Special Marriage (Nigerian + Non-Nigerian)

10 documentsUpdated Jun 2026Lagos

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Birth certificate or Declaration of Age (each party)

Where

NPC office or Federal High Court

Cost

₦2,500 – ₦5,000

Time

1 day – 4 weeks

You'll need first

None

NPC-issued birth certificate preferred. Declaration of Age accepted if no birth certificate exists.

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