07/06/2026
PSA: SIMPLE GUIDE TO PVC REGISTRATION, TRANSFER, REPLACEMENT & CORRECTION
Your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) is your voice. Get registered, keep your details correct, and be ready to vote.
1. FIRST-TIME PVC REGISTRATION
1. Go to INEC CVR Portal: https://cvr.inecnigeria.org
2. Create account with your name, email, phone, and password
3. Verify your email
4. Log in → Select “New Voter Registration”
5. Fill your details correctly
6. Upload/capture passport photo
7. Pick the INEC centre closest to you
8. Submit and save your acknowledgement slip
9. Visit the centre for fingerprint + photo biometrics
10. Wait for INEC announcement, then collect your PVC
Note: Online registration alone is not complete. Biometric capture at INEC office is required.
2. TRANSFER YOUR VOTING LOCATION
Moved house/town? Transfer so you vote near you.
1. Log in to CVR Portal
2. Select “Transfer of Voter Registration”
3. Enter your VIN/PVC details
4. Add new address
5. Pick new polling unit
6. Submit
7. Visit INEC office if verification is needed
3. REPLACE LOST/DAMAGED PVC
1. Log in to CVR Portal → “Replacement of PVC”
2. Enter voter details + reason for replacement
3. Submit
4. Visit INEC office if requested
5. Wait for collection notice
Note: Old PVC becomes invalid once replacement is issued.
4. CORRECT YOUR DETAILS
Wrong name, DOB, address, or gender?
1. Log in → “Correction of Personal Information”
2. Select what to correct
3. Upload supporting document if asked
4. Submit
5. Visit INEC office if verification is needed
IMPORTANT
✅ Register only once
✅ Use correct info + valid phone/email
✅ Keep your slip safe
✅ Complete biometrics before INEC deadline
❌ No multiple registration
❌ No false info
❌ Don’t skip biometric capture
FINAL WORD
Your PVC = Your Power. Register, update, and encourage others. An active voter builds a better Nigeria.
For updates, follow INEC official channels.
