Change of Name

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF NAME

A written application for change of name is to be submitted with the following documents:

  1. Embassy ID
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. Marriage or Divorce Certificate (whichever is applicable)
  4. Affidavit of Change of Name
  5. Newspaper publication of change of name in a National Newspaper in Nigeria
  6. Photocopy of data page of International Passport
  7. Recent Utility Bill as proof of address (not exceeding previous 3 months)
  8. Two (2) passport sized photographs