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You are not allowed to change your name legally if you are doing it in order to escape debt or crime.<\/p>\n
You also are not allowed to change your name if you found that the intentions are to mislead the public or commit a crime.<\/p>\n
In order to do a change of name in Nigeria, you must be an adult. A child (minor) cannot legally change their name without the consent of his\/her parent or guardian. The parent\/guardian of the child fills the form for the change of name.<\/p>\n
There are certain kinds of names that you would not be allowed to use when you want to have a change of name in Nigeria. Such names include those that are intimidating, considered offensive, tribalistic or obscene.<\/p>\n
How to do a Change of name in Nigeria <\/strong><\/h2>\nThe process to legally change your name in Nigeria is not difficult. Below are the steps to take in order to legally change your name in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\n- Swear an affidavit in court<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An Affidavit is the name of a document that contains a sworn statement that is made under oath and affirmed before an authorized officer of the court.<\/p>\n
\n- Publish notice of change of name in a national newspaper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arrange for your new name to be published in at least one recognized national newspaper. This is to notify the general public that you have officially changed your name.<\/p>\n
After this, you would then get your name printed in Nigeria\u2019s official gazette. This is done by sending an application to the documentation Department of Publication at the Civil registry. Request them to publish your new name in Nigeria\u2019s official gazette. This should cost you about N5000 or more. You should attach the following documents when forwarding the application for your names to be published:<\/p>\n
\n- The signed affidavit (this must not be less than a year old)<\/li>\n
- A cut of the newspaper advertisement for a change of name(this must not be less than a year old)<\/li>\n
- The declaration or advertisement to be printed in the official gazette<\/li>\n
- Two passport size photographs<\/li>\n
- Draft for the fees for publishing<\/li>\n
- A letter of attestation from a responsible person<\/li>\n
- A public announcement signifying the change of name<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
In the case of an individual below the age of 18, the name change form has to be filled up by the parents.<\/p>\n
\n- After doing these, ensure you inform relevant individuals and authorities about your change of name. Ensure your new name is reflected in your vital documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The final step in the process of a change of name is applying for new government documents to reflect your newly acquired name. You can only do this after the change of name has been reflected in Nigeria\u2019s official gazette. Remember that a copy of the official gazette has to be attached to the application documents for the new documents. Once you have successfully changed your name in Nigeria, make sure you do so on all of your personal documents. If you work in a corporate organization, you should also inform your current employer.<\/p>\n
You should inform your employers so they can update their employee records and other essential records such as tax records. You should also inform all government agencies you are involved with such as Water Corporation and the Power Holding Company. If you are a student, you can also consider informing the authorities at school.<\/p>\n
\n- Request for a new national identity card which will reflect your new name<\/li>\n
- Apply to the Federal Road Safety Commission for a new driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n
- Request for replacements for business cards, debit cards, cheques, and other documents where your name is specified. Your change of name should also be reflected with your registrar of voters and local government<\/li>\n
- Get your passport amendment and validation application. Fill the form and send to the nearest passport agency. Attach your recent passport and certified documentation of your new names such as an affidavit or a copy of a certified marriage certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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