The Nigeria Police Force has evolved the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), a web-based depository solely created for the enhancement of vehicle registration and smoothening of procedures for the verification of vehicles’ ownership. This system shall be of essence in supporting Police Investigations, operational activities, and fighting crimes associated with vehicles such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
The police e-CMR system offers an effective, real-time solution with regard to vehicle documentation for proving the genuineness of vehicles and their ownership. Here is all you need to know about the police e-CMR: requirements and steps to register online.
Requirements for Police e-CMR Registration
To register your vehicle in the e-CMR portal, you will need:
An internet-enabled device: You can use a personal computer or smartphone to access the registration portal.
National Identification Number (NIN): This is required to create your profile.
Email address and phone number: Necessary for communication and verification purposes.
House address: For your profile details.
Vehicle details: This includes the vehicle’s license number, chassis number, and engine number.
ATM card: To make payments on the platform.
How to Register for Police e-CMR Online.
Follow these steps to apply for the police e-CMR:
Click “Get Started”:
Visit the e-CMR portal at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng and click on the “Get Started” button.
Create Profile: Create a profile using your NIN, Driver’s Licence, or TIN.
Login: Log in with your credentials if you have already created a profile..
CMR Request: Select a Request, then Select a Sub Request
Provide Details of the Vehicle: Provide Vehicle Details and click Next
Check Accuracy: Check box to confirm accuracy of Vehicle Details and clickProceed
Make Payment: See the bill and choose any payment option to pay it. You may use any of the payment options.
Get Acknowledgement:
The application details will be SMSed or emailed to your contact number or email respectively.
Advantages of e-CMR System
The e-CMR system implementation brings along with it several advantages also .
Security: e-CMR helps in tracing the lost vehicle/stealing of vehicles and recovering them easily.
Facilitating Amendments: Processes like change of ownership, licence number, engine, and chassis/body of vehicle-related services become easier.
Less Vehicle thefts: By verifying the genuineness and ownership of vehicles, the system aids in avoiding the purchase of stolen vehicles.
Public Safety: Public Safety and national security gets enhanced through the deployment of technology in this manner.
Final Thoughts
The e-CMR digitalization is the forerunner of an upgraded Nigeria vehicle registration system. It’s going to work hand-in-glove not only for the processes of the owners of the vehicles but also to enhance the security framework of this country.
Owners of vehicles are enjoined to hasten the completion of the registration process, as it will turn a new mandated order which they stand to profit from.