The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has updated its Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR) to include a fleet registration option, according to a statement released May 11, 2025. This new feature on the e-CMR portal allows organizations and individuals to register numerous vehicles in one session, streamlining documentation for logistics firms, transport operators, and fleet managers.
The Force Public Relations Department announced the update on X, its official account. According to the announcement, users who have already registered do not need to create a new profile for fleet submissions. They can log in and add vehicles to their existing profiles.
The e-CMR system was initially launched in April 2023 to modernize vehicle documentation and tackle the increasing complexity of auto-related offenses that the manual system, in place for six decades, could not handle efficiently. The e-CMR enables vehicle owners to register their vehicles, upload ownership data, and receive digitally verifiable certificates remotely via any internet-enabled device.
How to Register a Fleet
Visit the e-CMR portal: https: //cmris.npf.gov.ng
Click “Get Started” to begin the vehicle registration process.
Log in to an existing profile or create a new one.
Choose “Fleet” under CMR Request on the Request page.
Enter vehicle details such as category and plate number type, and click “Add” to register additional vehicles.
Click “Proceed” to view the invoice and make payment after completing all vehicle entries.
After 24 to 72 hours, log back into the profile to download the CMR certificates.
The CMR registration is essential for digital policing, which makes it easier to track vehicles involved in theft, fraud, or verification. The NPF states that the system prevents stolen vehicles from being re-registered, enhancing security and deterring criminal activity. The e-CMR system also facilitates a quicker emergency response; vehicle owners can instantly flag their vehicle as stolen via their online profile, alerting officers nationwide within seconds.
