The Nigeria Police Force will begin enforcing the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) on July 29, 2024, marking a significant step towards modernizing the nation’s motor vehicle registration system.

According to the police, the introduction of the e-CMR aims to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration process, thereby enhancing the country’s safety and security framework.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the e-CMR is described as an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data. This system is designed to support police investigations and operational activities while combating vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

The transition to a digitalized system is expected to streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions, making them more efficient and secure.

The statement further detailed that, following directives from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body will become seamless.

The e-CMR system will validate the genuineness and ownership of vehicles, enhancing the ability to track and recover stolen vehicles effectively and preventing the purchase of stolen vehicles by unsuspecting buyers.

Members of the public are to obtain the digitalised e-CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ngor contact the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja on 08117777666 and the FHQ Annex Lagos on 08117777555.

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