Nigeria Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

Fast • Secure • Nationwide Service from Washington, DC’s Most Trusted Team

We handle the complete Nigeria document legalization process in person — with speed, accuracy, and over a decade of proven expertise — so your documents are accepted the first time, without delays or errors.

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Notarization

State Authentication

U.S. Department

Nigeria Embassy

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The Nigeria legalization chain

From your desk to a Nigeria-ready document

Nigeria doesn't accept U.S. apostilles. Personal records, company documents and export paperwork all go through the same chain, ending with the Embassy of Nigeria's Consular Section in Washington, DC.

1
Notarization
if the document is signed
→
2
Secretary of State
issuing state
→
3
U.S. Dept. of State
Washington, DC
→
4
Embassy of Nigeria
Consular Section

→ Exporting to Nigeria? Certificates of free sale need both the state and the federal authentication before the embassy will look at them.

Where it's legalized	Embassy of Nigeria, Consular Section, 3519 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
Drop-off and pick-up	Monday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Embassy processing	Allow 7 working days
Payment	Money order only, payable to the Embassy of Nigeria
Return of documents	Certified, prepaid, self-addressed envelope (USPS, UPS or FedEx)
Language	English, so U.S. documents in English go to the embassy as they are

For exporters

The embassy asks for a request letter on your company letterhead that lists the products you're exporting, plus the originals and one copy of each document. Send us your product list and we draft the letter for you.

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, start to finish

Hand us the document once. We handle notarization if needed, state and federal authentication, the embassy letter and money order, and the Embassy of Nigeria drop-off in Washington, DC.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The complete Nigeria legalization on a standard timeline, ideal when you're working ahead of a shipment or a deadline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Embassy of Nigeria legalization
Embassy letter and money order prepared
Return shipping

Expedited Service

Priority timeline

per document · plus government fees

Everything in Standard, moved to the front of our queue and dropped at the embassy on the next drop-off day.

Priority handling at every step we control
In-person drop-off in Washington, DC
Direct status updates

Embassy of Nigeria fees

Published by the Embassy of Nigeria for commercial and export documents. Separate from our service fee.

Item	Embassy fee
Each product or commercial document	$100
Processing fee	$50
Personal and educational documents	Confirmed in your quote

Embassy fees can change. We confirm the current amounts in your quote, along with U.S. authentication fees.

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Where Nigeria files stall

Mistakes that hold up a Nigeria legalization

These are the details we check before anything goes to the Consular Section.

★ Exporters

Certificate of free sale only state-certified

A certificate of free sale needs the state certification and the U.S. Department of State authentication. One without the other won't be legalized.

✕ Letter

No letterhead request listing the products

Commercial submissions need a request letter on company letterhead that lists every product. A generic cover note isn't enough.

✕ Payment

Paying by check or card

The embassy accepts money orders only, payable to the Embassy of Nigeria. Any other payment sends the file back.

✕ Return

An uncertified return envelope

Documents come back only in a certified, prepaid envelope from USPS, UPS or FedEx, so a plain stamped envelope delays your file.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

Notarization
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Nigeria embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

6–8 weeks

Corporate Express
Business & Corporate Documents

Business document processing
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Nigeria embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

5-8 business days

Expedited
Full Legalization / Attestation

Priority processing at every step

Processing Time

4–6 weeks

USDOS
Authentication + Embassy Attestation

U.S. Department of State authentication
Nigeria embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

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4.9

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5.0

Average rate based on Yelp In Reviews

This service is amazing! I wish I had known about it sooner. I had a document to be used abroad that needed to be notarized AND needed an apostille. It’s not so hard to find a notary but for anything more complicated, Aziz can get it done with a minimum of effort on the client’s part. He picked up the document, handled the legalizations process and returned the document to me. And in less than 24 hours! The consulate, which was my only other option had a ridiculous wait time to even get an appointment, not to mention they were going to charge me three times what Aziz did. His rates are reasonable and he is super-professional and efficient! He saved me so much time and navigated the whole process seamlessly for me. I highly recommend him and will no doubt be calling on him again in the future.
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I was impressed with this company from start to finish, and I will definitely go to them again when I need a notary.First, it was super easy to set up the three appointments that I needed; the receptionist was able to confirm the appointments while I was on the phone with her. Second, the notary showed up right on time for all appointments, even in one city location during rush hour and where finding street parking was challenging. Even when I needed to change the location of one appointment at the last minute (from a Starbucks that wasn't open yet to a nearby restaurant), it was easy to reach the notary himself and work out the change with him. Third, the two notaries I dealt with were both professional in appearance and manner. Finally, company can cover DC, MD, and VA where I do business, and their price is reasonable.I'm very grateful that the paperwork went smoothly and was done properly. I'm a new fan of DC Mobile Notary.
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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Nigeria Embassy’s requirements? We offer a free review service:

Fill out our short online form — no uploads needed.

We review your documents for free.

If needed, we’ll ask for a quick photo to confirm details before we begin.

Legalization, Made Effortless:
In the DC Area (DC, VA, MD): We can meet at your location or at our office.
Out of State:
Notarize your documents at a local UPS Store, then mail them to us — or request a UPS label from us. We’ll handle the entire authentication/attestation process.

This saves you time, avoids costly mistakes, and ensures your documents are Nigeria-ready before we begin processing.

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Common Documents We Legalize

Power of Attorney

Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates

FBI Background Checks

School Diplomas & Transcripts

IRS / Tax Forms

Corporate & Business Documents

Medical & FDA Certificates

Certified Translation Services

We offer translations in 20+ languages, including English, fully accepted by embassies, USCIS, and government agencies.

Translations can be bundled with your legalization order for one-stop convenience.

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Answers

Nigeria legalization, answered

Does Nigeria accept a U.S. apostille?

No. Nigeria isn't a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. U.S. documents are authenticated by the Secretary of State and the U.S. Department of State, then legalized by the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC.

How long does the Embassy of Nigeria take?

The embassy asks you to allow 7 working days for processing. The U.S. authentication steps come before that, and we can expedite the steps we control.

What does the Embassy of Nigeria charge for commercial documents?

The embassy lists $100 per product or document plus a $50 processing fee, paid by money order. We confirm the current fees for your documents in your quote.

Can you legalize a certificate of free sale for export to Nigeria?

Yes. We get it certified by the state and authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, prepare the letterhead request listing your products, and submit it to the embassy.

Can you legalize personal documents for Nigeria?

Yes. Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, transcripts, FBI background checks and powers of attorney go through the same chain. Documents in English don't need a translation.

Requirements checked against the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC and the HCCH Apostille Convention status table, November 2026.

Nigeria Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

Fast • Secure • Nationwide Service from Washington, DC’s Most Trusted Team

Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Nigeria Legalization?

From your desk to a Nigeria-ready document