How to obtain tinted glass permit online in Nigeria for your vehicle without going to police station
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has given the Nigeria Police Force order to resumed the issuance of tinted glass permits across the country.
Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the police, detailed in a statement that the move comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.
He said the initiative reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.
“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety,” the statement reads.
“Vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry. Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.”
Adejobi said the reactivation of the permit system is a strategic move to identify lawful users, such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community, while preventing misuse for criminal activities.
He said it is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.
How to obtain tinted glass permit online in Nigeria
According to the Police advisory, the application involves the following:
1. Applicants are required to visit the Police Specialised Services Automation Project portal at www.possap.gov.ng and sign up using their National Identification Number, Bank Verification Number (BVN), or Tax Identification Number.
2. After filling out the registration form with accurate personal information, users must create an account and verify it using a code sent to their email.
3. Once verified, they can log in using their email and password to proceed with the application.
4. Applicants must then select the “Tinted Glass Permit” service, input their vehicle details, and upload all necessary supporting documents.
5. After confirming the correctness of all submitted information, they are expected to make the required payment.
6. The final stage of the process involves scheduling a vehicle inspection and biometric capture at a selected Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department location to complete the application.
The launch of the digital permit system is part of a broader modernization strategy by the Nigeria Police to digitize public services and reduce the influence of unofficial intermediaries. It also addresses widespread complaints of police harassment linked to factory-fitted tinted windows.
The use of the official portal ensures all applications are processed under proper supervision, with built-in identity verification through the applicant’s NIN and TIN. This follows the 2024 reform measures that lifted the ban imposed in June 2022 on tinted glass permits, which were originally suspended due to security concerns.
