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Plantilla de SWORN AFFIDAVIT FOR VEHICLE SCRAP/DISPOSAL — 🇳🇬 Nigeria

This affidavit is a customary and strongly recommended legal instrument for documenting the sale or disposal of vehicles for scrap purposes in Nigeria, particularly for "no papers" or unroadworthy vehicles. While not a standalone mandated national government form, it is crucial for liability protection, serves as evidence in disputes, and supports processes with authorities such as the Nigeria Police Central Motor Registry (CMR), State Motor Vehicle Administration Agencies (MVAA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It should be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, or Magistrate. Requirements for formal vehicle deregistration or End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) disposal can vary by state and are subject to evolving national regulations. Consult with relevant authorities like the MVAA, FRSC, or Police CMR for specific requirements related to vehicle deregistration or formal disposal.

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SWORN AFFIDAVIT FOR VEHICLE SCRAP/DISPOSAL

This Sworn Affidavit serves as a formal declaration by the seller and/or buyer, confirming the sale or transfer of a vehicle specifically for scrap, dismantling, recycling, or permanent disposal in Nigeria. It documents the transaction, transfers risk and liability, and provides protection against future claims associated with the vehicle.

1. PARTIES

This Affidavit is made by: 1.1. The Deponent/Seller: Name: [SELLER'S FULL NAME] Address: [SELLER'S FULL ADDRESS] Phone Number: [SELLER'S PHONE NUMBER] Email Address: [SELLER'S EMAIL ADDRESS] Means of Identification: [SELLER'S MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION] Number: [SELLER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER] (If a company) Company Name: [SELLER'S COMPANY NAME (IF APPLICABLE)], Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration Number: [SELLER'S CAC REGISTRATION NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)] (hereinafter referred to as the "Seller") AND 1.2. The Buyer: Name: [BUYER'S FULL NAME] Address: [BUYER'S FULL ADDRESS] Phone Number: [BUYER'S PHONE NUMBER] Email Address: [BUYER'S EMAIL ADDRESS] Means of Identification: [BUYER'S MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION] Number: [BUYER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER] (If a company) Company Name: [BUYER'S COMPANY NAME (IF APPLICABLE)], Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration Number: [BUYER'S CAC REGISTRATION NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)] (hereinafter referred to as the "Buyer") (The Seller and Buyer are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party").

2. VEHICLE DETAILS

The subject matter of this Affidavit is the following vehicle: 2.1. Make: [VEHICLE MAKE] 2.2. Model: [VEHICLE MODEL] 2.3. Year of Manufacture: [VEHICLE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE] 2.4. Colour: [VEHICLE COLOUR] 2.5. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) / Chassis Number: [VEHICLE VIN / CHASSIS NUMBER] 2.6. Engine Number: [VEHICLE ENGINE NUMBER (IF VIN NOT AVAILABLE)] 2.7. Former Registration Plate Number (if any): [VEHICLE FORMER REGISTRATION PLATE NUMBER (IF ANY)] 2.8. Odometer Reading (if applicable and verifiable): [VEHICLE ODOMETER READING (IF VERIFIABLE)] km 2.9. Current Condition: The vehicle is in the following condition, [VEHICLE CURRENT CONDITION DESCRIPTION], and is being sold/transferred for the sole purpose of scrap, dismantling, recycling, or permanent disposal.

3. TRANSACTION DETAILS

3.1. Sale Price: The Seller hereby acknowledges receipt of the sum of NGN [SALE PRICE (₦)] (Nigerian Naira) from the Buyer as full and final payment for the aforementioned vehicle. 3.2. Transaction Date: This transaction was concluded on [TRANSACTION DATE]. 3.3. Purpose of Sale: The Parties expressly agree and declare that the vehicle is sold and purchased strictly "as is" for scrap, dismantling, parts, or permanent disposal only, and is not intended for road use in its current condition.

4. SELLER'S DECLARATIONS

The Seller hereby solemnly declares and affirms as follows: 4.1. Ownership: That the Seller is the lawful and sole owner of the vehicle described in Section 2 above and has full legal right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the said vehicle. 4.2. No Encumbrances: That the vehicle is free from all liens, encumbrances, charges, security interests, and any other claims whatsoever from any third party. 4.3. No Outstanding Liabilities: That there are no outstanding fines, penalties, or liabilities associated with the vehicle up to the transaction date, for which the Seller is responsible. 4.4. Condition Disclosure: That the vehicle is sold and transferred in its current stated condition (as described in Section 2.9) and the Seller makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding its roadworthiness, fitness for any particular purpose, or future performance.

5. BUYER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND INTENT

The Buyer hereby acknowledges and declares as follows: 5.1. Condition Acceptance: That the Buyer has inspected the vehicle and accepts it in its current "as is" condition, understanding that it is being purchased for scrap, dismantling, recycling, or permanent disposal only. 5.2. Intent for Disposal: That the Buyer intends to use the vehicle solely for the purpose of dismantling, recycling, or permanent disposal, and not for road use in its current state. 5.3. Future Liability: That the Buyer assumes all future responsibility and liability for the vehicle from the moment of transfer of possession and ownership as stipulated in Section 6, including but not limited to any environmental regulations, disposal costs, or any claims arising from its future handling or use.

6. TRANSFER OF POSSESSION AND RISK

6.1. Immediate Transfer: Possession, ownership, and all risks and liabilities associated with the vehicle are hereby transferred from the Seller to the Buyer immediately upon the signing of this Affidavit and the full payment of the sale price. 6.2. Seller's Release: The Seller is henceforth absolved of all responsibilities and liabilities pertaining to the vehicle, including but not limited to road traffic offenses, accidents, environmental damages, or any other claims that may arise after the effective date of transfer.

7. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE

7.1. Seller's Indemnity: The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or in connection with the vehicle after the transfer of possession and ownership. 7.2. Buyer's Indemnity: The Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or in connection with the vehicle prior to the transfer of possession and ownership.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Affidavit shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Affidavit constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

10. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Affidavit is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the remainder of the Affidavit shall remain in full force and effect.

SIGNATURES

Deponent/Seller — Signature

Printed Name: ________________________

Date: ______________

Buyer — Signature

Printed Name: ________________________

Date: ______________

SWORN TO / AFFIRMED AT — Signature

Printed Name: ________________________

Date: ______________

Commissioner for Oaths / Notary Public / Magistrate — Signature

Printed Name: ________________________

Date: ______________

Sobre esta Plantilla de SWORN AFFIDAVIT FOR VEHICLE SCRAP/DISPOSAL

Disposing of a vehicle that's damaged beyond repair, unroadworthy, or being sold for scrap parts still needs paperwork in Nigeria — a sworn affidavit confirming the owner is knowingly disposing of it in that condition, which protects both the owner and whoever takes it off their hands.

It's a sworn statement, not a private contract — the difference matters, since being sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, or Magistrate is what gives it real evidentiary weight and admissibility in court if it's ever needed. The affidavit does two things at once: it records the vehicle's actual condition (typically unroadworthy or being sold specifically for parts, not for continued road use), and it formally shifts liability from seller to buyer, so the original owner isn't left holding responsibility for a vehicle they no longer have any connection to.

There's no single national form for this, so a well-drafted affidavit is what carries the weight — it needs full details for both seller and buyer, complete vehicle identification (make, model, VIN or chassis number, engine number, former plate number), the agreed price in Naira, and an explicit statement that the vehicle is being sold for scrap, dismantling, or disposal rather than continued use. For a company buyer, including their CAC registration number adds a further layer of verification.

It's not universally mandated by a specific statute, but it's widely treated as necessary supporting evidence for reporting disposal to the Nigeria Police Central Motor Registry and for deregistering the vehicle with the state MVAA. A police report or extract is worth obtaining alongside it, particularly for an accident-damaged vehicle — it adds an independent record of the vehicle's condition and closes off one of the more common fraud risks in this space, which is a stolen or cloned vehicle being passed off as scrap.

Nigeria's regulatory approach to end-of-life vehicles is still developing, with bodies like NADDC and NESREA gradually formalizing disposal and recycling standards — Lagos already has a more structured Automobile Dismantling & Recycling permit system than most other states. As that framework tightens, having a properly sworn affidavit on file for any scrapped vehicle is only going to matter more, not less.

Keep a signed copy of the affidavit after disposal — it's what shows the vehicle left your ownership in that condition, should its parts or shell turn up somewhere unexpected later.