Increased Driver’s Licenses, Number Plates Costs Take Effect Tomorrow

The increased cost of obtaining a driver’s license or number plate in Nigeria, which was recently approved by the Joint Tax Board (JTB), and applies nationwide, will take effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

According to a public service announcement issued by the JTB in May 2025, the adjustment was prompted by the introduction of enhanced security features in the production of number plates and driver’s licenses, along with rising incidental production costs.

As stated in the announcement, “The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved a new price adjustment for motor vehicles and motorcycle number plates and driver’s license. The price adjustment is due to the introduction of enhanced security features on the number plates and driver’s license, and the incidental cost of production. The new price is effective Sunday, June 8, 2025.”

The JTB, which serves as the apex tax coordination body in the country, has called on relevant government agencies and motor vehicle licensing authorities to implement the updated rates accordingly.

The revised price structure is as follows: Motor vehicle driver’s license: N15,000 (3 years), N21,000 (5 years). For a tricycle driver’s license, it will cost N7,000 (3 years) and N11,000 (5 years).

On number plate fees, standard private vehicle number plate – N30,000, standard commercial vehicle number plate – N30,000 while articulated vehicle number plate – N90,000.

Dealer vehicle number plate will attract N100,000, out of season number plate – N150,000, fancy vehicle number plate – N400,000, government standard vehicle number plate – N80,000 and government fancy vehicle number plate – N120,000.

Others are, motorcycle number plate – N12,000, fancy motorcycle number plate – N50,000, government standard motorcycle number plate – N20,000 and government fancy motorcycle number plate – N50,000