In Nigeria, all civil registrations—including birth certificates, birth attestations, and death certificates—are legally issued and managed by the National Population Commission (NPC). You can complete these applications online through the official NPC digital services portals.
1. How to Apply for a Birth Certificate (Ages 0 to 17)
Online self-service birth registration is available for children born in Nigeria who have a National Identification Number (NIN). At least one parent must be Nigerian and hold a valid birth certificate or attestation.
Requirements:
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Child’s National Identification Number (NIN)
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Parent’s NIN or Attestation Number
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Active email address and phone number
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Visit the NPC Birth Registration Self-Service Portal.
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Click New Application and enter your email address to generate a payment reference number.
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Complete the online payment (Registration is free for children under 5 years old, while a standard service fee applies for ages 5 to 17).
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Fill out the child’s details, link the required NIN, and upload supporting birth notification documents if required.
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Submit the application and track its progress using your reference number.
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Once approved, log into your account to download the official digital birth certificate.
2. How to Apply for an Attestation of Birth (Ages 18 and Above)
If you are 18 years or older and were not issued an official NPC birth certificate during childhood, you must apply for an Attestation of Birth rather than a standard birth certificate.
Requirements:
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National Identification Number (NIN)
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Sworn Court Affidavit of Age
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Active email address and phone number
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Camera-enabled device for live facial verification
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Navigate to the NPC Attestation Self-Service Portal or access it via the main National Population Commission Website.
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Click Sign Up to create an account using your full name (matching your NIN record exactly) and email address.
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Complete the mandatory NIN verification and live facial capture (ensure you have stable internet, good lighting, and a plain background).
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Fill in your personal details, upload your court sworn affidavit, and select your state and Local Government Area (LGA).
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Pay the online processing fee.
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Once your application is reviewed and approved, log into your dashboard to view and download your digital Attestation of Birth Certificate.
3. How to Apply for a Death Certificate (Death Notification)
Informants (such as immediate family members, legal representatives, or healthcare officials) can register a death online and obtain an official notification document.
Requirements:
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Informant’s National Identification Number (NIN)
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Deceased person’s full details (Name, Date of Birth, Date of Death, Place of Death)
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Supporting documentation (e.g., Hospital Death Certificate or Sworn Affidavit)
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Active email address and phone number
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Access the NPC Death Notification Portal.
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Review the guidelines and click Start Application.
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Enter your NIN as the informant to verify your identity.
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Provide the particulars of the deceased individual and upload any required supporting documents.
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Submit the application (Death registration with the NPC is free of charge).
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Upon successful processing, an official confirmation email and digital death document will be dispatched to your email address.
Important Application Tips
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NIN Synchronization: The name entered during registration must match your National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database record exactly to avoid automated verification errors.
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Single Certificate Download: Digital certificates generated on the NPC platform can generally be downloaded once upon initial approval. Ensure you download and save a clean copy to your personal drive immediately. If lost, a reprint service is available via your user dashboard.
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Support & FAQs: For further status checks or troubleshooting, consult the official NPC Frequently Asked Questions Page.
