House Numbering & Street Naming — Lagos Island Local Government
Give Your Property an Identity. Make Your Address Official.
An official house number is more than just a number on your wall — it is your property's identity. It helps
emergency services find you faster, enables postal and delivery services to reach you, strengthens your property
documentation, and contributes to a well-planned, modern Lagos Island. If your building does not have a
recognised address, now is the time to get one.
Lagos Island Local Government provides official house numbering and street naming services to ensure every
property and street in the local government area is properly documented, identifiable, and connected to public
service delivery systems.
What You Get
- Official house number — a government-assigned property number
- Street name confirmation — verified and recognised street identification
- Address certificate — official document confirming your registered address
- Updated address records — your property added to the LG address database
- Physical number plate — durable house number plate for installation
Why It Matters
- Emergency response — ambulances, fire services, and police can locate you quickly
- Postal & delivery services — packages and correspondence reach the right address
- Property value — properly addressed properties are easier to sell, rent, or insure
- Legal documentation — a recognised address strengthens ownership and tenancy records
- Urban planning — helps government plan roads, drainage, utilities, and services
- Business credibility — customers and partners trust a verifiable address
Does your property have an official house number?
If not, apply today. It takes just a few steps and protects your property for the long term.
How to Apply
- Submit your application — online or at the Addressing Unit with your property details
- Site verification — our team visits the property to confirm its location and boundaries
- Number assignment — an official house number is assigned from the LG address registry
- Plate installation — receive your house number plate for display on the property
- Records update — your property is added to the official address database
What You Need to Apply
- Completed application form
- Valid means of identification
- Proof of property ownership or tenancy agreement
- A brief description or sketch of the property location
Street Naming
New streets, unnamed roads, and community pathways can be officially named through the Local Government.
CDA executives, community leaders, and residents can submit naming requests to the Addressing Unit. All
street names are reviewed and approved in line with government naming standards.
Your address is your identity on the map. Make it official today — apply for house numbering and
put your property on the record.