Non-Existence of Record · Nigeria
Non-Existence of Record Legalization for Nigeria
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Non-Existence of Record in Nigeria — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Nigeria requires embassy legalization. Your Non-Existence of Record needs U.S. Department of State authentication, then Nigeria embassy legalization — 15–17 business days with us, both steps included. No translation required; legalization via embassy.
- Route
- Authentication + embassy legalization
- Hague member since
- Not a member
- Issuing authority
- US Department of State / Social Security Administration
- Translation
- No translation required; legalization via embassy.
Is Nigeria a Hague Convention country?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. The document needs U.S. Department of State authentication first, then legalization at the Nigeria embassy or consulate — in that order.
The route to Nigeria
A Non-Existence of Record is issued by US Department of State / Social Security Administration, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Nigeria, the Department of State’s authentication is then legalized at the Nigeria embassy or consulate.
People most often send documents to Nigeria for employment, education, business. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Non-Existence of Record
How to apostille a Certificate of Non-Existence of Record (CNR) — federal proof that a U.S. passport, Social Security or naturalization record does not exist.
We don’t retrieve records. If you don’t have your Non-Existence of Record yet, request it from the issuing agency first — once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Nigeria.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days | Both steps included; the Nigeria embassy step cannot come first |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $399 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included, embassy legalization included.
Translation for Nigeria
No translation required; legalization via embassy. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Non-Existence of Record to Nigeria. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Nigeria embassy legalization
The authenticated document is presented to the Nigeria embassy or consulate.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Nigeria.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Nigeria.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Non-Existence of Record for Nigeria — FAQ
Is Nigeria part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Convention, so documents need Department of State authentication followed by Nigeria embassy legalization.
How long does it take to prepare a Non-Existence of Record for Nigeria?
About 15–17 business days for Department of State authentication plus Nigeria embassy legalization, both included. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Non-Existence of Record to Nigeria?
$399 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. The embassy legalization step is included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Nigeria?
No translation required; legalization via embassy. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the Non-Existence of Record for me?
No — we don’t retrieve records. Request it from the issuing agency, then send it to us and we prepare it for Nigeria.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Nigeria orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Non-Existence of Record — full guide · All documents for Nigeria · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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