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Notary services are available to all U.S. passport holders and foreign nationals for documents destined to be used in the United States.
Notary services are available to all U.S. passport holders and foreign nationals for documents destined to be used in the United States. The fee is 50 U.S. dollars (USD), or the Nigerian Naira (NGN) equivalent, for each notary seal stamp administered. The NGN to USD exchange rate may vary. All services must be paid for upfront in cash. We do not accept any form of card payment or personal checks. Consent forms for Consular services and notarials or certified copies to be presented by claimants, beneficiaries, or their witnesses in connection with obtaining U.S. Federal, state, or municipal benefits are free of charge if notarized at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, although individuals may also choose to have them notarized by a Notary Public in the United States.
Preparation for a notary appointment
Notary Services
Appointments are necessary for notarial services in Abuja and Lagos.
In Abuja, please call: +234 9 461 4000
Outside of Office Hours in Abuja, contact: +234 9 461 4000 (and press 0)
In Lagos, please call: +234 1 460 3400
Outside of Office Hours in Lagos, contact: +234 1 460 3400
Outside of Nigeria: +234 9 461 4000
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