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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Prepare the documents WAEC lists for confirmation. Then pay the applicable WAEC administrative charge and other required costs.
A physical/assisted step may still apply
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use WAEC's official branch/support route with the candidate's examination number, year and examination type.
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.
Copy of certificate or online result printout
- Why you need it
- Used as documentary evidence for the qualification, status or civil fact relevant to this service.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A copy/photocopy is explicitly referenced in the guide. Keep the source document available as well.
Sworn affidavit
- Why you need it
- Used as sworn evidence for the loss, correction or change described in this service where the agency requires an affidavit.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- 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.
Two recent passport photographs
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- 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.
Two 9x4 envelopes
- 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
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- 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.
WAEC scratch card as specified by WAEC
- 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 1: Prepare the documents WAEC lists for confirmation.
- 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.
Prepare the documents WAEC lists for confirmation.
- WAEC scratch card as specified by WAEC
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Pay the applicable WAEC administrative charge and other required costs.
- WAEC scratch card as specified by WAEC
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
- WAEC scratch card as specified by WAEC
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
For this guide, the last published process step is: WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
Use WAEC's official branch/support route with the candidate's examination number, year and examination type.
Important notes
- Confirmed results are not handed to candidates.
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.
- Copy of certificate or online result printout — Document
- Sworn affidavit — Document
- Two recent passport photographs — Document
- Two 9x4 envelopes — Other requirement
- WAEC scratch card as specified by WAEC — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Prepare the documents WAEC lists for confirmation. Then pay the applicable WAEC administrative charge and other required costs.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
How much does this service cost?
₦19,500 administrative charge — WAEC's current FAQ/requirements page lists ₦19,500 per result/recipient for institutions within Nigeria, plus other required items/courier costs.
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 WAEC result confirmation in Nigeria: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: WAEC sends confirmed results directly to the requesting institution/establishment.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use WAEC's official branch/support route with the candidate's examination number, year and examination type.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Confirmed results are not handed to candidates.
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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