How to Check Your LASRRA Number Online

Here is how to check Your  LASRRA number online ; Lagos State Residents Online Registration Portal

1. Open Your Web Browser
   • Go to your preferred web browser.
2. Search for the Lagos State Residents Online Registration Portal
   • Type “Lagos State Residents Online Registration Portal” into the search bar and hit enter.
3. Retrieve Your Registration
   • On the portal, click on “Retrieve Registration”.
4. Enter Your Security Information
   • Select your security question from the drop-down menu (e.g., “What’s the name of your favorite pet?”).
   • Type in the answer you provided during registration.
5. Retrieve Your Number
   • Click on the “Retrieve” button to get your LASRRA number.

LASRRA Online Portal Direct URL

https://registration.lagosresidents.gov.ng/register/retrieve/

About the LASRRA Portal

What Does LASRRA Stand For?

• LASRRA stands for Lagos State Residents Registration Agency. Established in 2011, it aims to implement a residents database and identification card program for Lagos State.

Goals of LASRRA

• Establish a reliable and updateable database of all residents.
• Provide useful information for social, political, business, and financial activities.
• Create a unique means of identification for residents.
• Provide highly secured identification cards to eliminate anonymity among residents.

What is the Residents Register?

• It’s an electronic database containing demographic information of Lagos State residents.
• It assists the State Government in decision-making and resource allocation.

What is the Lagos State Residency Card?

• The residency card authenticates and identifies residents of Lagos State.
• It contains a unique reference number linking each individual to their personal and biological data.
• The card is used for identity-proved transactions with government bodies.

Cost of the Residency Card

• The residency card is issued free of charge to all residents.

Why Are Fingerprints Required for Registration?

• Biometrics simplify identity verification, especially for those lacking documentation.
• Residents can prove their identity through demographic details or biometric scans.

Biometrics Captured by LASRRA

• Ten fingerprints, a signature, and a face image are required during registration.

Additional Information

Is Registration Mandatory?

• Yes, if you reside in Lagos State for more than six months, registration is required.

Who Can Register?

• All residents, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

Requirements for Registration

• Proof of residence and identification, such as utility bills, passports, birth certificates, employee ID cards, etc.

Access to the Registration Database

• The database is secured and accessible only to authorized individuals. Data is encrypted and audits are maintained.

Registration of Children

• Children under 15 can be registered by caregivers. Their biometric data will be captured when they turn 16.

Biometrics for the Differently-Abled

• Facial recognition is used for those unable to provide fingerprints.

Registration Without an Address

• A valid, verifiable address is required for registration.

Receiving the Residency Card

• Temporary cards are issued at registration. Permanent cards are available within 12 months at local LG/LCDA offices.

Lost or Incorrect Residency Cards

• Lost cards should be reported immediately. Errors can be corrected at the point of card collection.

Difference Between National ID and LASRRA Card

• The National ID card is for those 16 and older, while the LASRRA card is for all residents.

Preventing Duplicate Registrations

• Biometric data ensures each person registers only once. Duplicate registrations are a criminal offense.

Registering Domestic Staff

• Domestic staff can be registered using notarized employer utility bills or rent receipts.

Updating Information

• Residents are responsible for updating their information, such as address changes, at registration stations.

Notifications for Card Collection

• Residents will be notified via SMS when their cards are ready for collection.

Impact on State of Origin Status

• Registration does not confer state of origin status.

Updating Address Information

• Inform the nearest registration station of any address changes with supporting evidence.