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Apostille, Legalization and Certified Translation for Nigeria
Nigeria is not part of the Apostille Convention, so U.S. documents need embassy legalization. PDX Fingerprinting handles the authentication, the legalization, and certified English translation when it is needed. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.
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Does Nigeria Accept an Apostille?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so a U.S. apostille alone is not enough. Documents for use in Nigeria go through legalization instead: the document is certified by the issuing authority, authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, and then legalized by the Embassy or a Consulate of Nigeria. PDX Fingerprinting handles each step for you.
Documents People Legalize for Nigeria
- Business registration and company documents
- Degree and school transcripts
- Marriage, birth, and family records
- Powers of attorney and property matters
- Visa and residency applications
Most requests follow one of two routes. Federal documents, such as an FBI Identity History Summary, are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State through our FBI apostille service. State-issued documents, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are certified by the Secretary of State where they were issued, then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. We process Oregon documents and other states, listed in our apostille by document guide. The embassy step comes last.
Translation for Nigeria Documents
English is an official language in Nigeria, so many documents do not need translation. Ask the receiving office to be sure.
PDX Fingerprinting arranges certified English translation to go with your legalized documents. Certified translation is $65 per page. See our certified document translation service and apostille translation services. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.
How to Get Your Documents Ready for Nigeria
- Confirm what the receiving office needs. Ask the employer, consulate, or agency in Nigeria which records they want, how recent they must be, and whether translation is required.
- Get the right original. For vital records, order a certified copy from the issuing state or county. For a background check, request your FBI Identity History Summary.
- We handle the U.S. steps. State-issued documents are certified by the Secretary of State where they were issued. All documents are then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
- We handle the embassy step. The authenticated document is legalized by the Embassy or a Consulate of Nigeria.
- We arrange translation and return your set. When Nigeria requires it, we arrange certified English translation and send the finished documents back to you.
Nigeria Legalization Cost and Turnaround
- FBI apostille service: $195, typically 7 to 10 business days.
- Oregon document apostille: $195, typically 3 to 5 business days, and sometimes next day.
- Documents from other states: $195. Some states finish in about 5 business days; others take longer depending on that state’s availability. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.
- Certified translation: $65 per page.
- Embassy legalization: call for a quote. Embassy fees and processing times vary by country and document.
Call (503) 212-0678 or book online and we will confirm your total and timeline.
Nigeria: What to Know Before You Order
- Nigeria is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille alone will not be accepted. Documents need U.S. authentication and embassy legalization.
- Nigerian consulates have their own submission rules, so confirm whether they accept mail-in requests and which consulate covers your state.
- Legalization does not guarantee acceptance. Confirm the format, validity period, and translation rules with the office or employer that asked for the document.
- Many agencies want a recent issue date on background checks, so order the FBI check close to when you apply.
Related Services and Countries
- FBI apostille service
- Oregon State apostille service
- Certified document translation service
- Apostille translation services
- FBI background check for visa and immigration
- Long-stay visa services
- Apostille services FAQ
- Apostille by document
- Apostille by country
Other countries: United Arab Emirates legalization and translation, Egypt legalization and translation, Qatar legalization and translation, Kuwait legalization and translation, Israel apostille and translation, Saudi Arabia apostille and translation, Turkey apostille and translation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nigeria accept apostilles?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so a U.S. apostille alone is not enough. Documents for use in Nigeria go through legalization instead: the document is certified by the issuing authority, authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, and then legalized by the Embassy or a Consulate of Nigeria.
How do I get documents legalized for Nigeria?
State-issued documents such as birth or marriage certificates are first certified by the Secretary of State where they were issued, then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, then legalized by the Embassy or a Consulate of Nigeria. Federal documents such as an FBI Identity History Summary skip the state step. PDX Fingerprinting can handle the whole process. Call (503) 212-0678.
Do I need to translate my documents for Nigeria?
English is an official language in Nigeria, so many documents do not need translation. Ask the receiving office to be sure. Certified translation with PDX Fingerprinting is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.
How do I get an FBI background check legalized for Nigeria?
Request your FBI Identity History Summary, then have it authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and legalized by the Embassy or a Consulate of Nigeria. Our FBI apostille service is $195 and typically takes 7 to 10 business days for the State Department step. The embassy step is quoted separately, so call us for your total.
How long does it take?
Timing depends on the document and the embassy. Our FBI apostille service typically takes 7 to 10 business days and Oregon documents 3 to 5 business days for the state and State Department steps. Embassy legalization adds more time, and processing times vary by embassy. Call (503) 212-0678 for your timeline.
Can you handle my documents if I do not live in Oregon?
Yes. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide by mail. Oregon documents are $195. Other states are $195, and New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.
What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?
An apostille is a single certificate used between countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Legalization is the longer process used for other countries: the document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and then legalized by the country’s embassy or consulate.
Start Your Nigeria Legalization
Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed, including translation.
