Roadworthiness: proving your car is fit for the road
A roadworthiness certificate (vehicle inspection certificate) is one of the papers every vehicle on a Nigerian road must have, confirming it has passed inspection and is safe to drive. Along with your vehicle licence, insurance and registration, it is checked at the roadside — and expired roadworthiness is a common reason for being stopped and fined. This guide explains how it works and how to get or renew yours.
Honest note: RenewPapers is not the VIO or the inspection authority. The certificate follows an inspection by the designated body. What we do is arrange the inspection and the certificate and fold it into your vehicle-particulars renewal so nothing lapses.
What to know
- It is renewable — roadworthiness is valid for a period and must be renewed, like your vehicle licence.
- It is part of a set — it sits alongside the vehicle licence, road tax, insurance and plates. Officers check them together.
- Commercial vehicles face stricter and more frequent inspection — see commercial vehicle permits.
What do you need?
Roadworthiness due or expired?
Tell us your vehicle. We will arrange the inspection and certificate — and renew the rest of your vehicle papers at the same time so you are fully covered.
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