Nigerians will soon pay more for obtaining driver’s licenses and number plates as the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved a new price structure effective Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Newsonspot reports that in a public announcement issued in May 2025, the JTB cited rising production costs and the integration of enhanced security features as the reasons behind the fee adjustments. The updated pricing affects both motor vehicles and motorcycles across all states in Nigeria.
According to the JTB, which coordinates tax administration across federal and state levels, the new rates are to be implemented by all relevant licensing authorities and government agencies.
New Driver’s License Fees
Motor Vehicle Driver’s License:
3 years – ₦15,000
5 years – ₦21,000
Tricycle Driver’s License:
3 years – ₦7,000
5 years – ₦11,000
Updated Number Plate Fees
Standard Private/Commercial Vehicle Plate – ₦30,000
Articulated Vehicle Plate – ₦90,000
Dealer Vehicle Plate – ₦100,000
Out-of-Season Plate – ₦150,000
Fancy Vehicle Plate – ₦400,000
Government Standard Plate – ₦80,000
Government Fancy Plate – ₦120,000
Motorcycle Plate – ₦12,000
Fancy Motorcycle Plate – ₦50,000
Government Motorcycle Plate (Standard) – ₦20,000
Government Motorcycle Plate (Fancy) – ₦50,000
Background: Previous Adjustments in 2021
This is not the first time such a revision has occurred. In March 2021, during its 147th meeting in Kaduna, the JTB approved an upward review of similar fees. Then, the cost of standard private/commercial number plates increased from ₦12,500 to ₦18,750, while fancy plates doubled from ₦80,000 to ₦200,000.
Driver’s license fees also rose:
3-year license: ₦6,000 to ₦10,000
5-year license: ₦10,000 to ₦15,000
Motorcycle/tricycle licenses increased similarly.
As with the current update, the 2021 revision was also due to costlier materials and security upgrades in the license and plate production processes.
Conclusion
With these new changes taking effect, vehicle owners and new drivers are advised to take note of the updated costs and make the necessary arrangements in advance. The JTB maintains that these adjustments are necessary to ensure safer and more secure vehicle identification systems across Nigeria.
