Change of Name After Marriage

6 documentsUpdated Jun 2026Lagos

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Marriage certificate

Where

Federal Marriage Registry (already obtained)

Cost

Already obtained

Time

N/A

You'll need first

Marriage completed at registry

The official certificate from the Federal Marriage Registry or State Registry confirming the marriage. This is the primary basis for the name change.

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