Ikpangi:
Bari Bari

jydeskill1:
Are you changing ur Surname, First and middle name all together?

aaaaabbbbbccccc:
please how can I delete this guy's comment? He wrote D

OneKinGuy:
Just leave the name like that. Changing it will be a very silly thing to do considering the fact thst u have gotten some certification like waec. These things will definetly hunt u in the future. Just tell people the nickname u would like to be addressed with.

Lucid1:


Get a life.


@OP: an affidavit and newspaper publication will be alright

Valdblngx:


That's the difference between Nairaland and Quora bro. One is filled with boneheads and few intellectuals while the latter is an haven for giants in all fields to share their knowledge

narrowpathy:
Very simple. Go to a court and tell them you want to do a change of name. They will give you forms to fill then you'll pay around 1k or 2k.
You can after that if you so desire, go to a newspaper and announce your name change stating that all other documents bearing your former name remains valid. I hope this helps

Modified:
Remember to go with some form of ID when you're going to the court to do the name change.

orion7:
go to your ethnic shrine and swear affidavid.

Valdblngx:


That's the difference between Nairaland and Quora bro. One is filled with boneheads and few intellectuals while the latter is an haven for giants in all fields to share their knowledge

Runge:
I want to learn too. I have two muslims names too. I am thinking of using purely Yoruba names that make more sense to me. I am no longer a Muslim too.

darkhorizon:
[url][/url]Hello all I want to change my name completely, I mean my surname, first name and middle name.

I have two reasons for this, firstly I don't really like the meaning of the names. Secondly, they are all Muslim names and I am no longer a Muslim. I want to change them to my ethnic names (still given to me by my parents).

What legal consequences is there if I change the name, because I am a graduate presently serving and I already have my certificate with the name I want to change.

First, go to court to sworn affidavit. There after, go to any Newspaper for change of name publication. Like someone said above, the charges varies from Newspaper to Newspaper but it's easy as that. Do not bother to bring lawyer to the scene so you will not spend unnecessarily. Court Affidavit here in Benin City is not more than 1k.

Meanwhile, if you want me to handle the newspaper publication, mail me or call me on 07016163925, I will tell you what is needed for me to publish it. After payment, the next day you pick Leadership Newspaper anywhere you are. Inasmuch as the payment is done in the morning, I can assure you of the next day the name will be out. Hope this help?



Lawyers and experienced folks in the house, please I need your advice.

Runge:
I want to learn too. I have two muslims names too. I am thinking of using purely Yoruba names that make more sense to me. I am no longer a Muslim too.

aaaaabbbbbccccc:
please how can I delete this guy's comment? He wrote D

darkhorizon:
[url][/url]Hello all I want to change my name completely, I mean my surname, first name and middle name.

I have two reasons for this, firstly I don't really like the meaning of the names. Secondly, they are all Muslim names and I am no longer a Muslim. I want to change them to my ethnic names (still given to me by my parents).

What legal consequences is there if I change the name, because I am a graduate presently serving and I already have my certificate with the name I want to change.

Lawyers and experienced folks in the house, please I need your advice.

NoToPile:
@darkhorizon you would have to go all the way, down to changing bvn, nimc ,international passport,driving license etc etc

Firstly I sought the advice of a lawyer,he said no issue with changing 2 names as long is not you are changing for criminal reasons, you just present your affidavit when presenting the docs you have in your former name.

When I was ready, another lawyer friend gave me a format to type, I took the typed affidavit and went to the commisioner of oaths office at IKeja high court, dont patronize those touts ooo. Its about 500naira to get it stamped. The lawyer services were free.

Next Newspaper publication, I got the services of someone on NL, sent my marriage cert and affidavit(because I was changing both surname and firstname) via watsap and voila the publication was out on guardian. Keep the newspaper its a document.

After that changed NIMC national ID,( I needed it to process BVN change it became a valid ID around that time I didnt have a passport had an expired old Driving license and NIMC was the cheapest option) the newspaper publication, Affidavit from a High court and marriage cert (I am female) and 500 remitta payment per name to be changed Paid and waited. Got ready in about 2 months they said waiting time is now longer.

After it got ready I proceeded to the bank with all the docs for bvn/acc details change. Some of those bank peeps may want to say you cant just change your first name any how blabla bla I didnt even bother to say anything I just gave him the affidavit and gave him the 'are you saying this is not valid' look.
It takes time with banks like gtb I had to do it twice, first one they processed only that of my account not the BVN own and you wont know since you really cant check your bvn details at home or something. Applied again with enough ranting and in 3 weeks my bvn changed. Then you go to all the banks you have accounts for upgrade.

If you have a passport I heard changing that one is costly to change.

The whole process took around 8months
Almost everything is stressfull in naija

You need lots of patience it was very stressful the BVN part is the most annoying.

4ckTOTO:
important things like this no one will comment. if na toto and preeq or how mercy aigbe use yansh push pillar or how buhari is making you not able to see toto to put preek, or how buhari is making your toto lack good oreek to put inside, una go come rant like say them dey give trophy

darkhorizon:
[url][/url]Hello all I want to change my name completely, I mean my surname, first name and middle name.

I have two reasons for this, firstly I don't really like the meaning of the names. Secondly, they are all Muslim names and I am no longer a Muslim. I want to change them to my ethnic names (still given to me by my parents).

What legal consequences is there if I change the name, because I am a graduate presently serving and I already have my certificate with the name I want to change.

Lawyers and experienced folks in the house, please I need your advice.

darkhorizon:
[url][/url]Hello all I want to change my name completely, I mean my surname, first name and middle name.

I have two reasons for this, firstly I don't really like the meaning of the names. Secondly, they are all Muslim names and I am no longer a Muslim. I want to change them to my ethnic names (still given to me by my parents).

What legal consequences is there if I change the name, because I am a graduate presently serving and I already have my certificate with the name I want to change.

Lawyers and experienced folks in the house, please I need your advice.

NoToPile:
@darkhorizon you would have to go all the way, down to changing bvn, nimc ,international passport,driving license etc etc

Firstly I sought the advice of a lawyer,he said no issue with changing 2 names as long is not you are changing for criminal reasons, you just present your affidavit when presenting the docs you have in your former name.

When I was ready, another lawyer friend gave me a format to type, I took the typed affidavit and went to the commisioner of oaths office at IKeja high court, dont patronize those touts ooo. Its about 500naira to get it stamped. The lawyer services were free.

Next Newspaper publication, I got the services of someone on NL, sent my marriage cert and affidavit(because I was changing both surname and firstname) via watsap and voila the publication was out on guardian. Keep the newspaper its a document.

After that changed NIMC national ID,( I needed it to process BVN change it became a valid ID around that time I didnt have a passport had an expired old Driving license and NIMC was the cheapest option) the newspaper publication, Affidavit from a High court and marriage cert (I am female) and 500 remitta payment per name to be changed Paid and waited. Got ready in about 2 months they said waiting time is now longer.

After it got ready I proceeded to the bank with all the docs for bvn/acc details change. Some of those bank peeps may want to say you cant just change your first name any how blabla bla I didnt even bother to say anything I just gave him the affidavit and gave him the 'are you saying this is not valid' look.
It takes time with banks like gtb I had to do it twice, first one they processed only that of my account not the BVN own and you wont know since you really cant check your bvn details at home or something. Applied again with enough ranting and in 3 weeks my bvn changed. Then you go to all the banks you have accounts for upgrade.

If you have a passport I heard changing that one is costly to change.

The whole process took around 8months
Almost everything is stressfull in naija

You need lots of patience it was very stressful the BVN part is the most annoying.

ThatKING:
Am glad to see this. I also started leaving out my Christian name (subconsciously ) which was my middle name right from primary school. Even though I was questioned then by my parent. Am glad my certificates bares just two names.
Proud to be an African with no ties to religion

darkhorizon:
[url][/url]Hello all I want to change my name completely, I mean my surname, first name and middle name.

I have two reasons for this, firstly I don't really like the meaning of the names. Secondly, they are all Muslim names and I am no longer a Muslim. I want to change them to my ethnic names (still given to me by my parents).

What legal consequences is there if I change the name, because I am a graduate presently serving and I already have my certificate with the name I want to change.

Lawyers and experienced folks in the house, please I need your advice.