Nigerian birth certificate from the UK (2026)
If you are in London, Manchester, Birmingham or anywhere in the UK and need a Nigerian birth certificate — for a British passport application, a visa, a school place, a settlement or citizenship application, or to prove identity — you can get one without travelling to Nigeria. Nigeria’s birth records are held by the National Population Commission (NPC), and the registration or attestation can be arranged from the UK, then legalised for UK use. This guide covers who needs what, how it works, and how to avoid the delays that hold applications up.
Do you need a certificate, or an attestation?
- Birth certificate — if the birth was registered with the NPC, you need the certificate (or a certified copy).
- Attestation of birth — if the birth was never registered (common for adults), the NPC issues an attestation instead, which UK bodies generally accept.
- Certified true copy — many UK processes specifically ask for a certified copy rather than the original.
Find your UK route
Two quick questions and we will tell you what to prepare.
How it works from the UK
- We confirm whether you need a certificate, attestation or certified copy.
- We prepare the supporting evidence (parent details, any existing records, a declaration of age where needed).
- The application goes through the NPC’s official channel; you pay the official fee.
- The document is collected and couriered, and — if a UK body requires it — legalised for UK use.
In the UK and need a Nigerian birth certificate?
Tell us what it is for. We confirm the right document, prepare it with the NPC, courier it to you in the UK and handle legalisation — so your passport, visa or school application is not held up.
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Registered the birth? What comes next
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