Official Publication
As a major national newspaper, The Guardian creates an official public record of your name change, making it easier for government agencies, banks and other institutions to recognise your new name.
Officially announce your name change in The Guardian. Publish your change of name or confirmation of name in a national newspaper in four easy steps..
As a major national newspaper, The Guardian creates an official public record of your name change, making it easier for government agencies, banks and other institutions to recognise your new name.
The Guardian provides a verifiable record of your published notice, helping you meet the documentation requirements of institutions that require proof of your name change.
The process is fast and easy. Simply submit your details and required documents online, make payment, and your notice will be scheduled for publication, usually on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
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Provide your current and new name, along with any required documentation.
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Review your details carefully and confirm that all information provided is accurate.
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Review your notice before publication and approve it once you are satisfied that all details are correct.
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Your approved notice will be scheduled for publication in The Guardian on the next available publication date.
Secure your name change notice today. Publish your Change of Name or Confirmation of Name notice in The Guardian for just ₦5,000.
Get official publication on our scheduled publication days, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
No. The publication fee covers only the cost of publishing your announcement in the newspaper. The cost of obtaining the required legal documents, such as an Affidavit or Marriage Certificate, is a separate expense to be covered by the applicant.
If the error is due to a mistake by the newspaper or the agent, a corrected notice may be republished at no additional cost. If the
You should purchase a copy of the newspaper on the day your notice is scheduled for publication. Agents who facilitate the service may also send you a confirmation message with digital proof of publication, such as a scanned copy of the relevant newspaper page.
The Guardian typically publishes Change of Name and Confirmation of Name announcements on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The process of submitting your details, verifying the draft and making payment can usually be completed online or through an agent within a short period. However, to meet the publication deadline, submission and payment should usually be completed at least one day before the scheduled publication date.
A Confirmation of Name is a public notice used to formally state that one person is the same individual bearing slightly different names across various documents. You would generally need a Court Affidavit confirming that the different name variants belong to the same person.
You will typically need to submit your old name, new name and a copy of the relevant supporting legal document, which may be a Sworn Affidavit or Marriage Certificate.
The first step is to obtain the necessary legal document. For a Change of Name, you generally need an Affidavit for Change of Name from a court. If the change is due to marriage, a Marriage Certificate may be required instead.