Part ofPermits and licences

Apply for a religious place establishment permit

Permit required to site a new church, mosque or other religious building.

You can use this service if:

  • you are a business operating in Cross River State
  • site address
  • building plan approval

It costs ₦20,000. Payment is one-off.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your establishment permit.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Check your answers and submit.
  4. Pay the fee of ₦20,000 online.
  5. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive an establishment permit — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.