Change of Name (Affidavit) in Lagos.
Nigeria's commercial capital and most populous state, with the country's busiest court and agency registries. Need change of name (affidavit) here? Start it on your phone, pay once, and a vetted partner firm files it for you.
Independent service. Not a government agency.
- One all-in price
- Itemised receipt
- Verify link with every PDF
Lagos State
Change of Name (Affidavit) for Lagos residents.
In Lagos, a change of name (affidavit) is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths at the High Court of Lagos State. Docufy drafts it from your answers, you choose the state of the court on the form, and a vetted partner firm handles the filing. The sealed affidavit lands in your vault as a PDF with a verify link.
Specific to Lagos State
- How general affidavits are obtained in Lagos since 1 Jun 2025
- only through the LagosCoMiS online platformSource: Lagos judiciary makes e-affidavit mandatory for non-litigation matters from 1 June — Premium Times (5 Jun 2025) · checked 27 Sep 2026
- Lagos State High Court e-Affidavit platform (LagosCoMiS)
- lagoscomis.lagosjudiciary.gov.ngSource: CoMiS Plus — Lagos State Judiciary · checked 27 Sep 2026
- Where to verify a Lagos High Court affidavit
- lagoscomis.lagosjudiciary.gov.ng/verificationSource: Verification Platform — Lagos State Judiciary (COMIS) · checked 27 Sep 2026
- What an individual needs to register for a Lagos e-Affidavit
- a Payer IDSource: Lagos State Judiciary High Court · checked 27 Sep 2026
Rules and fees change; the court or agency has the final word.
Your old and new names, the reason and the date. We draft the affidavit from your answers.
Add your passport photographs and any evidence, and sign on your phone. The price covers the court fee, our service fee and VAT on our fee.
A vetted partner firm files your affidavit at the court registry, where it is sworn and sealed.
The sealed affidavit lands in your vault with a verify link.
What it costs in Lagos
₦13,912.50
VAT included.
The same price wherever you are in Nigeria. No markup on government fees, and the price is fixed once you submit.
Questions
Change of Name (Affidavit) in Lagos, answered.
Can I get change of name (affidavit) in Lagos without travelling to Ikeja?
You fill the form, sign and pay on your phone, and a vetted partner firm handles the filing at the court registry. You follow every step on your phone.
Where is a change of name (affidavit) sworn in Lagos?
Before a Commissioner for Oaths at the High Court of Lagos State. Banks, embassies and government offices usually accept a sworn affidavit from a Nigerian court.
How much is a change of name affidavit in 2026?
The price on this page covers the court fee, our service fee and VAT on our fee. You see it before you pay.
Do I need to publish my change of name in a newspaper?
Often, yes. Many banks and government offices ask for a newspaper notice as well as the affidavit, so check what yours needs. The form asks whether you need one, and if you have already published it, you upload the page.
What evidence do I need?
It depends on your reason. For marriage, your marriage certificate. For divorce, the court order or divorce decree. For a deed poll, the deed poll itself. The form asks only for what your reason needs.
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Start your change of name (affidavit) in Lagos.
₦13,912.50, with a target of 2 business days. Start it on your phone, wherever you are in Lagos, and get a PDF with a verify link at the end.