STEPS TO CHANGING YOUR NAME AS A NIGERIAN

Written by: Admin      Posted On: 2025-05-28 12:42:32

Hey there, thinking of changing your name?

Change of name in Nigeria is very possible, but it must be done properly to be legally

recognized. People change their names for various reasons including: marriage or divorce,

correction of spelling errors, adoption, personal rebranding or preference and religious

reasons.

In this blog post, we will walk you through the step-by-step process for legally changing your

name in Nigeria.

Step 1: Swear an Affidavit

Your first step is to swear to an affidavit of name change at any High Court. This document

serves as a legal declaration confirming your intention to legally change your name.

Step 2:Newspaper Publication

Next, you’re required to publicly announce your name change by placing a name change

advert in a widely read national newspaper. This step serves as a public record, and adds

legitimacy to your name change.

Step 3: Update Official Documents

Once you have the affidavit and newspaper publication, you’ll need to update your name

with important institutions, such as: National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),

banks, immigration, utility companies, school or work records.

You can also apply for re-issuance or update of your National Identification Number (NIN),

Bank Verification Number (BVN), Driver’s License, Voter’s Card and International Passport.

Bonus Tip: Ensure you retain multiple copies of your affidavit and the newspaper page.

They will be requested frequently when updating your identity across platforms.

Changing your name legally in Nigeria is straightforward when you follow the right steps. At

Veinsng, we assist individuals with every part of the process, from notarization and affidavit

drafting to newspaper publication and document updates.

Need help with your name change? Contact us today to get started.