The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a new online self-service portal that enables eligible Nigerians to register for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), transfer voting locations, update personal information and replace lost or damaged voter cards without first visiting an INEC office.
The Commission announced the initiative on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of future elections.
According to INEC, the portal allows first-time voters to begin their registration using their mobile phones by creating an account, verifying their National Identification Number (NIN), completing their biodata and capturing their biometrics through the INEC mobile application.
Applicants are required to provide personal information including their name, date of birth, gender, occupation, residential address, educational qualification, state of origin and disability status where applicable. They are also expected to select their preferred polling unit by choosing their state, local government area, ward and polling unit.
The Commission said the platform also enables registered voters to transfer their registration to another polling unit, correct or update personal details, locate PVC collection centres and apply for the replacement of lost, stolen or damaged voter cards.
For applicants who do not have a National Identification Number or prefer not to complete biometric capture on their smartphones, INEC said a pre-registration option is available. Under the arrangement, applicants can complete their biodata online before visiting a designated registration centre for fingerprint and photograph capture.
INEC explained that the new system is designed to reduce waiting time at registration centres, improve efficiency and make voter registration more accessible.
The development comes after the Commission extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, shifting the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026, to allow more eligible Nigerians to register.
