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The Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) is the recognised identification card for exercising one’s franchise and participating in elections in Nigeria as a citizen.
The Nigerian Electoral Act 2022 outlines the qualifications required to participate in elections in Nigeria, some of which include: being a citizen of Nigeria, attaining the age of 18 years, and being ordinarily resident in, working in, or originating from the Local Government, Area Council, or Ward covered by the registration centre.
Also, sections 77(2), 17(2), 132(5), 178(5) of the Nigerian 1999 constitution, affirm the eligibility of registering to vote, exercising one’s constitutional responsibility and other requirements needed of an aspirant and electorates.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently announced the commencement of Continuous Voters Registration(CVR), open to Nigerian citizens who are unregistered and above 18 and those who want to update their voter information.
CVR is the process through which INEC registers new voters and updates voter information, such as change of residence, correction of details, or replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
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This process allows interested citizens to register and obtain their PVCs seamlessly. The CVR portal also grants access to checking the status of one’s voter card and the designated pickup centre.
To make this easy for Nigerians, ROUNDCHECK has provided a step-by-step guide to register for your PVC through the CVR portal and also the process of collection.
Step 1: Visit the INEC CVR Portal
Citizens who want to register should visit the INEC CVR portal to access the website and begin registration.
Then, click on “Get Started” and select Start Registration in the icon “New Voter Pre-Registration”
You will be required to register an account if you don’t have an account or log in if you do.
After creating an account, you will be asked to confirm your email and redirected to the site to log in. Then you will be left with the choice to re-register, review your registration, change your voting location – Transfers, Correction of registered information – Information Update, Collection of PVC, and replacement of lost or damaged PVC.
STEP 2: Select New Voter Registration and click on “Start Registration”
Next, you will be directed to a page to fill in all important personal details needed for the registration.
Step 3: You’ll fill in the necessary details.
These details include: bio-data, residential details, origin information, preferred polling unit, and supporting documents.
Afterwards, you will be given a Pre-Registration number.
Step 4: You are required to upload headshots.
Two headshots will be required of you: one with a neutral expression and the other with a smile, both taken against a white or cream background.
These headshots will undergo a quality check test. If they are accepted, you will then be directed to a page to schedule an appointment for a biometrics registration based on the location details you included in your registration.
STEP 5: Schedule an appointment for Biometric Capture.
You are expected to choose your preferred location for your Biometric capture and complete your registration.
This completes the end of your online CVR registration.
Conclusion
The virtual Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) is currently ongoing, and INEC has informed citizens that physical registration will commence on August 25, 2025. However, online registration will end on December 10, 2025.
It is important to commence your registration now, so that you can obtain your PVC, which will allow you to vote in Nigerian elections – as it is your constitutional right to do so.
