CIVIL IDENTITY & REGISTRATION
Bank Verification Number (BVN) Enrollment
6 documentsUpdated Jun 2026Lagos
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Valid government-issued ID
Where
As issued
Cost
Already obtained
Time
N/A
You'll need first
None
National ID, International Passport, Voter's Card, or Driver's License, must be current and not expired.
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