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Your vote begins with your PVC.
The Permanent Voter Card is your only ticket to the ballot in every Nigerian election. Get yours, check your details and protect your right to choose Nigeria's future in 2027.
- Eligibility
- 18+
- Nigerian citizens
- Cost
- Free
- Issued by INEC
- Validity
- Life
- Until you transfer
No PVC. No vote. Don't let anyone choose for you. Get yours today.
About the card
What is a Permanent Voter Card?
The Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is the official identification document issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Nigerian citizens aged 18 and older. It is the primary authorisation a citizen needs to exercise their right to vote in any local or national election.
The card contains an embedded chip that stores your biometric data — including fingerprints and facial information — alongside your personal details, ensuring the integrity of every ballot cast in your name.
The sole verification method. Your PVC is the only official proof of identification accepted at a polling unit. Without it, or if it cannot be validated, you cannot cast your ballot.
Biometric secured
An embedded chip stores your fingerprints and facial data so no one else can vote in your name.
Mandatory at the polls
Without a physical PVC you cannot be accredited. It is the sole legal proof of voter registration.
Recognised ID
Beyond elections, the PVC is widely accepted as a valid form of national identification.
Eligibility
- Nigerian citizen
- 18 years and above
- Mentally sound
- Not legally barred from voting
Take with you
- Acknowledgement slip from CVR registration
- Any government-issued photo ID (NIN, driver's licence, int'l passport)
- Knowledge of your registration state, LGA and ward
Anatomy of your PVC — every field on the card explained.
Choose your path
Where are you on your PVC journey?
Pick the option that best describes you. We'll guide you through the next step with the right INEC information and links.
Ready to collect
Get Your PVC
Find your collection centre and the documents you need to walk away with your card the same day.
Find my centreAlready registered
Check Your Voter Status
Confirm that your name is on the roll, your polling unit is correct, and your PVC is ready.
Check my statusMoved address
I Have Relocated
Apply to transfer your registration to your new state, LGA or polling unit before the deadline.
Start my transferReplacement
I Have Lost My PVC / TVC
Damaged, lost or stolen card? Request a replacement Permanent Voter Card from your INEC office.
Request replacementReport a problem
Having problems collecting your PVC?
Tell us what happened at the INEC office — long queues, missing card, wrong details or staff misconduct. The OK Movement legal & advocacy team logs every report and escalates patterns to INEC leadership.
- Provide your personal detail, location and describe your challenges
- Your request will be reviewed by OK Movement coordinators
- Patterns of obstruction are escalated to INEC and the press
FAQ
Common questions about your PVC.
Everything you need to know — from registration through collection to using your card on election day. Can't find your answer? Reach out to the OK Movement team.
Ask the teamWho is eligible to receive a PVC?
Any Nigerian citizen who is 18 years or older, mentally sound and not under any legal disqualification can register and collect a PVC from INEC.
Where do I collect my PVC?
PVCs are issued at the INEC Local Government Area (LGA) office where you registered. During special collection windows INEC may decentralise to ward level — check INEC's announcements for your state.
What documents do I need on collection day?
Bring your acknowledgement slip from registration and a valid government-issued photo ID. If you registered during the latest CVR, your fingerprint or facial scan will also be used for verification.
Can someone else collect my PVC for me?
No. INEC requires the registered voter to appear in person so biometrics can be verified. Authorisation letters or third-party pickups are not accepted.
I have moved to a new state. How do I transfer my registration?
Apply for a transfer through INEC's online portal or visit the LGA office in your new location. You will need your old voter details and proof of new residence. Transfers must be completed before the official cut-off ahead of an election.
I lost my PVC. What should I do?
Report the loss at your nearest INEC LGA office and request a replacement. INEC may require an affidavit or police report. Your registration and biometrics remain valid — only the physical card is reissued.
How long does it take to receive my PVC after registration?
INEC typically prints PVCs in batches after each Continuous Voter Registration phase. Cards are usually ready 4–12 weeks after registration closes — INEC announces collection windows in each state.
Is the PVC required for every election?
Yes. Whether it is a local government, state assembly, governorship or presidential election, your PVC is the only accepted credential at the polling unit.
Latest INEC announcement
CVR Phase 3 begins May 11, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration will commence on May 11, 2026, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Continuous Voter Registration and PVC collection happen in time-limited phases. Sign up for our reminders so you never miss the date for your state.