ladydada: I'm surprised you haven't sorted this out after more than 2 years
But I understand how that is possible since there is no website, information centre or anything that makes things clear
You have to rely on bits of information people give you, which is constantly changing
As you may well know Nigeria is a mad place where you can make anything happen if you have the money
With me, I had lost my original birth certificate and when I recently went to Nigeria, I went to the local govt office
They pointed us to the right office to speak to 'Iya Birth' (that's really what they call her haha)
My brother did all the talking for me - he just said we want a long format BC (Birth Certificate)
I didn't say a word because once they hear my accent in Nigeria, the price of everything triples
She told him there were 3 types and brought out examples
The standard small certificate - less than half an A4 (Hospitals tend to give out this type)
A regular certificate - Half of A4 (This is the type I had lost)
A long certificate - Longer than A4 (This has yours and your parents details)
She didn't even ask for ID or anything - just told us to write down all the information we want to go on the BC
She was trying to figure out how much she could squeeze out of us and was saying 'Is it for Embassy? Are you traveling?'
But we simply avoided the chit chat and said we want the long one
She said it will be N7,000, and that it would be ready in a week
No receipt, nothing - but when we came to pick it up it was ready as promised
It is acceptable anywhere - I presented this BC in the registry when I got married abroad
I also used it in getting a new passport with my new name
So it's more than valid anywhere - worldwide
I thought that fee was extortionate btw so you should be able to get a better deal
Whether I was present or not, the BC would have been just as easily obtainable, so please just try to sort this thing out.

Best of luck

monsieursam64: I did my BC last week @ NPC, and d process involved is just so easy. Anyone can do it for you irrespective of d age btw u and that person. I spent roughly #4000 to get mine, and it took just 2 days for it to be ready. I see no reason u should travel with ur hubby down to naija just for a BC.
All u have to do is to give that friend of yours all d necessary information she will need to go abt d whole processing. Info such as;
1. Your full name.
2. Date of birth
3. Father's fullname, name of village and LG of origin, this also applies to mother.
4. Place of birth.
So, firstly she should go to high court and swear affidavit of age declaration(this cost me #500 cos it was for embassy purpose while getting d affidavit typed by typist around d court is btw #150 & #200, bt i spent #300 cos d first one i did was nt d right format).
All he/she has to do is to sign in place of your father and nobody cares abt who signs. But she has to be very careful of those agents around d court cos she doesnt need them in d processing. This is my one cent to contribute.
I hope it helps.

Plum70:
Thanks for taking the time to post some useful information monsieur.

Can I ask:
Does the age affidavit AND the NPC document have to contain all of the above details?

Also, will I have to write a letter (addressed to the high court and the NPC) authorising my friend to act on my behalf?

I understand that i'd need to provide copies of my Nigerian passport biodata page and four passport pictures. Should I also send copies of my UK residence permit to prove that I am resident abroad hence why a proxy is acting on my behalf?

Lastly, as I bear my husband's surname would you know if I also need to send my previous passport in my maiden name? Also does the format of my name on the affidavit and NPC doc. need to be like: Tuela Neila Jones (Nee Smith)?

Thanks, thanks and thanks!

Plum70:
Thanks for taking the time to post some useful information monsieur.

Can I ask:
Does the age affidavit AND the NPC document have to contain all of the above details?

Also, will I have to write a letter (addressed to the high court and the NPC) authorising my friend to act on my behalf?

I understand that i'd need to provide copies of my Nigerian passport biodata page and four passport pictures. Should I also send copies of my UK residence permit to prove that I am resident abroad hence why a proxy is acting on my behalf?

Lastly, as I bear my husband's surname would you know if I also need to send my previous passport in my maiden name? Also does the format of my name on the affidavit and NPC doc. need to be like: Tuela Neila Jones (Nee Smith)?

Thanks, thanks and thanks!

Plum70:
Thanks for taking the time to post some useful information monsieur.

Can I ask:
Does the age affidavit AND the NPC document have to contain all of the above details?

Also, will I have to write a letter (addressed to the high court and the NPC) authorising my friend to act on my behalf?

I understand that i'd need to provide copies of my Nigerian passport biodata page and four passport pictures. Should I also send copies of my UK residence permit to prove that I am resident abroad hence why a proxy is acting on my behalf?

Lastly, as I bear my husband's surname would you know if I also need to send my previous passport in my maiden name? Also does the format of my name on the affidavit and NPC doc. need to be like: Tuela Neila Jones (Nee Smith)?

Thanks, thanks and thanks!

monsieursam64: 1. Yes. though mine(affidavit) did nt contain my parents place of origin bt i was asked @ npc's office.
2. No. There is no need for that.
3. No. U dont need any passport(intl p.port or p.port photo) whatsoever. I wasnt asked.
4. I dont know much abt that. When she gets there, she should ask.

Naija_lastborn: You have got thi BC of a thing of recent should tell me i need to know asap

pillar2880: Hi Plum,

Yes the NPC doc should have:

-The name of the person attesting on your behalf
-Your maiden name
-DOB
-Place of birth (city, state and LGA)
-Parents' full names
-Parents' place of origin (city/town, state and LGA)
-And on the bottom right corner will be a passport photo of you

The sworn declaration of age filed in the high court should have:

-The name and address of the person making the oath on your behalf (same person that will attest on your behalf)
-Relationship with the person making the oath on your behalf
-Your maiden name
-DOB
-Place of birth (city, state and LGA)
-Parents' full names
-Parents' place of origin (city/town, state and LGA)
-And on the top left corner will be a passport photo of the person making the oath on your behalf (same person that attested)

Though, the Swiss gov't says that a close family member can file the declaration on your behalf, I'm sure it should not be a problem if you use your friend since their DOB is not required on the declaration. You just have to figure out the type of relationship that will be stated on the declaration. e.g. on statement 2 of the declaration "That I am a family friend to [your name]."

And when all is said and done, you will then take your birth certificate in addition to other requested documents needed to register your marriage to the Swiss embassy in London, who will then authenticate the birth certificate with the Swiss embassy in Abuja. Unfortunately, this will cost you up to CHF 1,000 and the authentication alone will probably take up to 3-4 months. After your birth certificate has been cleared for authenticity with the Swiss embassy in Abuja, everything should be fairly easy from there. You will then be eventually issued your family book and finally have your marriage recognized in Switzerland. Pray everyday for favor with the different gov'ts and everyone that will be handling your case. Best of luck!

Plum70: Unfortunately we have received unwelcome news: The Swiss embassy has refused to accept our documents (age declaration and affidavit) because of the aforementioned error with the mismatching dates. They have also requested that we produce an additional document - a certificate of origin/nationality not older than 6 months issued by the City or Town Local Government of the place of origin.

This is so frustrating...I have never heard of or seen such a document, don't know where to begin to get it from and have searched extensively online but have not found one search result offering information about this.

Can anyone please help us? Is there such a certificate or origin/nationality issued to Nigerians who are nationals by birth? This seems an unusual requirement where a birth certificate and passport should reasonably (and legally) suffice.

We are momentarily distressed after the amount of time, money and effort that has already been spent and would appreciate any credible advice/information anyone can give.

THANK YOU.

kennyGGG:

Things aren't as difficult as some people make it seem. The NPC certificate once collected you don't need to take it anywhere to be stamped. Its your Attestation of birth. Regardless of where you are born or where your parents are from it can be obtained anywhere in Nigeria. You can have a relation or even a friend do it for you as long as they have your passport photographs (2) and a sworn affidavit of birth done by you or done on your behalf. At Babs Animasahun in Surulere Lagos it will cost you N3000 and will be collected after 72hrs.
Don't travel to nigeria because of NPC certificate. If you have people in Nigeria send them cash and they'll do it.
If anyone tells you anything other than what have told you, its story. I did mine in Lagos, was born in Delta and was accepted.

Joysmart: just send someone to your local government headquarters with about two passport photographs they'll issue you the certificate of origin. Or better still if you don't have somebody in the village that can do that just send someone to your state's liason office in any city e.g lagos they issue it there too.

Plum70:

Thanks Joysmart. My husband challenged the Swiss Authorities on this additional document requirement and they eventually accepted to start the process based on all the docs we had previously submitted. We were advised that the process could take up to 4 months and we've so far been waiting for just over 3 months.

I will post the outcome when we get word from Switzerland.