Vehicle owners in Lagos to renew of Proof of Ownership Certificate
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the annual renewal of the Proof of Ownership Certificate for vehicles registered within the state, with effect from July 1, 2023.
This is in line with the communiqué issued by the Federal Government Joint Tax Board, after an emergency meeting held on May 9, 2023.
This was made known by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, at a press briefing held at Alausa, to sensitize the public on the initiative.
Toriola said the procedure is aimed at ensuring real-time tracking and maintaining the integrity of vehicle records on the National Vehicle and Identification Scheme (NVIS) database.
He said the renewal process is part of the government’s commitment to keeping accurate and up-to-date records of vehicle ownership, which is crucial for effective traffic management, law enforcement, and public safety, reiterating that the renewal process will ensure national integration of data.
The Permanent Secretary added that the Proof of Ownership Certificate serves as valid proof that a vehicle is legally owned by the registered individual or entity and will contain vital information such as licence plate number, model and year of manufacture, in addition to the owner’s name and address. He said the document will be issued at the point of renewing vehicle particulars at a minimal fee of One Thousand Naira Only (₦1000).
Speaking further, the Permanent Secretary said the procedure will aid in the minimization of car theft and recovery of stolen vehicles, getting vehicular population nationwide, verification of vehicle documents regardless of issuing State, and enhance national security amongst other benefits.
He stressed that by ensuring accurate records and documentation, Lagos State aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system, urging all to comply with relevant authorities for seamless implementation of the process.
The decision, among other things, is aimed at tracking the real-time status and the integrity of all vehicles registered on the National Vehicle and Identification Scheme (NVIS) database.