Following a review of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and feedback received from its State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) introduced a self-service online portal that allows eligible Nigerians to register for a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) without visiting an INEC office.
The platform, launched as part of the ongoing CVR exercise, enables first-time voters to complete their registration on a smartphone, including biometric capture. Existing voters can also use the portal to transfer their voting location, update personal information, or replace lost or damaged PVCs.
To encourage more eligible Nigerians to participate, INEC recently extended the CVR deadline by two weeks—from July 10 to July 24, 2026.
Here are eight simple steps to complete your online voter registration.
Begin by accessing the INEC Self-Service CVR portal https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/online and selecting “Register Online.”
The portal is the official platform for new voter registration and other voter-related services.
First-time users must create an account before proceeding.
You will be required to provide:
You must also complete the security verification before your account is activated.
Before registration can continue, applicants are required to verify their National Identification Number (NIN).
The verification helps confirm the applicant’s identity and prevents duplicate registrations.
Next, complete your biodata by providing accurate personal details, including:
Applicants may also include an alias or maiden name where necessary.
Choose the location where you intend to vote.
You’ll need to select:
Ensure the polling unit is convenient because this is where you will vote during elections.
Some applications may require supporting documents.
Where necessary, upload the required documents through the portal before proceeding to the next stage.
One of the biggest features of the new system is remote biometric capture.
Applicants can use the official INEC mobile application to capture:
