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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Create/sign in to the NPC self-service account. Then choose the birth-registration service.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Choose the birth-registration service.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the National Population Commission's official self-service/status route or the responsible registration centre with the application reference.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Child aged 0 to 17
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Provide the child/parent details required by NPC.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Child's NIN where applicable to the current process
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Provide the child/parent details required by NPC.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Parent's attestation number as stated by NPC
- Why you need it
- Used to identify or trace the correct application, record or transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Provide the child/parent details required by NPC.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Create/sign in to the NPC self-service account.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Choose the birth-registration service.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Provide the child/parent details required by NPC.
- Child aged 0 to 17
- Child's NIN where applicable to the current process
- Parent's attestation number as stated by NPC
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Complete the official workflow shown in the portal.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the official workflow shown in the portal.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Complete the official workflow shown in the portal.
Use the National Population Commission's official self-service/status route or the responsible registration centre with the application reference.
Important notes
- NPC states birth registration is for ages 0–17, while birth attestation is for people aged 18 and above.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Child aged 0 to 17 — Other requirement
- Child's NIN where applicable to the current process — Identity / account detail
- Parent's attestation number as stated by NPC — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Create/sign in to the NPC self-service account. Then choose the birth-registration service.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Choose the birth-registration service.
How much does this service cost?
Check current NPC self-service portal.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for NPC child birth registration: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Complete the official workflow shown in the portal.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the National Population Commission's official self-service/status route or the responsible registration centre with the application reference.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- NPC states birth registration is for ages 0–17, while birth attestation is for people aged 18 and above.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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