requires payment of the annual licence fee before issuance.
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ROAD WORTHINESS
A Roadworthiness Certificate confirms that your vehicle is safe and fit to be driven on public roads. It’s one of the most important compliance documents for every vehicle owner in Nigeria. Without it, your vehicle is not legally permitted to operate on the road.
With Kitaniz, you can easily request, renew, and verify your roadworthiness status—no stress, no long queues.
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INSURANCE
Third-Party Motor Insurance is one of the compulsory insurance policies in Nigeria.
This policy protects you against liabilities if you’re at fault in an accident. It covers:
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Damage caused to another person’s vehicle or property
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Medical expenses for third parties involved in the accident
With Kitaniz, you can easily purchase or renew your Third-Party Motor Insurance online and get instant proof of coverage.
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PLATE NUMBER VERIFICATION
To do FRSC vehicle registration verification online, you just need to follow some simple steps as below:
1. Visit Federal Road Safety Corps’ website for vehicle registration verification in Nigeria. The web address is: https://nvis.frsc.gov.ng/NumberPlateVerification.aspx
3. Enter your car plate number into the search box. Only letters and numbers are allowed. Space is not accepted (for example: APP345HF)
4. Click on Verify and wait to see your number plate’s authenticity.
The result will show the type of vehicle registered with that plate number. If it doesn’t match with your transport or no results are returned, high chances are you’re carrying a fake vehicle registration plate.
Every vehicle has a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)—a 17-character code that contains vital details about the car, such as its manufacturer, model, year, and history.
With VIN Verification, you can:
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✅ Confirm the authenticity of a vehicle before purchase or registration
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✅ Access key details like make, model, year, and engine type
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✅ Reduce risks of fraud, stolen vehicles, or inaccurate documentation
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✅ Ensure all vehicle records match official databases
How to check for your VIN
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Lower left of the dashboard (viewable from outside through the windshield on the driver’s side) — the most common spot.
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Driver-side door jamb / B-pillar — on a sticker or metal plate where the door latches.
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Under the hood / engine bay — stamped on the firewall or on a plate near the front.
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Front of the engine block — often stamped into metal.
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Trunk / spare wheel well — sometimes on a plate under the spare tire.
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Chassis/frame — underside of the vehicle (may require crawling under).
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Vehicle documents — registration, title, insurance, service and MOT/roadworthiness records.
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Owner’s manual or dealer stickers — sometimes printed on paperwork or stickers in the service history.