Nigerians can now apply for certain affidavits issued through the Federal High Court without physically visiting a court premises.
The Federal High Court's Electronic Court Management System (ECMS) e-Affidavit Portal allows applicants to complete the application process online, including registration, filling forms, uploading identification documents, making payments and downloading approved affidavits.
The digital service is designed to make affidavit applications more convenient for Nigerians who have access to the internet.
According to information available on the Federal High Court's e-Affidavit Portal, the platform also provides applicants with tools to track their applications and access completed documents after approval.
What Is The Federal High Court E-Affidavit Portal?
The e-Affidavit Portal is an online service integrated into the Federal High Court's Electronic Court Management System.
Through the platform, applicants can apply for different categories of affidavits without having to begin the process physically at a court registry.
The platform covers affidavits for several purposes, including:
- Change of name
- Correction or harmonisation of names
- Declaration of age
- Correction of date of birth
- Loss of documents or items
- Theft and robbery
- Change of signature
- Next of kin
- Guardianship
- Marriage-related declarations
- Banking-related declarations
- Affidavit of means
- Sponsorship
- Academic-related matters
- Other institutional and general purposes
How To Apply For A Federal High Court E-Affidavit
Applicants can follow these steps to begin the process.
1. Create An Account
Visit the Federal High Court's Electronic Court Management System portal and register for an account. Click here for the portal
During registration, applicants are required to provide information such as their:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Password
Applicants should ensure that the name entered during registration is the name they want to appear on the affidavit.
After creating an account, log in and proceed to the affidavit section.
2. Complete Your Affidavit Profile
Before submitting an affidavit application, applicants are required to complete their profile.
The portal may request information such as:
- Residential address
- Native town
- Occupation
- NIN
- State of origin
- Country of origin
- Gender
- Religion
- Date of birth
Applicants are also required to upload a passport photograph and an acceptable means of identification.
It is important to carefully review the information before saving the profile.
3. Select The Type Of Affidavit You Need
After completing the profile, applicants can select the type of affidavit they want to obtain.
The available options cover different personal, legal, institutional and administrative purposes.
For example, applicants may find options relating to change of name, declaration of age, correction of date of birth, loss of items, next of kin, marriage, banking and general declarations.
The available services may depend on the options provided on the portal at the time of application.
4. Complete The Application Form
After selecting an affidavit, the system will provide the appropriate application form.
The information required will depend on the type of affidavit being requested.
For example, someone applying for a correction of date of birth may be required to provide the incorrect date, the correct date and the reason for requesting the correction.
Applicants will also provide contact information and select a preferred Federal High Court division where applicable.
5. Upload Your Documents
Applicants are required to upload the documents specified for their particular affidavit.
These may include:
- Recent passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- Signature
The portal lists acceptable identification documents such as:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- International passport
- Driver's licence
- Permanent Voter's Card
Applicants should ensure that uploaded files meet the technical requirements stated on the portal.
6. Preview Your Application
Before submitting the application, applicants should use the preview option to carefully check all the information provided.
The preview allows applicants to review details including their name, identification information, affidavit details, contact information and selected court.
This stage is particularly important because the portal states that payments are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.
Applicants should therefore correct any errors before proceeding.
7. Accept The Terms And Submit
After reviewing the application, the applicant must accept the applicable terms and conditions.
The applicant is also required to consent to the processing of personal information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
The application can then be submitted.
8. Make Payment Online
After submission, applicants are directed to make payment electronically.
Available payment options include Paystack and Remita, according to the portal information.
The amount payable depends on the particular affidavit or service selected.
Applicants should always confirm the fee displayed on the portal before making payment because charges can vary or be updated.
The portal states that payments are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.
9. Download Your Affidavit
Once the application has been processed and approved, the completed affidavit can be downloaded through the portal.
A copy may also be sent to the applicant's registered email address.
The Federal High Court says electronically issued affidavits contain unique barcodes and reference numbers that can be used to verify the document.
Applicants should keep their reference details safely.
What Happens If Your Application Is Queried?
An application may be queried if additional information or documents are required.
According to the portal's instructions, applicants whose applications are queried are expected to respond within 72 hours.
Failure to respond within the required period may result in the application being deleted.
Applicants may then have to begin a fresh application and make another payment.
Be Careful When Providing Your Information
Applicants should ensure that all information submitted is accurate.
The application process involves the collection of personal information, which may include NIN details, photographs, signatures, contact information and other identifying information.
Applicants should therefore use the official Federal High Court platform and avoid submitting sensitive information through unofficial websites or to individuals claiming to be agents.
Can You Alter A Federal High Court E-Affidavit?
Applicants should not attempt to alter, falsify or misuse an affidavit issued through the platform.
The Federal High Court warns that falsifying or manipulating an affidavit can have legal consequences.
Where an error exists, applicants should use the appropriate official process rather than modifying an already issued document.
Why The E-Affidavit Service Matters
The online affidavit system can reduce the need for applicants to make repeated physical visits to court premises for certain affidavit services.
It also provides an electronic process for registration, documentation, payment, application tracking and document retrieval.
For Nigerians living far from a Federal High Court division, an online process can potentially make the application more convenient.
However, applicants should still carefully check the requirements for the specific affidavit they need because not every legal matter can necessarily be handled through the same online process.
Before applying for a Federal High Court e-affidavit:
- Use the official Federal High Court ECMS portal.
- Make sure your personal information is accurate.
- Upload valid identification documents.
- Check the requirements for your selected affidavit.
- Review the application carefully before payment.
- Confirm the exact fee displayed on the portal.
- Keep your application/reference details.
- Respond promptly if your application is queried.
- Do not alter or falsify an issued affidavit.
- Avoid unofficial websites or individuals requesting your personal information.
The Federal High Court's ECMS e-Affidavit Portal provides Nigerians with a digital option for applying for several categories of affidavits and accessing completed documents online.
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