Plum70:

My husband and I got married in the UK and the Home Office inspected my passport (containing my date of birth) before granting a certificate of approval for marriage (which also bore my DOB).

I guess that the UK Home Office had no reason to doubt that my DOB was anything other than what was reflected in my passport. However, the Swiss embassy are more wary (and rightly so!) preferring to inspect the original document before registering foreign spouses in the Swiss family register.

So, just to clarify for the last time! - the birth certificate should bear my maiden name ONLY.

Many thanks.

i got it.d B.C. would be inspected back home at d swiss embassy in nigeria.it might take at least 3 to 4 months.i guess they have same law with germany.

brutal:

i got it.d B.C. would be inspected back home at d swiss embassy in nigeria.it might take at least 3 to 4 months.i guess they have same law with germany.

Yes. However, the Swiss embassy in London has been considerate enough to say that should a 3rd party retrieve the BC, we can submit the certificate here in London and they would then liaise with the Swiss folks in Abuja for the authentication process. Time line is about 6 months actually.

Plum70:

Yes. However, the Swiss embassy in London has been considerate enough to say that should a 3rd party retrieve the BC, we can submit the certificate here in London and they would then liaise with the Swiss folks in Abuja for the authentication process. Time line is about 6 months actually.

                                                                                                                                                                                     It's not a situation of being considerate cos they don't expect u 2 travel back home because of a minor issue.if they actually want 2 prove that u r d one in ur B.C.,then i''ll advise u 2 give them egunje when they visit ur folks.usually is one(NAIJA) representative.take style, tell dem say na 4 transport. :'

brutal:

It's not a situation of being considerate cos they don't expect u 2 travel back home because of a minor issue.if they actually want 2 prove that u r d one in ur B.C.,then i''ll advise u 2 give them egunje when they visit ur folks.usually is one(NAIJA) representative.take style, tell dem say na 4 transport. :'

What

hey poster.i got caught by your post.

Indeed your problem seem huge it's entirely small i know the situation faced by incomplete documentation abroad and will be willing to be of help.i have got this done severall times for people without their physical presence and will be willing and can do it for you if you haven't by now found help on the site.

case you are interested leave me a short mail with details at goldhorizons@yahoo.com.

hope you find the much needed assist you desire.

take care

My husband was told by the National visa center here in california to get his birth certificate from Lagos Ministry of Health in Ikeja. They can give you the birth certificate,  or a certified letter stating why the doc is unavailable. then they stamp it to certify, but you need the affidavit as well, and you can get that there too. When he got there they told him it will cost N8,000-just to go look into the files and see if the certificate was available. I wonder if he could hav gone to NPC now. Also, he needed a police certificate that he was supposed to obtain somewhere in Ikoyi. They bribed him since they knew its for visa purposes, so im starting to wonder how much these things cost now. you can tip them to sped the process, but they shouldnt be asking for large fees for this stuff. 

Chi*Babe:

My husband was told by the National visa center here in california to get his birth certificate from Lagos Ministry of Health in Ikeja. They can give you the birth certificate,  or a certified letter stating why the doc is unavailable. then they stamp it to certify, but you need the affidavit as well, and you can get that there too. When he got there they told him it will cost N8,000-just to go look into the files and see if the certificate was available. I wonder if he could hav gone to NPC now. Also, he needed a police certificate that he was supposed to obtain somewhere in Ikoyi. They bribed him since they knew its for visa purposes, so im starting to wonder how much these things cost now. you can tip them to sped the process, but they shouldnt be asking for large fees for this stuff.   

Isn't that part of the frustration though? These services do not seem to have a fixed price and one is exploited for this reason. It's all about how much tipping you are prepared to do! Tiring!

Anyway, I will look into getting a member of my family to sort it out in due time. Where I can send/fax photocopies of my passport and marriage certificate, I would need to send original passport pictures. It seems ridiculous to have to pay £40 to DHL pictures (that cost £7.00) across to Nigeria! I'll look into this some other time.

Thanks everyone!

Plum70:

I would need to send original passport pictures. It seems ridiculous to have to pay £40 to DHL pictures (that cost £7.00) across to Nigeria! I'll look into this some other time.
Thanks everyone!

Scan and email pictures to your families in Nigeria , they can print it out on a photo paper with a photo printer (HITI, Epson, e.t.c) and will look just perfect .

I have a baptism card can it serve as a birth certificate?

Can anyone give me information on the location or offices of National Population Commission
in Lagos, is there any office in Ikoyi or V.I.

Can anyone give me information on the location or offices of National Population Commission
in Lagos, is there any office in Ikoyi or V.I.

HELP!
Please I want to find out if the Nigerian Population Commission (NPC) has an online database where registered births can be accessed by any embassy?
I recently obtained a birth certificate from the NPC. I'm just curious however, to know how embassies or immigration authorities in asian countries (for instance) confirm the authenticity of NPC issued birth certificates.

It's a matter of importance to me,
Your opinions are highly welcomed.

Merci

This are the requirements for getting the birth cert from npc:

Affidavit from high court(photocopy and original) which could be done either parents,friends or close relatives.

2 passport pix of the owner

copy of either international passport,drivers license or national id of either the owner or the person applyin on behalf of the owner.

Application format(typed with Phone number)


Other Info

Owners name;
Date of birth:
Place of birth
Local govt of birth:


Fathers Name:
Town:
Local Govt Area:
State of origin:


Mothers Name:
Town:
Local Govt Area:
State of origin:



All these should be submitted at the nearest national population commision office, there is one at surulere beside rita lori hotels, The period of issue is between 1 week and maximum 2 weeks, This was confirmed by me, visited the office to make correct enquiries

i just had mine done and its an attestation of birth which they give now. it looks like a letter on a national population letter head

@ amykelly, how did you go about yours? and how long did it take u?

it took one week. Also you will need to swear affidavits

@ amykelly, please could u send me details as i am going to get the affidavit ready tommorow, u can send me an email at mixhael.craig@gmail.com, thanks

santa101: This are the requirements for getting the birth cert from npc:

Affidavit from high court(photocopy and original) which could be done either parents,friends or close relatives.

2 passport pix of the owner

copy of either international passport,drivers license or national id of either the owner or the person applyin on behalf of the owner.

Application format(typed with Phone number)


Other Info

Owners name;
Date of birth:
Place of birth
Local govt of birth:


Fathers Name:
Town:
Local Govt Area:
State of origin:


Mothers Name:
Town:
Local Govt Area:
State of origin:



All these should be submitted at the nearest national population commision office, there is one at surulere beside rita lori hotels, The period of issue is between 1 week and maximum 2 weeks, This was confirmed by me, visited the office to make correct enquiries



PLEASE, MY YOUNGER SIS WANTS TO DO FOR ME... AND SHE SAID SOMEONE TOLD HER SHE CANT because SHE IS YOUNGER THAN ME...THAT I NEED TO USE SOMEONE OLDER THAN ME...PLEASE HOW TRUE IS THIS...... WAIT FOR ANSWERS.....

I will like to go to the NPC office next week, can someone describe how to get to their office from ikeja and how to get the application format.Thanks

Pelumiv: I will like to go to the NPC office next week, can someone describe how to get to their office from ikeja and how to get the application format.Thanks

Things aren't as difficult as some people make it seem. The NPC certificate once collected you don't need to take it anywhere to be stamped. Its your Attestation of birth. Regardless of where you are born or where your parents are from it can be obtained anywhere in Nigeria. You can have a relation or even a friend do it for you as long as they have your passport photographs (2) and a sworn affidavit of birth done by you or done on your behalf. At Babs Animasahun in Surulere Lagos it will cost you N3000 and will be collected after 72hrs.
Don't travel to nigeria because of NPC certificate. If you have people in Nigeria send them cash and they'll do it.
If anyone tells you anything other than what have told you, its story. I did mine in Lagos, was born in Delta and was accepted.

Hi all, could anyone share with me about the idea of using a lawyer to handle document legalization in lagos with the italian embassy..no visa needed just to legalize the marriage cert, Birth cert, and the Police report...i need it and i am outside the country...any ideas or recommendation and if you have any reputable lawyer could you pls share with the house as well....cheers guys...

Hello Tats.

I know this topic is very old but I really hope my question is picked up as I really need some assistance - is it still necessary to stamp it at the embassy of the European country?

Thank you.

Kind regards
Dhaivid3

I am back again with one more question!

The first stage of the process is to swear to an affidavit of birth. Can a friend of mine in Lagos do this?

Thanks

Any takers?

Hello friends, pls how and where can one get a '' SISTERHOOD CERTIFICATE '' in Nigeria, its a certificate that shows that you have never been married before. I'm about to get married in Europe and they ask me for this certificate to justify that i have never been married before in my Country Nigeria. Thanks pls anyone who can help?

I am in need of urgent clarification please:

In the absence of any family member to assist me in first obtaining an age affidavit from the Lagos High Court and then an attestation of birth from the NPC, can a good friend of mine in Lagos swear to an age affidavit on my behalf as well as obtain the NPC document for me?

I have known my friend since university days (over 12 years) but she is younger than I am.

Has anyone successfully had their friend obtain these two documents?

If this is possible then I will send her the photocopies of all the documents necessary - my passport biodata and residence doc. page, passport photos, details of my parents e.t.c. ANYTHING ELSE?

Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Can knowledgeable forum posters please assist?

This is URGENT.

Thx!

Plum70: Can knowledgeable forum posters please assist?

This is URGENT.

Thx!

Its hard for ppl to comment.I cannot believe dat u, d originator of this thread has nt achieved ur aim since 2009.

eduson002: Its hard for ppl to comment.I cannot believe dat u, d originator of this thread has nt achieved ur aim since 2009.

Well, believe it! Things do not always work out as thought or planned.

Can you make any useful comments besides unproductive observations?

Still waiting for your help folks.