₦airaland Forum

Penboy:
When would they start harassing car owners please ?

Rikze:
Is it a requirement even for those whose tinted glass is factory fitted?

Rikze:
Is it a requirement even for those whose tinted glass is factory fitted?

OnyeOgboni:
What if for non medical reasons?Most suvs come with factory fitted tinted glasses for the rear seats

chatinent:
A police officer from the SCID overcharged me for this.

I tried doing it myself online but the platform was having downtimes and error messages.

Mrkcee:
OP, thanks for the info.
But you didn't mention the cost of registration, total amount spent,.... If the payments are one-time or subject to renewal maybe yearly.

One more thing is, is the tinted permit for a particular car only?
In order words, if you own 5 cars u'll go through the process 5 times for the different cars?

nwirinedu:
Good one OP, you didn't mention the cost and whether it's a one off payment or yearly payment.
I hear it's 14700 naira yearly pls confirm.

Earlier this year, I started the process of registering my tinted glass permit the legal way — and to be honest, the process was not as straightforward as I expected. I had to do plenty of trial and error before finally figuring it out. So, I decided to share my full step-by-step experience here to help others who might be confused or just starting.

Here’s what worked for me:

Step 1 – Start with the Police website:
Go to the official Nigeria Police digital portal. That’s where you begin your tinted permit registration. Fill in your bio-data and vehicle details carefully. Once submitted, you’ll get an application reference number.

Step 2 – Activate your dashboard:
After application, you’ll receive an email or SMS to set up your dashboard on the system. That’s where you’ll upload all your required documents and monitor progress.

Step 3 – Prepare your documents:
These are the documents I uploaded:
– Proof of vehicle ownership (like your vehicle license)
– Valid driver’s license
– Passport photo
– National Identification Number (NIN)
– A valid reason for the tinted glass (this part matters)

If you select “medical reason” like I did, you’ll need a medical report. I had mine typed up by a private clinic, stamped and signed. Just make sure it looks legit and mentions light sensitivity or eye-related conditions.

Step 4 – Invoice & Payment:
After document upload, the system generates an invoice. You must pay the fee through REMITA. Once paid, upload proof of payment back to the portal.

Step 5 – Capture appointment:
Once your documents are reviewed, they’ll schedule you for physical biometric capture at the nearest police command. They’ll confirm your fingerprints, photo, and verify your reason for tinting.

Step 6 – Wait for final approval:
After capture, your application goes through final vetting. If everything checks out, you’ll get a downloadable permit with a QR code for verification during police checks.

BONUS Tip:
If your application is still “pending,” don’t panic. That’s normal. It means they’re reviewing your docs. But if it stays that way too long, you might need to follow up at the police station or call support.

Please note:
Company-registered vehicles can also apply, but you’ll need to upload CAC documents instead of personal ID.

I hope this helps someone trying to go through the process. It’s way better to handle it the right way than deal with random police stops and heavy fines.

If you’ve already started your application or got stuck somewhere, feel free to ask questions. I also put together a full info-PDF guide for those who want everything detailed in one place — based on real, tested steps.

WarrenP:
Do I need NIN for new vehicle registration?